Understanding the rheology of concrete

Abstract

Part 1 Measuring the rheological behaviour of concrete: Introduction to the rheology of complex fluids Introduction to the rheometry of complex suspensions Concrete rheometers From industrial testing to rheological parameters for concrete The rheology of cement during setting. Part 2 Mix design and the rheological behaviour of concrete: Particle packing and the rheology of concrete Superplasticizers and the rheology of concrete Viscosity-enhancing admixtures and the rheology of concrete Fibre reinforcement and the rheology of concrete. Part 3 Casting and the rheological behaviour of concrete: Modelling the flow of self-compacting concrete Thixotropy: from measurement to casting of concrete Understanding formwork pressure generated by fresh concrete Understanding the pumping of conventional vibrated and self-compacting concrete.