State two disadvantages of air entraining admixtures.

State two disadvantages of air entraining admixtures.
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Disadvantages of air entraining admixtures: 1.Porosity of the concrete mass increases the chances of honeycombing. 2.The density of concrete i.e. unit weight decreases. 3.Workability of concrete increases but strength of concrete decreases up to certain extent.
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