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Q. What are the major factors affecting time of setting? A. The major factors affecting the time of setting are cement composition, water-cementitious material ratio (w/cm), temperature, and admixtures. When cement hydrates faster, the time of setting is reduced. Increases in the w/cm result in increased time of setting. Time of setting decreases as the temperature is increased. Admixtures may increase or decrease the time of setting depending on the type. References: SP-1(02); E3-13; E4-12 Topics in Concrete: Admixture; Cementitious Material; Concrete Fundamentals; Cold Weather; Hot Weather
Q. What are the major factors affecting time of setting?
A. The major factors affecting the time of setting are cement composition, water-cementitious material ratio (w/cm), temperature, and admixtures. When cement hydrates faster, the time of setting is reduced. Increases in the w/cm result in increased time of setting. Time of setting decreases as the temperature is increased. Admixtures may increase or decrease the time of setting depending on the type.
References: SP-1(02); E3-13; E4-12
Topics in Concrete: Admixture; Cementitious Material; Concrete Fundamentals; Cold Weather; Hot Weather