CAN WE ADD SOME EXTRA QUANTITY OF GYPSUM INTO CONCRETE?
WHAT PERCENTAGE WE CAN ADD? WHAT IS THE EFFECT ON STRENGTH?
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Answer / guest
Gypsum is a mineral. it is name in chemical is calcium
sulphate.Mainly it control setting time of cement.
generally it pecrentage 3%. Excess gypsum slow the setting
time. is not link with strength
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Answer / mohamed radwan
there is many type of gypsum like type 1, and type 2 which is recommened for hot weather .
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Answer / leo
dont think it will have a effect on the strength. But it
will slow the setting(hardening) time of the concrete.
this is not a valid answer cause im only a second year student
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Answer / tep
5% would be the perfect amount to add on concrete. it adds
compressive strength thus maintaining its hydration.
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