Fibre reinforced mortars (FRM) containing fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) may suffer from volumetric changes despite fibre reinforcement, internal curing be required. This paper evaluates the efficiency of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) in reduction shrinkage. Autogenous (AS), plastic (PS) drying (DS) shrinkage were analysed for FRM with three types cement (CEM I, CE...

Natural strategies for protecting the environment as well plant, animal and human health is considered one of main goals developed countries. Recently, use absorbent polymers hydrogel in agriculture has demonstrated several benefits soil amendments, saving water content, reducing consumption nutrients, minimizing negative impacts dehydration moisture stress crops controlling phytopathogens. The...