Effects of Polymers on Cement Hydration and Properties of Concrete: A Review.

Polymer compounds have become a popular choice for the synthesis of novel products and are being used in cementitious mixtures principally for altering the properties in the fresh state and as repair materials. These polymers are used in various combinations. Their interaction with cement is worth studying because its hydration, followed by setting and hardening, is the primary phenomenon contributing to the strength gain and performance of concrete.

Design of Performance-Based Concrete Using Sand Reclaimed from Construction and Demolition Waste-Comparative Study of Czechia and India.

The main goal and novelty of this study is to show the transferability of practices and experiences with the use of reclaimed sand worldwide in the case in two different regions, the Czech Republic and India, which is necessary for both regions due to the sand availability (Czech Republic) and illegal sand mining including criminal offences (India). Due to the deteriorating environmental impacts associated with sand mining, finding substitution possibilities for natural sand is becoming more important worldwide. It is realized that the reuse of construction demolition waste concrete is inevitable in the pursuit of circular concrete and cleaner production, envisioned by the United Nations (UN) as the attainment of ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns (Sustainable Development Goal 12-SDG 12) with an inclusive approach of partnerships to achieve the goal (Sustainable Development Goal 17-SDG 17) for the validation of results.