Review: The Effect Factors of Compatibility of Cement and Superplasticizer

Abstract

For saving costs and improving the durability of concrete, the superplasticizer was often added into the modern concrete. Since the superplasticizer was used, many apprehensions have occured, e.g. slump loss, segregation of concrete, entraintment of air, etc. Namely, there is the compatibility problem of superplasticizer and cement. Many researchers have studied on these factors which have an effect on the compatibility of superplasticizer and cement. These factors include the physical and chemical property of cement, the property of superplasticizer and other factors. Various factors which have an impact on the compatibility of superplasticizer and cement were summarized in the paper.