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  1. Violeta

    High Temperature Chemical Resistant Concrete

    I agree with dik, additives may not be sufficient, and maybe too expensive for the benefits you would obtain. The protective layer would be the best option in my opinion. I don't know what kind of structure you are planning (pavement, tank,...); depending on that, you may choose one type of...
  2. Violeta

    High Temperature Chemical Resistant Concrete

    Hi Luk, Sulphur concrete is chemical reistant, but I'm afraid it won't fit your requirements because of the high temperature. Sulphur concrete melts at about 120ºC, and I think you would have some trouble already at 100ºC. At room temperature, unmodified sulphur is in orthorombic state and it...
  3. Violeta

    concrete recycling

    Hi, I've just talked to Dr. Enric Vazquez at Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya, and he said you can contact him directly at enric.vazquez@upc.es He will tell you about the practical experiences in this field and the possible contacts. Violeta.
  4. Violeta

    concrete recycling

    Hi minimus, there have been actually some experiences on using old concrete from demolition as recycled aggregate for new concrete. I know this has been carried out in the Netherlands, Spain and Japan. The percentage of substitution of normal aggregate by recycled one is limited because of...

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