Usage of Steel In Reinforced Concrete
Primary Reinforcement This is the main reinforcement provided to the structural element to resist the tensile stresses arising in the element due to the loads. In some cases, it is …
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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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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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Remedial Measures for Over Reinforced Concrete
The following are the few remedial measures that are necessary to be taken in case of excess steel used: Remove tie wires, detritus etc. from the face of the concrete …
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