Water mixed in concrete should be distilled water. In many cases it is said that water using in concrete should be drinkable. Dissolved impurities in water should not be more than 2000 parts per million (PPM). Water mixing in concrete should be of good quality. Bad quality of water effects concrete. High quantity of potassium […]
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Concrete admixture: – Concrete admixtures are natural or manufactured chemicals or additives added during concrete mixing to enhance specific properties of the fresh or hardened concrete, such as workability, durability, or early and final strength. It is generally are added to the mix immediately before or during mixing. Most admixtures are supplied in ready-to-use liquid
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Shape and size: – Shape and Size of the aggregates decides the cement required for concrete. This means If shape and size of the aggregates are good then concrete will need optimum cement hence concrete will be economical. Maximum size of aggregates reduces the quantity of cement required. Size and shape directly impacts strength of
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