Tag: Concrete
Calculating Concrete Mix Design Strength
Factors that affects the concrete mix design strengths are: Variables in Mix Design A. Water/cement ratio B. Cement content C. Relative proportion of fine &…
Change Mix Design according to Coarse Aggregates
Coarse Aggregate Properties affecting Mix Design Strength Maximum size of coarse aggregate: Maximum size of aggregate affects the workability and strength of concrete. It also…
Manufactured sand its Properties
Manufactured Sand is a sand produced from crushing of granite stones in required grading to be used for construction purposes as a replacement for river…
What is Reactive Power Concrete?
COMPOSITION OF REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE (RPC) REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE COMPOSITION & MANUFACTURING: Reactive powder concrete has been developed to have a strength of 200 to 800 Mpa…
MANUFACTURED SAND IN CONSTRUCTION called M-Sand
MANUFACTURED SAND IN CONSTRUCTION called M-Sand Manufactured sand is a substitute of river for construction purposes sand produced from hard granite stone by crushing. The…
Fine aggregates affecting concrete mix design strength
HOW FINE AGGREGATES AFFECTS CONCRETE MIX DESIGN? Fine aggregates affecting concrete mix design strength Gradation of fine aggregates The gradation of sand is given by…
Common Concrete Damages and its Prevention
CONCRETE DAMAGES, DEFECTS AND PREVENTION Concrete structure damages, defects and its prevention Concrete structures get damaged or defective during its lifetime. The causes for such…
Admixture of Concrete and its Application
SELECTION & SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS OF CONCRETE ADMIXTURES Admixtures shall be selected carefully to alter the concrete properties to the requirement of job at site and…
HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE : Benefits of Precasting
HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AND STRUCTURAL ACTIONS HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE: Hybrid concrete construction is the combination of precast and in-situ concrete. The different materials are used…
Important Chart on Concrete factors like WORKABILITY, SLUMP & COMPACTING.
CONCRETE FACTORS : WORKABILITY, SLUMP & COMPACTING. Workability, slump and compacting factor of concretes with 20mm or 40mm maximum size of aggregate. Table below shows degree…