Admixtures in Cement-Matrix Composites for Mechanical Reinforcement, Sustainability, and Smart Features

For more than a century, several inclusions have been mixed with Portland cement—nowadays the most-consumed construction material worldwide—to improve both the strength and durability required for construction. The present paper describes the different families of inclusions that can be combined wit...

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Main Authors: Guillermo Bastos, Faustino Patiño-Barbeito, Faustino Patiño-Cambeiro, Julia Armesto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/9/12/972