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Main reasons to test the quality of concrete are 1) In order to check the quality difference of concrete between the given specifications to the supplied standard of mixture. 2) …
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Low concrete workability, i.e., improper w/c ratio. Over-vibration of concrete Inadequate concrete compaction Addition of extra water to concrete mixture to increase workability Pouring concrete from excessive heights Formwork lacks …
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The concrete staining process is moderately difficult, affordable, and may take up to two days. The following are the steps involved in concrete straining: Preparation of Concrete Surface Irrespective of …
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Types of Concrete Finishes are Troweled Finish Broom Finish Exposed Aggregate Finish Salt Finish Polished Finish Colored Finish Stamped Concrete Finish Troweled Finish Trowel finish is the most common and …
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The typical coarse aggregate size ranges from 4.75 mm to 18 mm. Gravel or broken stone aggregates with rough and non-glassy texture are the best aggregates because they create a …
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The following are the main reasons behind using ties in the column. To hold the longitudinal bars in position in the forms while the concrete is being placed. To prevent …
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A Concrete vibrator is a tool or a machine that vibrates the concrete to expel the water and air traps in it. Vibration helps in minimizing the internal friction by …
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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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