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What is the effect of adding superplasticizers to concrete?

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What is the effect of adding superplasticizers to concrete?
  1. Increases setting time
  2. Reduces water content while maintaining workability
  3. Increases the weight of concrete
  4. Decreases compressive strength

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the effect of adding superplasticizers to concrete?
  • Step 1: Understand what superplasticizers are. They are chemical additives used in concrete.
  • Step 2: Know that superplasticizers help to reduce the amount of water needed in the concrete mix.
  • Step 3: Realize that reducing water content is important because it can make the concrete stronger.
  • Step 4: Learn that even with less water, superplasticizers keep the concrete easy to work with, which is called workability.
  • Step 5: Conclude that using superplasticizers results in stronger concrete without sacrificing its ease of use.
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