Pumping lightweight aggregate concrete is challenging due to the high water absorption of the aggregate in it which results in issues such as segregation, slump loss, inconsistent mix, etc. Therefo
As the name of the cement denotes, hydro means water and phobic means against. Hydrophobic cement is obtained by grinding portland cement clinker with a film-forming substance such as oleic acid in
The chemical reaction which takes place between cement and water is known as hydration of cement. This reaction is exothermic in nature, which means heat is released during the reaction, and the ev
A hybrid fiber reinforced concrete is a composite of two or more fibers in concrete. Types, mix proportions, advantages and applications of hybrid fiber concrete is discussed.
Hybrid concrete construction is the combination of precast and insitu concrete. Structural actions and benefits of hybrid concrete construction is discussed.
Hybrid concrete cement overlay is placed over bridge deck to improve drainage, skid resistance, increase ride quality and appearance of deck surface.
If you’re planning a concrete project, whether a new driveway or patio, you’ll need to know how much concrete you need to order. That’s where a concrete calculator comes in. If yo
How to control wastage of concrete at site? While estimating quantity of concrete for particular structural work, we normally consider 3-5% as wastage. But wastage of concrete more than that can in
Achieving Durability of Concrete Structures: The durable concrete structures are to be conceptualised, specified, designed, contracted, constructed and maintained. To achieve the design life of the
Hot weather has a significant effect on all stages of concrete production and placement procedures such as increasing rate of hydration and movement of moisture from within and surface of the concr
