Role of pore structure on resistance to physical crystallization damage of calcium sulfoaluminate belite (CSAB) cement blends

Recent progress and technical challenges in using calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement

“…This was primarily attributed to the rapid loss of workability in CSA cement resulting in improper compaction and finishing of the field CSA concrete, and the resultant poor quality of the concrete surface. CSA cement has also been found to show higher physical salt crystallization damage in comparison to Portland cement [147,148] which may be due to the higher crystallization pressure arising from its more refined microstructure [149,150].…”