Effects of superplasticizer on the physical and mechanical properties of concrete with paper mill sludge as fine aggregates

• Main Authors: Nogoy, Juan Angelo M., Tan, Jefferson James F., Uy, Vicky L.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2006
• Subjects: Plasticizers; Concrete > Additives
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/9646
• Institution: De La Salle University

The main problem regarding the use of paper mill sludge as fine aggregates is the decrease in workability of the concrete mix. Additional water is the common solution to this kind of problem. However, higher water content decreases the strength of concrete. In this study, an ASTM Type-D/G superplast...