WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE DUE TO SEGREGATION?
Following are the effects on concrete due to segregation.
Effects on Concrete
- A segregated concrete is very weak in strength
- Due to segregation after placing, the concrete in the lower part of a pour of any significant depth can be stronger than that in the upper part.
- Segregated concrete does not give a homogeneous mass throughout the structure
- Rock pockets, sand streaks and porous layers in hardened concrete are the result of segregation.
- 由于隔离过剩砂浆顶部of the surface, which causes plastic shrinkage cracks.
- A segregated concrete is difficult to compact properly.
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