Concrete

INTRODUCTION Sulfate attack is a complex form of deterioration that has damaged concrete structures throughout the world. Sulfate attack is particularly complex because the source of sulfates can be external …

“holding water in the concrete” Will: Increase concrete strength Increase concrete abrasion resistance Lessen the chance of concrete scaling Lessen the chance of surface dusting Lessen the chance of concrete …

INTRODUCTION Concrete is a complex material of construction that enables the high compressive strength of natural stone to be used in any configuration. In tension, however, concrete can be no …

Why Concrete Cracks Cracks in concrete are extremely common but often misunderstood. When an owner sees a crack in his slab or wall, especially if the concrete is relatively new, …

Deterioration Of A Reinforced Concrete Structure Is Frequently Caused By A Combination Of Various Factors. It Can Result From Physical Damage, Chemical Attack, And Structural Movement And From Material Degradation …

Concrete mix designs is best defined as a process in selecting suitable ingredients, which is cement, aggregate, sand and water, and determining their relative proportions to give the required strength, …

Introduction The potential strength and durability of concrete of a given mix proportion is very dependent on the degree of its compaction. It is vital, therefore, that the consistency of …

The main properties of hardened concrete are: Deformation of concrete Modulus of elasticity Creep Shrinkage Fatigue Bond Strength Impact on concrete Dynamic loading on concrete Strength of concrete 1) Deformation …

What is Durability!!! Durability of concrete is defined as its ability to resist weathering action ,chemical attack, abrasion or any other process of deterioration. So that durable concrete will retain …