This invention relates to the field of admixtures for roller-compacted concrete (RCC), and particularly to a polycarboxylate composite water-
reducing agent for RCC and its preparation method. The agent is prepared by copolymerization of the following raw materials in parts by weight: 30-50 parts polyether
macromonomer, 1-20 parts modified hydrophobic
unsaturated monomer C, and 1-30 parts unsaturated
carboxylic acid. The modified hydrophobic
unsaturated monomer C is prepared from unsaturated hydrophobic
carboxylic acid ester monomers, emulsifiers, solubilizers, and water, with the
mass ratio of the unsaturated hydrophobic
carboxylic acid ester monomers, the emulsifier, the solubilizer, and the water being (3.0-5.5):(0.5-1.0):(0.5-1.5):(2.5-3.5). Through the aforementioned progressive and
synergistic mechanism, this invention systematically solves multiple technical challenges related to
water retention, construction adaptability, and long-term durability while ensuring a high water
reduction rate for RCC, achieving comprehensive optimization of overall performance.