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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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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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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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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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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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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The Pantheon, called the Temple of the Gods, is one of the greatest engineering wonders of the Roman Empire. Built in 128 A.D. by Emperor Hadrian, the...
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Primarily, concrete is a heterogeneous mixture of cement, aggregates, and water. However, the environmental and climatic conditions at times take the ...
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In order to activate the adhesive property of cement to allow it to act as a binder, cement has to react with water. When water is added to powdered c...
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In ordinary construction works where the environmental factors and site parameters do not constrain or assail the performance of concrete greatly, the...
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