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Category: Concrete Technology

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.

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Tester is used to check quality of concrete without damaging the concrete member.
February 23, 2025 Concrete Technology

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test – NDT Method to Test Concrete

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) test stands out as one of the most reliable non-destructive methods for evaluating concrete quality and

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Concrete cracks
September 18, 2024 Concrete Technology

6 Crack Repair Methods for Concrete

Concrete is prone to cracking because of the weathering effect. Other reasons for cracking are shrinkage, thermal expansion, contraction, or

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Glass fiber reinforced concrete offers many benefits like crack resistance and durability.
August 7, 2024 Concrete Technology

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete – Concrete Technology

In the ever-evolving world of construction, materials that offer enhanced performance and sustainability are highly sought after. Glass Fiber Reinforced

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Alkali aggregate reaction occurs in hardened concrete in the presence of moisture. Calcium, and sodium hydroxide present in cement reacts with silica of aggregates.
August 2, 2024 Concrete Technology

Alkali Aggregate Reaction in Concrete

Concrete is the most commonly used construction material because of its durability and strength. However, certain chemical reactions within concrete

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August 2, 2024 Concrete Technology

Basalt Fiber Reinforced Concrete: Promising Material

Concrete is a cornerstone of modern construction, known for its compressive strength and durability, but limited by its brittleness and

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Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag is used as cement additive and changes properties of fresh concrete as well hardened concrete in desired way. At present GGBS is used widely by concrete engineers to save cost and improves durability of concrete.
July 29, 2024 Concrete Technology

Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) Applications in Concrete

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials globally, and innovations in its composition are continually being explored

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Slump test is the most common test used to measure workability of concrete. This test is very simple to carry out.
June 8, 2024 Concrete Technology

Methods to Measure Workability of Concrete

Workability of concrete means the ease with which it can be transported, placed, and compacted. Workability is an important property

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Lafarge Holcim Cement bag
June 7, 2024 Concrete Technology

Top 10 Cement Manufacturing Companies in USA

USA is the world’s third largest cement manufacturer after China and India. The consumption of cement indicates the development of

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curing of concrete for slabs
December 24, 2023 Concrete Technology

Methods of Concrete Curing – Concrete Technology

Concrete gains its strength by the process of hydration, and the hydration needs water. Hydration is a continuous process. Meeting

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self compacting concrete
November 12, 2023 Concrete Technology

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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It is desired that concrete should have durability as long as this sculptures of khajuraho.
October 16, 2023 Concrete Technology

Factors Affecting Durability of Concrete: Engineering Perspective

Concrete is one of the most versatile and widely used construction materials in the world. Durability of concrete is a

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Casting of slab with concrete
August 31, 2023 Concrete Technology

Geopolymer Concrete: Properties and Benefits

Geopolymer concrete has emerged recently as a promising solution, offering a viable and eco-friendly alternative. Geopolymer concrete is a type

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Hydraulic cement
June 19, 2023 Concrete Technology

Hydraulic 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 Classification of cement
May 2, 2023 Concrete Technology

ASTM Classification of Cement

ASTM classifies cement into Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV, Type V and other sub-types like Type IP,

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Grades Of Concrete denotes the strength of concrete
March 20, 2023 Concrete Technology

Concrete Mix Ratio and Concrete Grades

 Strength of concrete is designated by its grade. As per Indian Standards, concrete grades are denoted like M20, M25, M30,

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