The Effects of Crystalline Admixtures on Concrete Permeability and Compressive Strength: A Review

The durability and strength of concrete in construction can be significantly compromised by permeability issues, which pose considerable challenges to its long-term effectiveness and reliability. By analyzing six selected articles from the Scopus database, this study meticulously synthesizes finding...

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Main Authors: Marah Ali Ammar, Amin Chegenizadeh, Mochamad Arief Budihardjo, Hamid Nikraz
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description The durability and strength of concrete in construction can be significantly compromised by permeability issues, which pose considerable challenges to its long-term effectiveness and reliability. By analyzing six selected articles from the Scopus database, this study meticulously synthesizes findings on the effectiveness of CAs in improving these essential properties of concrete. The research meticulously documents and analyzes key variables such as the CA dosage, water–cement ratio, evaluation duration, and treatment conditions, providing a thorough understanding of the factors that influence the performance of CAs in concrete. The results robustly indicate that CAs significantly reduce concrete permeability, thereby enhancing its resistance to water and other detrimental substances, and simultaneously boosts the compressive strength, leading to stronger and more durable concrete structures. However, the study also reveals that the impact of CAs can vary considerably depending on the specific conditions and methodologies employed in the individual studies. This underscores the importance of standardized testing procedures to ensure consistent and comparable results across different studies. This research provides valuable insights for optimizing the use of CAs in concrete formulations, ultimately aiming to improve the durability, performance, and sustainability of concrete in construction applications.
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spelling doaj-art-ed677db97aca4a6a911d5d138430d5792025-08-20T01:56:06ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-09-01149300010.3390/buildings14093000The Effects of Crystalline Admixtures on Concrete Permeability and Compressive Strength: A ReviewMarah Ali Ammar0Amin Chegenizadeh1Mochamad Arief Budihardjo2Hamid Nikraz3Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang 50275, IndonesiaDepartment of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Curtin University, Perth 6102, AustraliaDepartment of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang 50275, IndonesiaDepartment of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Curtin University, Perth 6102, AustraliaThe durability and strength of concrete in construction can be significantly compromised by permeability issues, which pose considerable challenges to its long-term effectiveness and reliability. By analyzing six selected articles from the Scopus database, this study meticulously synthesizes findings on the effectiveness of CAs in improving these essential properties of concrete. The research meticulously documents and analyzes key variables such as the CA dosage, water–cement ratio, evaluation duration, and treatment conditions, providing a thorough understanding of the factors that influence the performance of CAs in concrete. The results robustly indicate that CAs significantly reduce concrete permeability, thereby enhancing its resistance to water and other detrimental substances, and simultaneously boosts the compressive strength, leading to stronger and more durable concrete structures. However, the study also reveals that the impact of CAs can vary considerably depending on the specific conditions and methodologies employed in the individual studies. This underscores the importance of standardized testing procedures to ensure consistent and comparable results across different studies. This research provides valuable insights for optimizing the use of CAs in concrete formulations, ultimately aiming to improve the durability, performance, and sustainability of concrete in construction applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/9/3000crystalline admixturespermeabilitycompressive strengthconcreteVOSviewer
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Buildings
crystalline admixtures
permeability
compressive strength
concrete
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title The Effects of Crystalline Admixtures on Concrete Permeability and Compressive Strength: A Review
title_full The Effects of Crystalline Admixtures on Concrete Permeability and Compressive Strength: A Review
title_fullStr The Effects of Crystalline Admixtures on Concrete Permeability and Compressive Strength: A Review
title_full_unstemmed The Effects of Crystalline Admixtures on Concrete Permeability and Compressive Strength: A Review
title_short The Effects of Crystalline Admixtures on Concrete Permeability and Compressive Strength: A Review
title_sort effects of crystalline admixtures on concrete permeability and compressive strength a review
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permeability
compressive strength
concrete
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