Self Curing Concrete

Use of Green Artificial Aggregates (GAA) as Self Curing Agents
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-981-962963-3
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 88 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 178 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

This book presents various methods of self-curing concrete, offering an in-depth review that serves as a valuable reference for both researchers and professionals in the field. By breaking down complex concepts into understandable terms, the book ensures that even those new to the topic can grasp the fundamentals. Additionally, it is highly relevant for practitioners, providing practical insights into different types of self-curing techniques that can be implemented in real-world applications. This book offers guidance on self-curing concrete, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in this innovative area of construction technology. The authors hope that this book will give valuable insights into development of lightweight artificial aggregates and other potential materials as self-curing agent.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hamzah, Norhaliza

Saman, Hamidah Mohd

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Ökologische Aspekte in der Architektur
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Curing of Concrete and its Main Issues.- Mechanisms of Conventional and Self Cured Cement Hydration.- Types of Self Curing Agents and Properties of Self Cured Concrete Mortar.- Types of Self Curing Agents and Mechanism in Cementitious Materials.- Physical, Deformation, Microstructure and Chemical Properties of Self Cured Agents and Concrete.- Characteristics of Green Artificial Aggregates (GAA) as Self Curing Agent.

Über Autor(innen)

Prof. Hamidah Mohd. Saman is currently Assistant Vice Chancellor at the College of Engineering, UiTM, Malaysia. Her research interests are in the areas of concrete technology including corrosion of reinforcement, durability of composite cement, fire resistant  and bioconcrete.

Ms. Norhaliza Hamzah is currently a Research Officer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia. Her research focuses on advancing concrete technology, with particular emphasis on materials in concrete, concrete material technology, and self-curing concrete.