Evolutions in the properties and microstructure of cement mortars containing hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose after controlling the air content

• Published in: Cement & concrete composites Vol. 129; p. 104487
• Main Authors: Wang, Shunxiang, Zhang, Guofang, Wang, Zhaojia, Huang, Tianyong, Wang, Peiming
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2022
• Subjects: Air content; Cement mortars; Hydration; Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose; Mechanical properties; Pore structure; Mechanical properties; Cement mortars; Air content; Hydration; Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose; Pore structure

Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC) is generally mixed into cement mortars to improve physical properties. However, the air entrainment effect of HEMC may bring some unsatisfactory performances. The way to control the air content of cement mortars is expected to offset these unsatisfactory properti...