Measurement of the Rheological Properties of Cement Paste: A New Approach

Published

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

Chiara F. Ferraris

Abstract

This paper presents a new approach for predicting the rheological properties of concrete from rheological measurements on cement paste and from concrete composition. This approach requires measurement of the cement paste rheology under the same conditions as those experienced in the concrete. It is known that the rheology of concrete is affected by the cement paste content, by contributing to the gap between the aggregates. A parallel plate fluid rheometer was used to simulate the gap between the aggregates. It is demonstrated that the distance between the plates affects the rheological parameters of cement paste. Some preliminary results are presented and discussed. As the mixing procedure affects the values of the rheological parameters of the cement paste, special precautions were taken to mix the paste under the same conditions as those experienced in the concrete.

Proceedings Title

Symposium of the Role of Admixtures in High Performance Concrete

Conference Dates

March 21-26, 1999

Conference Location

Monterrey, MX

Conference Title

RILEM International Symposium on The Role of Admixtures in High Performance Concrete

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

building materials, building technology, cement paste, rheology

Citation

Ferraris, C. (1999), Measurement of the Rheological Properties of Cement Paste: A New Approach, Symposium of the Role of Admixtures in High Performance Concrete, Monterrey, MX, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=860140 (Accessed October 10, 2025)