The influence of SAPs on chloride ingress in cracked concrete

Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs) have proven to be effective as a self-healing agent for regaining the liquid tightness of cracked concrete. This is due to their large swelling capacity which allows them to (partially) block cracks which are in contact with water or moisture. Additionally, they are a...

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Main Authors: Van Mullem Tim, Caspeele Robby, De Belie Nele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2019-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2019/38/matecconf_cs18_08007.pdf