Bulk Density of Aggregates
Bulk density of aggregates is the mass of aggregates required to fill the container of a unit volume after aggregates are batched based on volume. It depends on the packing …
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Why we provide Concrete Cover
Concrete Cover “ing” is the cover provided for the reinforcement in Reinforced Cement Concrete. Cover is defined as the Distance between the outer surface of the concrete to the inserted …
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What is Workability of Concrete
Workability is a complex property of concrete which is defined as the ease with which it can be mixed, transported and placed in position within a homogenous state. Workability depends …
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Main Purpose of Lean Concrete
Lean concrete Lean concrete is a mix where the amount of cement is lower than the amount of liquid present in the strata. The higher the Aggregate/cement ratio, the leaner …
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Advantages of Rapid Hardening Cement
Rapid hardening cement is used in the situation where rapid development of strength is desired. It requires a short period of curing. The shrinkage levels are lower during the hardening …
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Guniting or Shotcrete Method
This type of repair is used when large surface area or beams or columns are encased. Dry processing is employed in this method where dry mix is transferred by a …
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Factors Affecting Shrinkage of Concrete
Humidity (Drying Condition) Water Cement Ratio Hardness of Aggregates Moisture Movement in Concrete Type of Coarse Aggregates Shape of Aggregates Other factors that have an effect on the magnitude of …
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Precast Concrete Piles
Advantages: Stable in squeezing ground, for example, soft clay, silts and peat pile material can be inspected before piling. Are easy to splice. Relatively inexpensive. Can be driven in long …
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