What type of concrete additives (two additives each) would you suggest for casting (a) the same matslab having densely installed rebars in winter and for (b) the same building frames (columns and girders) that may experience freeze-thaw condition? Please explain.

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6. What type of cement would you suggest for casting (a) a massive concrete matslab
foundation of a building in an ocean front (the matslab is cast underground) and
for (b) building frames (columns and girders) in winter season? Please explain.
7. What type of concrete additives (two additives each) would you suggest for casting
(a) the same matslab having densely installed rebars in winter and for (b) the
same building frames (columns and girders) that may experience freeze-thaw
condition? Please explain.
Transcribed Image Text:6. What type of cement would you suggest for casting (a) a massive concrete matslab foundation of a building in an ocean front (the matslab is cast underground) and for (b) building frames (columns and girders) in winter season? Please explain. 7. What type of concrete additives (two additives each) would you suggest for casting (a) the same matslab having densely installed rebars in winter and for (b) the same building frames (columns and girders) that may experience freeze-thaw condition? Please explain.
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