Additives for a Challenging Cement Market

Reprinted from October 2009

Additives for a Challenging Cement Market

JORG M. SCHRABBACK, CORPORATE PRODUCT ENGINEER CEMENT ADDITIVES, SIKA SERVICES AG, SWITZERLAND/GERMANY, DESCRIBES HOW MODERN CEMENT ADDITIVES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN IMPROVED PROFITABILITY IN CEMENT BUSINESS.

Introduction

In today’s market of increasing competition and decreasing volumes, cement manufacturers as well as cement users are aiming for cost reduction with the aim to increase profitability and stabilise or extend their own position in the global market. Additives that offer additional benefits during cement production and cement application in concrete can help to differentiate oneself from the competition. While the major quality parameters are regulated in the different standards, additional unregulated properties can become the decisive factor when choosing a particular cement.

Cement quality

Cement producers need to supply the cement quality as it is defined by the standards, such as the European standard EN 197-1, while also meeting customers demands. Strength development is the most important property since it is the reason why cement is used in the construction industry. Concrete producers look for a cement that supports their daily work as much as possible. Key words from this perspective are homogeneity and good concrete workability, but also easy handling of the cement itself.

[Reprinted from Oct 09] worldcement.com

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October 2009

Additives for a Challenging Cement Market

by Jorg M. Schrabback

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