YAP 561 - CONCRETE ADMIXTURES

Course Objectives

1-Introducing of admixture concept.
2-Gaining general knowledge about the admixtures used in concretes.
3-The problems encountered when using admixtures.

Course Description

Constituent materials for concrete, classification of concrete admixtures and general characteristics, Plasticizers, viscosity modifier admixtures, Air entraining admixtures, anti-freeze admixtures,setting admixtures, corrosion inhibitors, fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag, silica fume, other mineral additives (metakaolin etc.), admixtures for isolation, admixtures for repair and strengthening.