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Type C Accelerating Admixtures From Formulation to Field: Applications, Troubleshooting & Case Studies
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Series: Concrete Chemical Admixtures, Book 4
Technology & EngineeringMasonry
Publisher: American Industrial Technologies LLC.
Published: Jul 27 2025
Pages: 728
Weight: 3.65
Height: 1.45 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Type C Accelerating Admixtures - From Formulation to Field: Applications, Troubleshooting & Case Studies is the fourth volume in the authoritative Concrete Chemical Admixtures series by Dr. Mostafa Ebrahim, a globally recognized expert in polymer additives and concrete chemistry. This practical, science-driven guide delivers essential knowledge on Type C admixtures-critical tools for reducing setting time and accelerating early strength gain in modern concrete.
Targeted at engineers, contractors, technologists, and construction professionals, the book addresses key challenges in cold-weather concreting, precast production, fast-track construction, and emergency repairs. It provides a clear understanding of accelerator types, including chloride-based (e.g., calcium chloride), non-chloride (nitrates, formates), and advanced organic systems (e.g., triethanolamine), explaining their chemical mechanisms, hydration kinetics, dosage optimization, and compatibility with cements, SCMs (like fly ash and slag), and other admixtures such as HRWRs and viscosity modifiers.
A major strength is its focus on real-world performance. Detailed case studies from bridge repairs, tunnel linings, high-rise pumping, and mass pours illustrate how to diagnose and resolve issues like flash set, inadequate acceleration, thermal cracking, and slump loss-using field tests such as ASTM C403, maturity monitoring, and strength profiling.
The book also covers best practices in batching, equipment use (including automated dispensers), mix design integration, and real-time quality control. Emphasis is placed on safety, corrosion prevention (especially with chloride-based accelerators), sustainability, and compliance with international standards like ASTM C494, EN 934-2, and ACI 212.3R.
As part of Dr. Ebrahim's acclaimed series, this volume bridges molecular science and field application, offering both a technical reference and a hands-on manual. It empowers professionals to achieve faster, stronger, and more durable concrete-meeting the speed, safety, and sustainability demands of modern construction.
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