Abstract
Fresh concrete can exhibit different rheological behavior when at rest than when flowing. This difference is due to thixotropy, which can have important consequences for formwork pressure, multi-lift casting, slip-form paving, pumping, and segregation resistance. This TechNote defines thixotropy and distinguishes it from other changes in rheological properties; discusses the origins of, test methods for measuring, and factors affecting thixotropy; and concludes with its applications.
| Original language | English |
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| Type | TechNote (ACM Committee 238) |
| Publisher | American Concrete Institute |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Place of Publication | Farmington Hills, USA |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |