Special cements are used to serve some specific functions in concrete and masonry construction. These functions can be altering the setting or hardening behavior of concrete, produce different arch
Cellular Lightweight Concrete (CLC) also known as Foamed concrete is one of the most significant type of concrete used for construction purposes due to its various advantages and usages over tradit
The most significant property of lightweight concrete is reduced weight at no sacrifice in strength. Lightweight concrete provides the same compressive strength as normal concrete.
Cellular concrete is a special engineered concrete manufactured by mixing Portland cement, sand, fly ash, water and pre-formed foam in varied proportions to form a hardened material having an oven-
Cell-filled concrete pavement is the technology developed by IIT Kharagpur, which has proved to be a very promising solution for overloaded vehicles, inadequate drainage facilities, and waterloggin
Aquacrete is a decorative cement coating that provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance to a concrete surface. It is produced from cement, quartz, and color. Aquacrete can be used to coat swimm
The use of Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips for shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beam has gain great success. Structural beams may loss shear capacity due to environmental in
Types of Portland Cement Different types of Portland cement are manufactured to meet specific purposes, as outlined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Designation C150, which
The action of changing mixed cement from a fluid state to a solid state is called setting of cement and time required for it to set is called setting time of cement. Setting time of cement is same
When high-efficiency boilers are vented into traditional masonry chimneys, homeowners often notice white powdery deposits appearing on the brickwork, cracks forming around the vent connection, and a gradual deterioration of the chimney structure. These are all signs of a serious problem caused by acidic condensation reacting with the chimney flue and masonry materials. Understanding why
