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Trident Concrete Additive
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Trident

Nano-Concrete Technology

Trident is not an admixture. Where admixtures modify the concrete process, Trident works at the microstructural level — increasing cement conversion from ~75–85% to 95%+ through modified nanomaterials. The result: denser, stronger concrete from the exact same mix, with no equipment changes and no workability impact.

In controlled trials, producers have seen ~$12/yd³ net savings with 28-day strength gains of +1,500 PSI on a 3,500 PSI mix design — and up to +2,200 PSI in high-SCM (fly ash / GGBS) blends.

  • +1,500 PSI at 28 days on standard mixes; 20–30% early strength gain at 24 hours
  • ~$12/yd³ net savings vs. achieving the same strength with cement alone
  • −43% water permeability · −60% chloride permeability → denser, more durable, longer-lasting concrete
  • Up to 50% cement replacement with fly ash or GGBS; 125 kg/m³ CO₂ avoided in 50/50 blends
  • Zero equipment changes — dose at end of mix cycle; compatible with PCE, lignosulfonate, and naphthalene superplasticizers

Product details

Overview & Usage

Trident is suitable for applications where early strength, durability, or cement reduction matters:

  • Ready-mix concrete (RMC)
  • Precast / prestressed concrete
  • Structural and high-performance concrete
  • Specifications targeting sustainability or early strength

Note: Standard dosage range is 500–1,300 g per cubic yard. Results vary by mix design, cementitious content, and SCM blend.

Advantages

Cost Efficiency

Cement route: ~$16/yd³ to move 3,500 → 5,000 PSI. Trident route: ~$4/yd³ for equivalent strength gain. Net savings: ~$12/yd³ — making Trident the first strength-enhancement solution that reduces total mix cost rather than adding to it.

Strength Performance

Achieve 20–30% strength increase within 24 hours and +1,500 PSI at 28 days on a 3,500 PSI mix design — up to +2,200 PSI in high-SCM blends. Validated in mix designs up to 12,000 PSI. In precast applications, Trident has delivered strength gains of up to 159% at 8 hours, enabling multiple mold turns per day with no capital investment.

Sustainability

Enable up to 50% cement replacement with fly ash or GGBS while maintaining or exceeding strength. In a 50/50 OPC/GGBS blend, this translates to ~125 kg CO₂ saved per m³ — equivalent to 625 tonnes saved on a 5,000 m³ project.

Durability

Reduce water permeability by 43% and reduce chloride permeability by 60%. Stronger steel-concrete bond and superior corrosion resistance.

Integration

Zero equipment changes. No impact on workability, setting time, or curing. Compatible with PCE, lignosulfonate, naphthalene superplasticizers. Dose 500–1,300 g per cubic yard at end of mix cycle.

Product Details

Product Overview

  • Form: Liquid Dispersion (Black)
  • Composition: Modified Nanomaterial in Aqueous Matrix
  • pH: 10 - 11
  • Density: ~1.02 g/cm³
  • VOC: 0 g/L
  • Chloride: 0.001 (BS EN 480-10:2009)

Dosage & Application

  • Standard Dosage: 500–1300 g per cubic yard
  • Application: Add at end of mix cycle
  • Mixing Time: 3–5 minutes after dosing

Performance Data

  • 28-Day Strength Gain: +1,500 PSI typical, up to +2,200 PSI in high-SCM blends
  • Early Strength (24 hrs): +20–30%
  • Water Permeability: −43%
  • Chloride Permeability: −60%
  • Validated up to: 12,000 PSI mix designs
Application & Compatibility

Compatibility

  • Fly Ash TYPE C & F (up to 50% replacement)
  • GGBS/Slag (up to 50% replacement)
  • Calcined Clay (up to 50% replacement)
  • PCE Superplasticizers
  • Air Entraining Agent

Applications

  • Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC)
  • Precast/Prestressed
  • Structural concrete
  • High-performance concrete
  • Sustainable specifications
  • Projects requiring early strength
Trial Evidence

A condensed view of three of the strongest trial datasets. Full results from independent labs, ready-mix customers, and precast producers — including the 8-hour 159% strength-gain precast case study — live on the Trial Results page.

Independent Lab — Fly Ash Blend (highest cement / lowest fly-ash ratio)

Dosage held constant at 32.4 oz/m³.

Mix (Trident / Cement / Fly Ash, kg/m³)3-day PSI7-day PSI28-day PSI
Control — 0 / 470 / 1304,1285,2106,534
Trident — 32.4 / 470 / 1305,0766,7188,361
Δ (28-day)+1,827 PSI

Independent Lab — 50/50 OPC/GGBS Blend

High-SCM mix at two dosage levels.

Mix28-day PSIΔ vs Control
Control5,365
F01-1000g6,989+1,624 PSI
F01-1200g7,569+2,204 PSI

Ready-Mix Customer (North America) — Fly Ash Substitution

Trident dosed at 4.78 oz/cwt while reducing total cementitious content by 5%.

Mix7-day PSI28-day PSICementitious
Control DCA 64,1305,280Baseline
Trident DCA 6 @ 4.78 oz/cwt4,5506,260−5%
Δ vs Control+420 PSI+980 PSI

Strength gains while reducing total cementitious content — cost and carbon savings without compromising structural performance.

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