The breaking up of cohesion in a mass of concrete is called
A
segregation
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B
creep
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C
workability
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D
bleeding
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Solution
The correct option is A segregation Segregation is when the aggregates separate from the rest of concrete. This causes weakening and excessive warping and shrinkage. Some of the ways to avoid segregation include.
* Placing the concrete as close as possible to its final position.
* Do not drop from higher that 2−3 feet.