What are the different mineral admixtures used with concrete?Also explain their effect on concrete.
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What are the different mineral admixtures used with concrete?Also explain their effect on concrete.
Preet Chovatiya
Generally, There are 5 types of Mineral admixtures used in concrete are mentioned below:
-The effect of GGBS, Metakaolin and Fly ash on concrete is on setting time of high strength concrete.
-All the minerals can reduce bleeding in concrete.
-The heat of hydration increased due to chemically active minerals (Metakaolin and Silica fume)