Introduction The potential strength and durability of concrete of a given mix proportion is very dependent on the degree of its compaction. It is vita...
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- Farhan Khan
- April 20, 2020
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Farhan is a highly experienced civil engineer from the Southern side of Texas and has been associated with ConstructionHow since 2020. Over almost a decade, his wide span of expertise enabled him to bring forth his fair share of stories and experiences related to the most iconic engineering examples worldwide. He has also contributed to online and offline publications on requests. Engineering is his passion, which is why he chose to become part of our honorable team of industry experts looking to provide authentic and credible guidelines to the reader.
- Farhan Khan
- April 20, 2020
The main properties of hardened concrete are: Deformation of concrete Modulus of elasticity Creep Shrinkage Fatigue Bond Strength Impact on concrete D...
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- Farhan Khan
- April 18, 2020
Durability of concrete is defined as the resistance of concrete against abrasion and deterioration. It means that how much damage a concrete member of...
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- Farhan Khan
- April 18, 2020
In concrete construction works, well-selected materials and proper mix design procedures can affirm the strength and performance of concrete. However,...
Read more Batching, Mixing, Transporting and Handling Concrete
- Farhan Khan
- April 14, 2020
Introduction While hot weather conditions are commonly encountered in summer, combinations of high temperatures, winds and low humidity could result i...
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- Farhan Khan
- April 14, 2020
Concrete is used all around the world for its versatility. This mixture of cementitious material and aggregate, which forms a hardened mass on the set...
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- Farhan Khan
- April 13, 2020
Concrete, in general, is a concoction of cement, aggregates and water. Each of these components accounts for a particular purpose or target. However, ...
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- Farhan Khan
- April 13, 2020
In this article, we will talk about the aggregates with their different types and uses of aggregates in construction. Let’s start with the intro...
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- Farhan Khan
- April 11, 2020
When dealing with concrete, the aggregates are the materials that are inert in nature and impart strength to the mix. However, the overall concrete st...
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- Farhan Khan
- April 10, 2020
We have the following physical properties of concrete which have various effects on strength of concrete. Specific gravity Density Absorption and surf...
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