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When concrete is mixed at a ready mix plant, there are a lot of additives that can be added. If you did all the mix yourself, then it does not matter, you cannot do that.
Air-entrained concrete contains billions of microscopic air cells per cubic foot. These air pockets relieve internal pressure on the concrete by providing tiny chambers for water to expand into when it freezes. Here, most concrete poured outdoors for curbs, sidewalks etc used this to resist weathering.
But is must be done at the mix plant and can be done if you order concrete.
If you mixed all your concrete, then you don't have that option. Mixing concrete in a bag or wheel barrow is not a lot of fun, but is a lot of work. I have a mixer that I use to ix 3- 80lb bags at a time. Helps a lot, but since I am older, don't really plan of lifting those bags again. Hopefully. Oh, buy the way, that definition above is from the American Concrete Manufactures Association, not my definition. Most of all I know about concrete comes from working for a large ready mix plant here. I drove a mixer truck for many years and have seen thousands of yards of mix poured, with many different additives. Best wishes. Your project looks good.
I want some 6 sack mix, type 3, with hot water.