State two purposes of using accelerating admixtures in the concrete.

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Answer :

i. To accelerate the initial setting of concrete

ii. Permit early removal of formwork in cold climate.

iii. Reduce the required period of curing

iv. Speed of the work can be boosted by early removal of formwork

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