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Figure 12. Strength development of high strength flowing concrete in the presence of an
SMF-Type superplasticizer.

5.0 AIR-ENTRAINING AGENTS

Air-entrainment is the process whereby many small air bubbles are
incorporated into concrete. Air-entrainment is essential for increasing the
durability of concrete exposed to freeze thaw conditions. Air-entrainment
improves workability of concrete and also decreases bleeding and segrega-
tion. Salts of wood resins, synthetic detergents, salts of sulfonated lignin,
salts of petroleum acids, salts of proteinaceous materials, fatty and resinous