| abstract |
Methods for internally curing cement-based materials using wood-derived materials as internal curing agents are disclosed herein. The methods generally include casting a mixture of a cement-based material, mixing water, and an internal curing agent, which includes a wood-derived material, and curing the mixture. The mixture is cured using the mixing water and any water associated with the internal curing agent. The cured mixture will shrink less than if the mixture did not include the wood-derived material. Internally cured cement-based mixtures are also described. |