Title:
Crack-Reducing Admixture
Author(s):
Charles K. Nmai, Dan Vojko, Steve Schaef, Emmanuel K. Attiogbe, and Mark A. Bury
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
36
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
53-57
Keywords:
ring test, dosage, strain, slab-on-ground
DOI:
Date:
1/1/2014
Abstract:
BASF Corporation is introducing a new admixture formulated to reduce not only drying shrinkage, but also initial crack width. This crack-reducing admixture (CRA) is marketed under the trade name MasterLife CRA 007 admixture. It can be used in non-air-entrained and in air-entrained concrete applications.