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Workability is one of the physical parameters of concrete which

affects the strength and durability as well as the cost of labor
appearance of the finished product. Concrete is said to be workable
when it is easily placed and compacted homogeneously i.e without
bleeding or Segregation. Unworkable concrete needs more work or
effort to be compacted in place, also honeycombs &/or pockets
may also be visible in finished concrete.

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The property of fresh concrete which is indicated by the amount of

useful internal work required to fully compact the concrete without
bleeding or segregation in the finished product.

Factors affecting workability:

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Definition of Workability

Water content in the concrete mix

Amount of cement & its Properties
Aggregate Grading (Size Distribution)
Nature of Aggregate Particles (Shape, Surface Texture,
Porosity etc.)
Temperature of the concrete mix
Humidity of the environment
Mode of compaction
Method of placement of concrete
Method of transmission of concrete

How To improve the workability of concrete

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Increase water/cement ratio

Increase size of aggregate
Use well-rounded and smooth aggregate instead of irregular shape
Increase the mixing time
Increase the mixing temperature
Use non-porous and saturated aggregate
With addition of air-entraining mixtures

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