Tag: Freeze/Thaw
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Air Entrainment in Concrete: Benefits, Challenges, and Practical Implications
Key Points Air Entrainment Benefits and Drawbacks Air entrainment involves adding tiny air bubbles to concrete, enhancing its resistance to freezing and thawing, which is crucial for cold climates. It also makes concrete easier to work with during pouring. However, it can lower the concrete’s strength, with each 1% air increase potentially reducing strength by…