Additives combined with concrete to achieve certain properties are called what? Name a few that would benefit the Engineer and Customer.

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Additive admixtures that are combined with concrete attain certain specific characteristics is called Admixtures. They are usually added to the concrete to the concrete just prior to the mixing or during the mixing itself. Such admixtures are known to enhance the properties of the concrete and offer additional strength, quality, manageability, increase or decrease in the setting time in particular. The several examples of admixtures that would benefit both engineers and customers are stated as follows:
· Concrete Admixture...