FLOW APPLIED SCREEDS

The paper briefly outlines the recent development of flow applied screeds, primarily within Europe. It examines the current need and requirements for these materials within the UK and continental Europe and how these may be met. The use of different cement types is considered. Mix design, material specification and test procedures are also considered. Protective measures for screeds that still have to lose moisture are briefly introduced. Key British and European standardisation in this field is briefly reviewed.

• INTRODUCTION

• THE INFLUENCE OF PLACING ON THE FINAL SCREED PROPERTIES

• GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FLOW APPLIED SCREEDS

• PORTLAND CEMENTS FORMULATIONS FOR FLOW APPLIED SCREEDS

• BLENDED CEMENT SYSTEMS

• CALCIUM SULFATE SCREEDS

• AGGREGATES FOR FLOW APPLIED SCREEDS

• THE PROPERTIES OF FLOW APPLIED CALCIUM SULFATE SCREEDS

• PLACING, CURING AND DRYING OF FLOW APPLIED SCREEDS

• THE TESTING OF FLOW APPLIED SCREEDS

• CONCLUSIONS

• REFERENCES