Use of cactus in mortars and concrete
Journal Article
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· Cement and Concrete Research
- Chalmers Univ. of Technology, Goeteborg (Sweden)
- Swedish Ceramic Inst., Goeteborg (Sweden)
- Univ. of Nuevo Leon, Monterry (Mexico)
Natural polymers have been used in ancient times to improve the durability of lime-based mortars and concretes. The natural polymers used were locally available. In this work, cactus extract from Mexico has been tested in a Portland cement mortar. It is seen that cactus extract increases the plasticity of the mortar and improves water absorption and freeze-salt resistance. Calcium hydroxide produced by Portland cement hydration interacts with the components of cactus extract, polysaccharides or proteins, and forms complexes. It affects the crystallization process. Painting of the concrete with this extract has also shown improved water resistance.
- OSTI ID:
- 600046
- Journal Information:
- Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 28, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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