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Fiber-Reinforced Concrete – Advantages – Types – Properties

Posted on July 18, 2021
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Fiber-reinforced concrete also referred to as FRC is a type of concrete that contains fibrous material to improve structural strength. It is made up of short distinct fibers that are evenly dispersed and orientated randomly. The fibers we use in concrete are small distinct piece of reinforcing material that possesses…continue reading →

What is injection grouting – Purpose – Types – Procedure

Posted on July 16, 2021
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Injection grouting is a technique of repair used to fill up gaps, cracks, voids or annular spaces between joints in concrete walls, masonry or underground structures. Injection grouting is carried out with a specialized type of grout material that is filled under pressure and set hardened according to the shape…continue reading →

Compaction factor test for workability of concrete

Posted on July 11, 2021
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The compaction factor test is done to check the workability of concrete, on the basis of weight ratio between partially compacted to fully compacted concrete. We can’t use the slump test for low workable concretes. Concretes we mostly use in mass dam structures or road pavements have significantly low values…continue reading →

What is lean concrete? – Purpose – Uses – Mix Design

Posted on July 11, 2021
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So, you're wondering what is lean concrete? Well, concrete mix made from lean concrete is low in cement and high in aggregates. It is used for several purposes, such as blinding concrete under foundations and leveling pads below footings. We call lean concrete "not rich." That's because it is not…continue reading →

Rapid Hardening Cement – Properties – Benefits – Uses

Posted on July 9, 2021
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Rapid hardening cement is a particular type of cement that is used in exceptional cases of concrete pouring. As the name implies, rapid hardening cement needs the shortest time to set up and consolidate. It achieves higher strength on lesser days. With such, it can attain seven days strength in…continue reading →

Specific Gravity of Cement – Definition – Test – Procedure

Posted on July 3, 2021
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For most of the cements we use in construction has a specific gravity of cement ranging between 3.1 to 3.16 g/cc and a density of 1440 Kg/m3. But that doesn’t mean it stays same for all types of cement we have. Moreover, specific gravity itself is an important quality control…continue reading →

5+ Types of Concrete Slabs – Construction – Uses

Posted on June 18, 2021
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Civil Engineers deal in different types of concrete slabs for roofing, and flooring. Some of these slabs are precast and some are cast in-situ. Two of the most common concrete slabs are one way and two way slabs depending on the ratio of slabs. You can decide the type…continue reading →

Slump Test Experiment – Apparatus – Types – Procedure

Posted on May 29, 2021
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Slump test is a laboratory or site experiment civil engineers perform to assess the workability of the concrete. With such, the test is also referred to as slump cone test or concrete workability slump test. During concrete pouring, you need to check the uniform quality of concrete in terms of…continue reading →

What is concrete grinding? How to do it?

Posted on May 22, 2021
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Whether you prefer to go for exposed concrete floors or you have recently bought a precast concrete countertop, you would be annoyed and worried by the roughness in the concrete finish. The only thing you can do about it is; concrete grinding and polishing. Besides removing imperfections and roughness of…continue reading →

Air entraining agents – Definition – 5 Types

Posted on March 12, 2021
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We intentionally entrain microscopic air bubbles in concrete to enhance its durability against freeze and thaw. Air entraining agent or pore-forming agents are admixtures that are used to incorporate air into the concrete mix. They enhance the workability of concrete and improve resistance against salt scaling or freeze and thawing.…continue reading →

Fiber-Reinforced Concrete – Advantages – Types – Properties

What is injection grouting – Purpose – Types – Procedure

Compaction factor test for workability of concrete

What is lean concrete? – Purpose – Uses – Mix Design

Rapid Hardening Cement – Properties – Benefits – Uses

Specific Gravity of Cement – Definition – Test – Procedure

5+ Types of Concrete Slabs – Construction – Uses

Slump Test Experiment – Apparatus – Types – Procedure

What is concrete grinding? How to do it?

Air entraining agents – Definition – 5 Types

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