Ready Mix Concrete is a type of concrete that is mixed at any manufacturing unit. It is then transported to
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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.
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Admixtures 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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Types of Cement, Their Properties and Applications
Cement is the only artificial material used in making concrete. In this age of advanced construction technology cement is available
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Manufacture Sand or M Sand(Its Making Process and Properties)
Manufacture sand, also popular as M-Sand, is made from grinding granite in factories. It is a cost-effective alternative to river
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Flakiness Index Test and Elongation Index Test on Aggregates
Coarse aggregate constitutes the biggest part of concrete. It is desirable that aggregates are of desired properties. Two shape tests
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