These chemicals reduce the amount of water required in concrete while still maintaining its workability/slump.
Advantages of water reducing agents:
Reduce moisture content
Improve slump and workability
Gain force
Reduce shrinkage cracks
Classification:
Ordinary
Reduce water by 5-10%
2-6 layers. Ounce dose
Slump range: up to 5“
intermediate frequency
Reduce water by 10-15%
5th to 15th floors. Ounce dose
Slump range: 5-8“
High range (reduces water by 15-30%)
Reduce water by 15-30%
Up to 18 liquids. Ounce dose
Slump range: 8 "+
