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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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.
Geopolymer concrete has emerged recently as a promising solution, offering a viable and eco-friendly alternative. Geopolymer concrete is a type
Continue readingHydraulic cement is comparatively a new type of cement that possesses unique properties, making it indispensable in various applications. Here
Continue readingASTM classifies cement into Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV, Type V and other sub-types like Type IP,
Continue readingStrength of concrete is designated by its grade. As per Indian Standards, concrete grades are denoted like M20, M25, M30,
Continue readingIS 12269:2013 code for ordinary portland cement 53 grade has the following specifications. Specification For Packing Of The Cement The
Continue readingIndian Standards stipulated the code to ordinary portland cement 33 Grade. You can download PDF IS 269 : 1989 with
Continue readingLightweight concrete has the same strength as that conventional concrete but considerably lower weight. Recent advancements in lightweight concrete are
Continue readingFresh concrete made from aggregates, cement, and water has some properties. The properties of hardened concrete highly depend on the
Continue readingWater Cement Ratio is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement used to prepare 1
Continue readingConcrete is a heterogeneous, brittle, and the most widely used construction material. Factors governing the strength of concrete are many
Continue readingReady Mix Concrete is a type of concrete that is mixed at any manufacturing unit. It is then transported to
Continue readingConcrete admixtures are chemicals or minerals that modify the properties of concrete. Concrete admixtures have a very wide range of
Continue readingCement is the only artificial material used in making concrete. In this age of advanced construction technology cement is available
Continue readingManufacturing sand, also popular as m-sand, is made from grinding granite in factories. It is a cost-effective alternative to river
Continue readingCoarse aggregate constitutes the biggest part of concrete. It is desirable that aggregates are of desired properties. Two shape tests
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