Title:
Novel Slurry Rheology Modifier for Materials of Civil Engineering and Construction
Author(s):
H. Yamamuro, K. Koyanagi, and T. Kojima
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
239
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
137-150
Keywords:
cement; concrete; segregation resistance; slurry rheology modifier; surfactants; viscoelasticity
DOI:
10.14359/18376
Date:
10/1/2006
Abstract:
A novel slurry rheology modifier (VT) has been developed for slurry, mortar and concrete using an inorganic powder such as cement. This chemical admixture mainly consists of cationic and anionic surfactants. VT can efficiently exhibit unique viscoelasticity in spite of low molecular weight when the cationic and anionic surfactants coexist in slurry at the same time. This technology gives very good segregation resistance to cement slurry and concrete under several conditions, e.g., water, vibration, and high water-cement ratio and without setting retardation. The viscoelasticity mechanism of VT is caused by the formation of higher-order structure of surfactants in slurry. Controlling the viscoelasticity of VT is an effective method to prevent segregation for cement slurry, various grouts for repair and ground improvement. VT has various potential abilities in civil engineering and construction fields because of unique viscoelastic behavior.