Compressive strength evolution of concrete and mortar depends on cement hydration rate. The most important parameters that influence the hydration rate are temperature, type of cement, water - cement ratio, chemical and mineral admixtures, and in case of polycarboxylates an architecture of polymer. Hydration rate of several paste and mortars was measured by isothermal calorimeter. Experimental results, isothermal heat flux and hydration heat, were correlated by compressive strength of mortar. Influences of polymer architecture and reaction temperature on cement hydration were studied as well.
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