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Sustainable Concrete is the Question? Mapei Concrete Admixtures is the Answer.

  Concrete structures are supposed to be and essentially sustainable. Now what form of sustainability are we talking about is also a concern. Are we talking about the sustainability or the ability to last for longer period? Or are we talking about the green concrete or the sustainable eco-friendly solution. Well, the answer is both. If we are talking about sustainability in the manner of strength concrete admixtures are the answer helping to build durable and resilient concrete buildings and infrastructure supporting safe and strong development of the human civilization. Concrete admixtures and sustainability Cement additives and concrete admixtures are chemicals that help cement-based systems last longer. Enhancing durability and strength through water reduction, as well as accelerating the cement hydration process to allow extra cementitious materials to replace clinker, are two ways to achieve this improvement. Different admixture technologies are frequently used in combinatio