How does thixotropy is considered a beneficial phenomenon for the construction situations?

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How does thixotropy is considered a beneficial phenomenon for the construction situations?

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Thixotropy is defined as the property of fluid by the virtue of it, the viscosity of the fluid decrease progressively after application of stress on it. It is a time dependent property. Under static condition the fluids which were thick and viscous will lose their viscosity and become thin after being shaken.

 

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