Date of Graduation

5-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Department

Civil Engineering

Advisor/Mentor

Murray, Cameron

Committee Member

Fernstrom, Eric

Abstract

Belite calcium sulfoaluminate (BCSA) cement is an extension of CSA cement technology designed to provide early setting times and rates of strength gain with reduced environmental impact compared with portland cement. However, its application in the field of structural concrete is widely unexplored. To that end, this paper details research conducted at the University of Arkansas Civil Engineering Research and Education Center (CEREC) exploring the rates of strength gain in concrete samples created using BCSA cement relative to various temperatures and ages. Following the practices outlined in ASTM C1074, the maturity method, compression strength tests were conducted on the aforementioned samples with the ultimate goal of projecting the strength and viability of BCSA cement concrete in structural concrete.

Keywords

BCSA cement; maturity method; concrete mix design; datum temperature; equivalent age; compressive strength

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