In this article, I'd like to explain "What is 'air entrainment'". Let's characterize it and answer some popular questions.
Did you know the short answer is…
The inclusion of minute bubbles of air in cement or concrete through the addition of some material during grinding or mixing to reduce the surface tension of the water, giving improved properties for the end product.
’Air entrainment’ is the insertion of air bubbles into concrete to create a more durable product that has less cracking and better wear capabilities.
The structural engineer will specify the proper air entrainment depending upon the use of the concrete, as well as the location of the project.
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Air entrainment
What is meant by entrainment...
Given two mutually insoluble liquids, the emulsion of droplets of one liquid into the other liquid, as with margarine. Given two gases, the entrapment of one gas into the other gas. " Air entrainment " - The intentional entrapment of air bubbles into concrete.I hope you liked this post.
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