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ICE manual of Construction Materials: Volume I: Fundamentals and theory; Concrete; Asphalts in road construction; Masonry
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Mike Forde
Mike Forde
University of Edinburgh
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/mocm.35973
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978-0-7277-4048-9
Publication date:
2009
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Chapter 10: Admixtures

By
John Dransfield
John Dransfield
Cement Admixtures Association (CAA)
 
UK
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John Dransfield
Cement Admixtures Association (CAA)
 
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© 2009 Institution of Civil Engineers
2009
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https://doi.org/10.1680/mocm.35973.0091
  • Published:
    2009
© 2009 Institution of Civil Engineers
2009

Admixtures have become a normal constituent of concrete, used to modify the properties in the fresh or the hardened state. The main admixture types are discussed with an overview of their mode of action and information on the applications for each type.

Contents

  • Admixtures

  • Set control admixtures

  • Air-entraining admixtures

  • Special purpose admixtures

  • Health, safety and environment

  • Technical information and support

  • References

  • Further reading

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