A study on the influence of polycarboxylate-type superplasticizers on the physical and technical properties of fine-grained concrete was conducted. The proposed concept involves creating high-quality, high-strength concretes based on modified cementing systems characterized by improved construction and technical properties. When using polycarboxylate-type superplasticizers, MasterGlenium ACE 430 and MasterGlenium ACE 560, to reduce the water consumption of concrete mixtures and the water-cement (W/C) ratio, an increase in the compressive strength of hardened concrete was observed, which is the result of compaction of the structure.
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