Question

In fresh concrete, if sugar is added and concrete is mixed. The observed effect is?

• A. No effect
• B. Delay in setting time of cement concrete
• C. Improvement in concrete strength
• D. Acceleration in setting time of current concrete

Answer 1

The correct option is B Delay in setting time of cement concrete

Sugar delays the setting time of cement by upto 1.33 hours at dosage level of 0.06% by weight of cement, no effect on workability, compaction by the use of sugar admixture in concrete.