What is the effect on concrete and admixture if relative density was more or less as mentioned by manufacturer..(variation is more more than .02 s per is 9103)???
Effect of Admixture density on Concrete Mix
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Dnyan Deshmukh
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Density of admixture varies due to % of solid content in it.
More the solid content in it more will be the density and vice a versa.
Solids in admixture plays important role in modifying concrete properties.
Less the density - admixture ordered is not the same.
More the density - admixture ordered will perform far better.
Another reason for increased density is, it may have altered by addition of something to achieve density - such admixtures will perform poorly.
Best way of controlling admixture quality.
Do admixture performance test by conducting trial with newly received material and compare its result with previous records.
Do preserve a master sample of atleast 5 liter, which used during mix designing.
If dispute occurs, you can show them the performace required by conducting trial with master sample.
On getting satisfactory result with newly received batch, do preserve sample from it too.
Never use newly received admixture without conducting admixture performance test.
More the solid content in it more will be the density and vice a versa.
Solids in admixture plays important role in modifying concrete properties.
Less the density - admixture ordered is not the same.
More the density - admixture ordered will perform far better.
Another reason for increased density is, it may have altered by addition of something to achieve density - such admixtures will perform poorly.
Best way of controlling admixture quality.
Do admixture performance test by conducting trial with newly received material and compare its result with previous records.
Do preserve a master sample of atleast 5 liter, which used during mix designing.
If dispute occurs, you can show them the performace required by conducting trial with master sample.
On getting satisfactory result with newly received batch, do preserve sample from it too.
Never use newly received admixture without conducting admixture performance test.
Dnyan Deshmukh
Staff member
Increase or decrease in the solid content will have the impact on the consistency of the concrete (Workability / Slump / Flow).
Decrease in the pH value below 6 will increase the corrosion in reinforcement steel.
