Building Material

Cement Types and Characteristics of Cements

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

Understanding Chimney Damage from High-Efficiency Boiler Venting

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

Cement Grouting for Cracks in Concrete and Masonry

Cement Grouting for Cracks in Concrete and Masonry Wide  cracks,  particularly  in  mass  concrete  abutments / piers  and  masonry substructures  can be  repaired  by  filling  with  portland  cem

Which Cement Works Best for Concrete Slab?

Everyone likes to renovate their homes once in a while. This is primarily because of rusty walls or water leakages from roofs and floor cracks. Technology is developing day by day, and the construc

Cold Joint in Concrete and Methods of Treatment

A cold joint is an advancing face of a concrete pour, which could not be covered by fresh concrete before concrete has begin to set due to stoppage, delay or low rate of pour placement. The fresh c

COARSE AGGREGATES IN HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE

COARSE AGGREGATES IN HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE Given the critical role that the interfacial transition plays in high-strength concrete, the mechanical properties of coarse aggregate will have a more p