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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Published in:	Buildings (Basel) Vol. 14; no. 9; p. 3000
Main Authors:	Ammar, Marah Ali, Chegenizadeh, Amin, Budihardjo, Mochamad Arief, Nikraz, Hamid
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Basel MDPI AG 01-09-2024
Subjects:	Bibliometrics Cement hydration Citations Co authorship Compressive strength Concrete Concrete construction Concrete properties Concrete structures crystalline admixtures Crystals Datasets Durability Educational evaluation Effectiveness Environmental sustainability Formulations Keywords Materials science Performance evaluation Permeability Porous materials Scientometrics Testing procedures VOSviewer Water resistance Water-cement ratio United Kingdom Germany
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	2075-5309 2075-5309
DOI:	10.3390/buildings14093000