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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Produce Good Quality Concrete
1. Use well graded, hard and durable aggregates. 2. Use sufficient quantity of cement to achieve required water tightness and strength. 3. Mix the concrete thoroughly for getting better homogeneity. …
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Plaster Debonding
If the plaster tries to separate from the substrate that is called plaster debonding. When debonding occurs, plaster is separated from the wall. Now, you can imagine what will happen …
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Segregation and Bleeding of Concrete
Segregation Separation of coarse particles from the green concrete is called segregation. This may happen due to lack of sufficient quantity of finer particles in concrete or due to throwing …
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Prevention Honeycomb in Concrete
1. First, remove the loosened aggregates and concrete particles from the affected surface by using a wire brush and a chipping hammer. 2. Clean the surface thoroughly with a brush …
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What is Shotcreting
Shotcreting can be defined as conveying mortar or concrete through a hose and pneumatically projecting it at high velocity onto a receptive surface. This method is used mostly in repair …
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