Several poor construction practices, such as inadequate concrete curing, lack of formwork support, insufficient concrete compaction, and adding water to concrete in the field can cause crack develo
Polymer modified mortar is produced by mixing water with polymeric admixtures, Portland cement, and sand. The addition of polymer improves mortar’s performance and consequently can be utilize
The complete procedure of the grouting of pre/post-tensioned cable ducts, its materials, equipment and properties is explained in detail in the below article. Grouting of Pre/Post Tensioned Cable D
Precast concrete walls are constructed by casting concrete in a reusable wall mold or form which is then cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and l
PRECAST CONCRETE PROCESS A large number of concrete structures (about 6% of the building frame market) are precast. The individual components are prefabricated off site then taken to site where the
Precast concrete construction process has many advantages over cast-in-situ concrete structures as well as steel, wood and masonry constructions.
Precast concrete cladding panels are individual units attached to the external frame of a building to enclose it. Types, loads, features and construction of precast concrete claddings are discussed
A precast concrete block is primarily used as a building material in the construction of walls. It is sometimes called a concrete masonry unit (CMU). A concrete block is one of se
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.
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
