4.10 - Admixtures in Special Concretes
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What is the purpose of using high-range water reducers in SCC?
💡 Hint: Think about how SCC is designed to behave.
Name one type of admixture used in HPC.
💡 Hint: Recall the additives that increase performance.
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What is a primary reason for using accelerators in shotcrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the application speed needed in shotcrete.
True or False: High-Performance Concrete utilizes only traditional additives.
💡 Hint: Consider the advancements in concrete technology.
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Develop a complete design specification for a project using high-performance concrete in a marine environment, including admixture selection and their functions.
💡 Hint: Consider the harsh conditions and required performance attributes.
Evaluate the effects of using air-entraining agents in mass concrete applications during hot weather.
💡 Hint: Think about why balance in temperatures is crucial for mass concrete.
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