A critical review of the testing and benefits of permeability-reducing admixtures for use in concrete

Permeability-reducing admixtures (PRAs) are marketed as an option to improve the concrete durability and reduce water ingress in structures. Two categories of PRAs that have become more prominent recently are hydrophobic pore blockers and crystalline waterproofers. A literature review was performed...

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Main Authors: Caitlin M. Tibbetts, Ph.D., Kyle A. Riding, Ph.D., Christopher C. Ferraro, Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Cement
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266654922100013X