Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)
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Author: William P. Spence, Eva Kultermann
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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How does the addition of air-entraining materials to Portland cement improve the concrete?
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Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 7 - What are the basic ingredients in concrete?Ch. 7 - How does concrete cure and harden?Ch. 7 - What ingredients normally make up Portland cement?Ch. 7 - What are the designations for the different types...Ch. 7 - Prob. 5RQCh. 7 - How does the addition of air-entraining materials...Ch. 7 - What ingredients may be used in masonry cements?Ch. 7 - How does the fineness of the cement affect the...Ch. 7 - Explain how Portland cement should be stored.Ch. 7 - What natural aggregates are used in making...
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