Slump loss and compressive strength of concrete made with WRR and HRWR admixtures and subjected to prolonged mixing

Abstract

The effect of four water-reducing and retarding admixtures, and three superplasticizers on the consistency (slump) of fresh concrete, was studied at 21°C and 32°C in concrete mixes, made of OPC containing 10% fly ash, and subjected to prolonged mixing for up to 180 min. The effect of such mixing on compressive strength of concrete, at the ages of 3, 7, 28 and 90 days, was also studied. It was found that the admixtures in question accelerated the rate of slump loss at all ages, concrete compressive strength linearly increased with mixing time. The rate of slump loss, and the water demand of the concrete mixes increased within the temperature range studied.