If the total quantity of liquid admixture is > 3 L/m³ of concrete, their water quantity must be included in the w/c-ratio calculation. ... percentage of sulfates; water solubility; atmospheric curing stability; light resistance; effects on concrete, which include preparation of mixtures, making and curing, time of setting, air content, and ...
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— To aerate mortar/concrete to produce a light-weight product; To impart colour to concrete; To offset or reduce some chemical reaction; To reduce bleeding; To reduce the evolution of heat; Types of chemical admixture used are: Nowadays, a lot of additives are used in concrete mixes to enhance its properties.
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Derived from burning coal, fly ash is a valuable additive that makes concrete stronger, more durable and easier to work with. ... However, the corrosive effects of the chloride have been observed as much as 20 years after the concrete was poured. Thus, non-chloride containing admixtures have been developed for use where potential corrosion of ...
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— However, the effect of these compounds has a limited duration (30-60 minutes) and their addition must be timed carefully to provide the maximum positive effect. New technology is allowing superplasticizers to be added to …
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— Cement is an ingredient in concrete/shotcrete. Cement additives are used during the manufacture of cementious material. Admixtures are an ingredient in concrete/shotcrete as well. 303-468 ...
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— Nanoparticles 1 (NPs) as additives to concrete and related cement products have been the focus of recent research, as it is envisioned that their uniquely high surface area and reactivity may beneficially modify the mechanical and durability properties of cement-based materials [1].NPs have generally negatively affected the workability of …
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Additives, or admixtures should on the whole only be used when a given situation requires them but there are some that can be used to enhance a general concrete mix. For a full rundown on the different types of concrete additives and admixtures and how they should be used, read on below. Using Admixtures and Additives in Concrete and Mortar Mixes
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— Effects on workability, air content, and setting times of concrete are varied. Dispersion is important for utilizing the unique reactivity of nanoparticles. Reducing the …
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— Admixtures are chemical additives in concrete and play a vital role in modifying the desired properties in fresh concrete or green concrete. The evolution of these admixtures in their performance contributed a lot to …
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The specific effects, however, should be found from the manufacturer or concrete supplier. 4. Water reducing admixtures Water reducing admixtures require less water to make a concrete of equal slump, or increase the slump of concrete at the same water content. They can have the side effect of changing initial set time.
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— Crystalline admixtures can form crystals in concrete with pore-blocking effects and are suitable for structures under hydrostatic conditions. Currently, there is a trend to develop admixtures with hydrophobic and crystalline compounds. But rigorous research is required to check their effects on different concrete properties.
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Waterproof Concrete Additives and Their Effects on Concrete Properties Okere C.E., Nwankwo E.I., Arinze, B.C. & Osukalu E.J. of Civil Engineering department Federal University of Technology, Owerri P.M.B. 1526 Owerri, Nigeria chinenyeeokere@gmail Abstract—The use of waterproof additives in concrete for construction of some civil
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Proceedings of 4th IASTEM International Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 12th November 2015, ISBN: 978-93-8 94 STUDY OF CONCRETE WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF PLASTICIZERS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON SELECTED PROPERTIES 1KLARA KRIZOVA, 2PETR NOVOSAD 1,2Brno University of Technology, Faculty of …
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Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST) ISSN: 2458-9403 Vol. 4 Issue 7, July - 2017 Waterproof Concrete Additives and Their Effects on Concrete Properties Okere C.E., Nwankwo E.I., Arinze, B.C. & Osukalu E.J. of Civil Engineering department Federal University of Technology, Owerri P.M.B. 1526 Owerri, Nigeria …
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Air entraining admixtures are one of the most important inventions in concrete technology. Their primary function is to increase the durability of concrete under freezing and thawing conditions. When added to concrete mix, these admixtures will form millions of non-coalescing air bubbles throughout the mix and improves the properties of ...
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more of the properties of concrete in the fresh or hardened states. According to ACI 212.3R-10, "Report on Chemical Admixtures for Concrete," an admixture or combination of admixtures may be the only feasible way to achieve the desired performance from a concrete mixture in some cases. There are many kinds of chemical admixtures that
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Calcium chloride also has a retarding effect on the concrete's long-term strength gain, so although it may reach a given strength sooner than a mix without it, its final maximum compressive strength will be lower. ... Their ability to retard bleeding allows them to be used in high-slump applications with low permeability aggregate mixes ...
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— The modern types of concrete are a mixture of aggregates, cement, water and optional additives and admixtures. In particular, polymer additives seem to be a promising type of component that can significantly change concrete and mortar properties. Currently, the most popular polymer additives include superplasticizers, latexes and …
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— The effect of the specific weight of concrete mixture components and additives has been overlooked in previous investigations. The goal of this research was …
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— Admixtures are liquids or powders added in concrete, based on mix design computations, with an objective to improve the fresh as well as enhance the hardened state properties of concrete....
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— Fly ash was used as cement replacement additive. The concrete mix was prepared in accordance with the requirements of standard EN 196-1:2016 [34]. 7 batches of concrete mixes were mechanically produced under laboratory conditions for the tests.The batches differed by the type of cement and fly ash content ranging from 0% to 65% by …
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— Abstract. The construction industry commonly uses steel-reinforced concrete despite the high levels of pollution in its production process. In this research, it was studied the dossing effect of nopal …
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— Compared to the literature, research on the effect of various additives on concrete mixtures with different percentages could support and affirm this finding in order to improve concrete strength ...
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— Four Main Ingredients. Concrete is made up of four main ingredients: water, Portland cement, aggregates, and air. The ratio of the ingredients changes the properties of the final product, which allows the engineer to design concrete that meets their specific needs. Admixtures are added to adjust the concrete mixture for specific performance ...
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— Precautions in Use of Concrete Additives. Following simple precautions should be considered by the concrete engineer when using the additives: firstly, one should confirm the quality with relevant codes of practice to ensure that they are aware of the side effects of the additives and whether they are beneficial or harmful, the concentration of ...
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— Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is the lightest masonry material available in today's building industry. It shows properties, such as high strength per unit weight, lesser density, lower shrinkage, higher thermal insulation, and fire resistance as compared to traditional concrete. Not only engineering properties of AAC make it popular in …
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