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its Significance
Setting time
• The time between the water is added to
cement till it starts losing its plasticity is
called as initial setting time.
1.Mixing
Setting time should be such enough that
cement an be easily mixed with other
constituents (aggregates,sand,admixtures)
easily.
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2. Transportation
Setting time plays an important role in case
when concrete has to be transported via transit
mixers to a far site.
3. Placing
a)Setting time should be such enough to be
that concrete can be placed easily without
effecting its workability.
b)In case of concreting in heavy mass
structures or high rise buildings setting time
plays an important role
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4. Compacting
Concrete placed should be in liquid state
enough to be compacted easily by vibrators
leaving no void or honeycombing.
5. Finishing
Setting time should such enough that outer
surface of structure can be given desired
finishing
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6. Removal of Framework
Setting time should not be more than
desired limit as removal of formwork plays
an important role in rapid construction of
high rise buildings.
7. Shrinkage
If initial setting time is increased then
afterwards setting rate increases rapidly
thus shrinkage in stricture is more which
leads formation of cracks.
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• Setting time can manipulated by usage of
retarders such as calcium ligno-
sulphates,carbohydrates derivatives.