How do you determine the appropriate admixture dosage for a given design?

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Admixture dosage for design is applied based on the specific requirements of the project and the properties of the materials being used.

Determine the desired properties of the concrete mix, such as strength, workability, durability, etc.
Consult the manufacturer's recommendations for the admixture being used.
Calculate the appropriate dosage based on the desired properties and the specific admixture being used.
Perform trial mixes to determine the optimal dosage for the desired results.
Adjust the dosage as needed based on the results of the trial mixes.
Document the dosage used for future reference and quality control.

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