Impact on Cost by Reduction of Cement Content in Concrete by Application of Pce based Super Plasticizers

Abstract

The construction industry majorly depends on the use of various construction materials out of which cement is one of the majorly used ingredients in the concrete that is of utmost importance. Cement is the glue binding concrete together, and it plays a major role in the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. One of the majorly used construction chemical is SUPERPLASTICIZERS, which is not only responsible for the improving the compressive strength of the concrete but also helps in reduce the w/c content of it. This research focuses on the effect of poly-carboxylate based superplasticizers when used in the concrete mix. The goal is to investigate the possibility of reducing water/cement content in superplasticizer induced concrete mix designs while maintaining required specifications for fresh and hardened concrete.

Keywords: Cost Reduction; Cement Content; Superplasticizers;