Self-compacting concrete containing natural additives as viscosity modifying admixtures

Authors

  • Ana Y. Blandón López Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Instituto de Estudios Superiores. Managua, Nicaragua
  • Eddisson F. Hernández Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Instituto de Estudios Superiores. Managua, Nicaragua
  • Sofía A. Arauz Navarro Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Instituto de Estudios Superiores. Managua, Nicaragua
  • Xaviera L. Mayorga Parrales Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Facultad de Arquitectura. Managua, Nicaragua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/nexo.v36i05.17297

Keywords:

Organic additions, Viscosity Modifying Admixture, Compressive strength, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity, Porosity

Abstract

This work presents the effect of using pitahaya mucilage and linseed polymer as a viscosity-modifying admixture in the preparation of self-compacting concrete. Two types of cements and solutions containing natural additives at two concentrations were used. Cylindrical specimens of 100 mm in diameter x 200 mm of high were cast, whit moist cured for 7 and 28 days. Compressive strength, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and porosity were evaluated at different ages. The results showed that the concretes containing linseed polymer present a higher compressive strength compared with the rest of the mixtures. The porosity of the concretes with organic additions was higher compared to the control.

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Published

2023-11-30

How to Cite

Blandón López, A. Y., Hernández, E. F., Arauz Navarro, S. A., & Mayorga Parrales, X. L. (2023). Self-compacting concrete containing natural additives as viscosity modifying admixtures. Nexo Scientific Journal, 36(05), 98–107. https://doi.org/10.5377/nexo.v36i05.17297

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