Application of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) in Concrete Construction

1. Introduction
Viktor Mechtcherine

2. Terminology
Hans-Wolf Reinhardt, Daniel Cusson, Viktor Mechtcherine

3. Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP)
Stefan Friedrich

4. Kinetics of Water Migration in Cement-Based Systems Containing Superabsobent Polymers
Pietro Lura, Karen Friedemann, Frank Stallmach, Sven Mönnig, Mateusz Wyrzykowski, Luis P. Esteves

5. Effect of Superabsorbent Polymers on the Workability of Concrete and Mortar
Romildo D. Toledo Filho, Eugenia F. Silva, Anne N. M. Lopes, Viktor Mechtcherine, Lukasz Dudziak

6. Hardening Process of Binder Paste and Microstructure Development
Guang Ye, Klaas Breugel, Pietro Lura, Viktor Mechtcherine

7. Effects of Superabsorbent Polymers on Shrinkage of Concrete: Plastic, Autogenous, Drying
Viktor Mechtcherine, Lukasz Dudziak

8. Effect of Superabsorbent Polymers on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete
Konstantin Kovler

9. Effect of Superabsorbent Polymers on Durability of Concrete
Hans-Wolf Reinhardt, Alexander Assmann

10. Practical Applications of Superabsorbent Polymers in Concrete and Other Building Materials
Daniel Cusson, Viktor Mechtcherine, Pietro Lura

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