Concrete Admixtures - Cost Tradeoffs When Using Shrinkage Reducers

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The cost of adding shrinkage reducers to concrete can be compared to the advantages of not having to either repair or retest.

This can be particularly important if the project is construction of a concrete water tank or reservoir. Passing the required hydrostatic test the first time more than offsets the cost of using the admixture.

Other examples of cost savings could relate to expansion joints, number of prestressing strands required, or reduction in curling of floor slabs.

In addition, in projects where a cheaper high shrinkage aggregate cost must be compared to a more expensive better aggregate, the cost of improving the concrete by using shrinkage reducing admixtures should be included in the cost comparison.

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