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06-27

2025

What You Need to Know about Using Superplasticizers to Boost Concrete Workability?

Superplasticizers are game-changers in modern concrete construction, allowing engineers and contractors to achieve high workability without sacrificing strength or durability. These advanced chemical ...

06-26

2025

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Essential Admixtures Used in Ready-Mix Concrete

Ready-mix concrete (RMC) often requires specific performance characteristics such as extended workability, early strength, pumpability, and durability. To achieve these, various chemical admixtures ar...

06-25

2025

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What is the Accelerator in Concrete Mix?

A concrete accelerator—often simply called an "accelerator"—is a chemical admixture added during mixing to speed up the hydration process of cement. This results in faster setting and earl...

06-24

2025

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The Effects of Viscosity-decreasing Agents in Concrete

Viscosity-decreasing agents—also known as viscosity modifiers or viscosity-modifying admixtures (VMAs)—play a crucial role in modern concrete technology. These specialty chemicals are designed to re...

06-23

2025

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What are Additives and Admixtures in Concrete?

Additives are substances incorporated during cement manufacturing to enhance its properties—such as accelerators or retarders added before the final product is formed. Admixtures, on the other hand, ...

06-20

2025

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Optimizing Concrete Mixes: Dosage and Compatibility of Admixtures

Admixtures are essential in modern concrete technology for improving performance, workability, durability, and cost-effectiveness. However, their dosage and compatibility must be carefully managed to ...