Admixture
Summary
Admixture - is an addition to the batched concrete mix (normally a chemical) which alters its properties whilst it is fresh or after it has hardened.
Technical Information
There are various types of admixture including;
- Water reducing admixtures
- Retarding admixtures
- Accelerating admixtures
- Superplasticisers
- Speciality admixtures
- Pigments
Unlike cement replacing materials, admixtures have no pozzolanic properties.
Related Definitions
Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) , Concrete Delamination , Agitator Truck , Concrete Strength Class , Cement Replacing MaterialsResources
Chemical Admixtures for Concrete, ACI Committee 212.3R-91 ReportTR18 – a guide to the selection of admixtures for concrete
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