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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Factors Affecting Permeability of Concrete
Permeability of concrete is defined as the property that controls the rate of flow of fluids into a porous solid. It largely depends on the size of pores, connectivity of …
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Why is Micro Concrete Used
Micro Concrete was initially developed to reduce the demand for water as compared to conventional concrete. As a result of its ease of use and ability to adhere to other …
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Factors that Affect the Cost of Concrete
1. Material Costs Costs of materials and supplies and the associated shipping charges influence the cost of any concrete construction project. 2. Labor Rates The local labor rates or wages …
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