New applications of calcium sulfoaluminate cement

This paper presents four innovative utilizations of calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement: development of concrete with high early strength: 40 MPa, 6 h after its preparation, and higher than 55 MPa after 24 h, design of self-leveling screed with limited curling, when unbonded to its support, design of self-leveling topping mortar presenting the following properties: time of workability higher than 30 min, set within 75 min, and low drying shrinkage (<250mum/m). glass-fiber-reinforced cement (GFRC) composites that can be demolded 4 h after casting and present high ductility and durability after aging in different weathering conditions. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.