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Created: 2024/12/28 22:27
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# Terms

## Segregation

TL;DR: Settling down of heavier aggregates.

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> Segregation of concrete refers to the separation of the constituent materials in freshly mixed concrete. This occurs when the heavier aggregates settle down due to gravity, leaving behind the lighter cement and water mixture on top. Segregation can also occur when the concrete mixture is not properly mixed or higher water-cement ratio causing some areas to have more cement or water than others.

Source: [Segregation In Concrete: Causes, And Effects | UltraTech Cement](https://www.ultratechcement.com/for-homebuilders/home-building-explained-single/descriptive-articles/segregation-in-concrete)