Concrete gains its strength by the process of hydration, and the hydration needs water. Hydration is a continuous process. Meeting
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Concrete is the most commonly used material in the construction of any structure. Concrete is made by mixing coarse cement, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate with water. On mixing, above all constitutes, fresh concrete liberates heat which is known as heat of hydration.
Self Compacting Concrete – Properties and Application
Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a new generation concrete that is highly workable and doesn’t need compaction effort after casting.
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Concrete is one of the most versatile and widely used construction materials in the world. Durability of concrete is a
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Geopolymer concrete has emerged recently as a promising solution, offering a viable and eco-friendly alternative. Geopolymer concrete is a type
Continue readingHydraulic Cement – Properties and Applications
Hydraulic cement is comparatively a new type of cement that possesses unique properties, making it indispensable in various applications. Here
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ASTM classifies cement into Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV, Type V and other sub-types like Type IP,
Continue readingGrades Of Concrete And Mix Ratio
Strength of concrete is designated by its grade. As per Indian Standards, concrete grades are denoted like M20, M25, M30,
Continue readingIS 12269 : 2013 PDF Download (OPC 53 Grade)
IS 12269:2013 code for Ordinary Portland Cement 53 grade is stipulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Download IS 12269
Continue reading[PDF] IS 269 : 1989 (PDF Download)
Indian Standards stipulated the code to ordinary portland cement 33 Grade. You can download PDF IS 269: 1989 with this
Continue readingLightweight Concrete – Making And Applications
Lightweight concrete has the same strength as that conventional concrete but considerably lower weight. Recent advancements in lightweight concrete are
Continue readingProperties Of Fresh Concrete – Segregation And Bleeding
Fresh concrete made from aggregates, cement, and water has some properties. The properties of hardened concrete highly depend on the
Continue readingWater Cement Ratio – Explained In Detail
Water Cement Ratio is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement used to prepare 1
Continue readingFactors Affecting the Strength of Concrete – Civil Engineering
Concrete is heterogeneous, brittle, and the most widely used construction material. Factors affecting the strength of concrete are many and
Continue readingReady Mix Concrete-RMC And Its Advantages And Disadvantages
Ready Mix Concrete is a type of concrete that is mixed at any manufacturing unit. It is then transported to
Continue readingAdmixtures of Concrete (Concrete Technology)
Concrete admixtures are chemicals or minerals that modify the properties of concrete. Concrete admixtures have a very wide range of
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