Strength in low humidity
Incorporating superabsorbent polymer and evaporation retardant enables aeolian sand to self-cure in desert conditions without external watering, achieving the most significant strength improvement for semi-rigid base layers.
Yicheng, Zhu · Li, Wei · Rong, Li · Can, Guo · Wang, Ke · Jiamiao, Guo · He, Rui · Jiangjiang, She
Case Studies in Construction Materials 2025
All three curing measures enhance mechanical properties at 7 and 28 days
SAP-ER self-curing method improves mechanical properties most significantly