Effect of hydroxyethyl cellulose on properties of concrete at early ages.

Author

Vipinchandra R. Shah

Abstract

"In this investigation, hydroxyethyl cellulose was used as an admixture in plain concrete. The admixture was tested for its effect on the compressive strength of plain concrete cylinders and for its effect on the flexural strength of plain concrete beams. Specimens were also tested for freeze-thaw durability and shrinkage.

The test results indicated that hydroxyethyl cellulose has the effect of increasing the compressive strength and decreasing the flexural strength of plain concrete. The rapid freezing and thawing tests showed that the durability increases with increase in amount of admixture.

The tests were carried out in the Materials Laboratory of the Civil Engineering Department and in the Testing Laboratory of the Mechanics Department of the University of Missouri at Rolla"--Abstract, p. ii

Advisor(s)

Bayless, David J.

Committee Member(s)

Spooner, James E.
Schaefer, Rodney A., 1926-2002
Scrivner, Jack M., 1929-2004

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1964

Pagination

viii, 60 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 48)

Rights

© 1964 Vipinchandra R. Shah, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 1672

Print OCLC #

5963391

Recommended Citation

Shah, Vipinchandra R., "Effect of hydroxyethyl cellulose on properties of concrete at early ages." (1964). Masters Theses. 5675.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5675