Stability of modern concrete

PCE-based superplasticizers are commonly used as concrete additives to manufacture precast elements and ready-mixed concrete. They are mainly used for the production of self-compacting or easily...

For a century now, iron oxide pigments from Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, have shaped the color palette of modern building materials. In 1926, chemist Julius Laux developed an industrial process that...

Introduction The problem of load-independent cracking in concrete members is as old as the construction method itself. Cracking is primarily caused by thermal, hygric and chemical processes as well as...

1 Introduction The heat of hydration released during the cement hardening reaction can result in a significant increase in temperature especially in massive concrete elements. The thermal stresses...

Gray is timeless, but often it’s simply a matter of habit. While in the Benelux countries, the use of color pigments to enhance the appearance of traffic areas and concrete components has long been...