Additives in concrete production technology to increase the durability of concretes

The article considers Sika® ViscoCrete® technology that, by using additives, enables formation of concrete formulations with enhanced properties. In particular, this technology makes it possible to increase concrete durability and flowability, or to combine both effects. The article provides examples of using Sika additives to obtain the required properties of the materials that are used in large-scale construction projects in various countries of the world.

Author: J. Schrabback

Section: Application of cement

Keywords: admixtures; durability of concrete; flowability of fresh concrete; the water / cement ratio; polycarboxylate ethers