Generally, There are 5 types of Mineral admixtures used in concrete are mentioned below:
- Silica fume
- GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag)
- Fly ash
- Rice husk ash
- Metakaolin
-The effect of GGBS, Metakaolin and Fly ash on concrete is on setting time of high strength concrete.
-All the minerals can reduce bleeding in concrete.
-The heat of hydration increased due to chemically active minerals (Metakaolin and Silica fume)