perforated manifold in nozzle of wet-mix shotcrete equipment throughwhich high-pressure air is introduced into the material flow.
a space in cement paste, mortar, or concrete filled with air. (See alsoentrained air and entrapped air.)
an admixture that causes the development of a system of microscopic air bubbles in concrete, mortar, or cement paste during mixing, usually to increase its workability and resistance to freezing and thawing. (See also entrained air.)
a procedure for measuring the fineness of powdered materials such asportland cement. (See also Blaine test.)
a high-velocity jet of air and water mixed at the nozzle, used in clean-up of surfaces of rock or concrete, such as horizontal construction joints.
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