Title:
Effective Use of Lithium-Based Admixtures for Set Control of Cementitious Systems
Author(s):
H. Wang, K. Eubanks, B. Fitch, C. Manissero
and F. Marin
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
173
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
893-908
Keywords:
accelerating agents; admixtures; blending; calcium aluminate hydrates;
lithium; portland cement; setting (hardening)
DOI:
10.14359/6218
Date:
9/1/1997
Abstract:
This paper describes the development and applications of several lithium-based chemical admixtures for set control of cementitious-based construction and building materials. Comparative evaluations show the effect of these admixtures on the set time of (1) calcium aluminate cement; (2) portland cement; and (3) blended systems of calcium aluminate cement and portland cement. General information is provided to address the principles of material selection, dosage rate and application of cementitious systems.