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SPR-4419: Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) for Internally Cured Concrete

Project Details
STATE

IN

SOURCE

TRID

START DATE

09/15/19

END DATE

09/14/21

RESEARCHERS

Kendra Erk, Jan Olek

SPONSORS

Purdue University/ Indiana Department of Transportation

KEYWORDS

Absorbents, Bridge decks, Concrete, Concrete curing, Patching, Polymers

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Project description

The goal of this research is to develop practical, cost-effective strategies to create internally cured concrete for INDOT bridge decks and full depth patching of pavements that do not require complicated processing steps to achieve the desired benefits, including improved hydration, reduced thermal expansion, and increased freeze-thaw resistance compared with conventional mixes.
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