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SPR-4727: Practical Implementation of Superabsorbent Polymers for Internally Cured Concrete

Project Details
STATE

IN

SOURCE

RIP

START DATE

01/01/23

END DATE

05/31/25

RESEARCHERS

Kendra Erk, Jan Olek

SPONSORS

Purdue University, Indiana Department of Transportation JHRP

KEYWORDS

Admixtures, Concrete curing, Curing agents, Polymers

LINKS

Project webpage

Project description

This project will determine practical ways to utilize superabsorbent polymer (SAP) internal curing agents in concrete mixtures composed ofType IL cement and other supplementary cementitious materials, including slag, silica fume, and E5® nanosilica. Evidence-based guidance will be provided on specific implementation strategies, including SAP delivery method, batching sequence, mixing requirements, and external curing needs for SAP-concrete mixtures.
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