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  Feasibility Study of Reetha Powder (Sapindus trifoliatus) as a Plasticizer Admixture in Concrete

  By Swapnil P. Wanjari, M.Y.V.N. Rajshekhar, Rajesh Rajankar

  Abstract: With on-going research and development activities in the field of concrete admixtures, emphasis is laid on use of naturally available organic material to enhance properties of concrete. Reetha (Sapindus trifoliatus), is popularly used in ayurvedic medicines such as shampoo and other products because of its excellent foaming and cleansing properties. This study emphasizes on the effect of natural admixtures such as reetha powder concrete (RPC) in comparison with super plasticizers …

  Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 76–86 Read article →