why does only water ads in concrete?

Answer Posted / premkumar

Cement required water for chemical action to achieve
strength. Minimum requirement of water is 30% by weight of
cement and workability for concrete also important so adding
more water which is not good for concrete and unavoidable.
Now a days Admixer is available and using for workability
for concrete for any cementenious works.

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