[EN] Measuring the rate of water retention of the aggregates used in mortars and concrete is required to achieve a good mix design. The water retention, specifically absorption, is used to keep constant the water/cement ...
Gaviria, X.; Borrachero Rosado, María Victoria; Paya Bernabeu, Jorge Juan; Monzó Balbuena, José Mª; Tobón, J.I.(Springer-Verlag, 2018-04)
[EN] Ordinary thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and high-resolution TG tests were carried out on three different Portland cement pastes to study the phases present during the first day of hydration. Tests were run at 1, 6, ...
Hernández-Soto, Maria Consuelo; Hernández-Latorre, Marisa; Oliver-Tomás, Borja; Ponce, Estefanía; Renz, Michael(Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2019-07)
[EN] A two-step procedure is described for the synthesis of a carbon material with a similar composition and properties as peat. The produced hydrochar is made suitable for agricultural applications by removing plant growing ...