http://theconstructor.org The Constructor of Modern World!- A Home For Civil Engineers Tue, 11 May 2010 21:32:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/bioconcrete/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/bioconcrete/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:37:58 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/bioconcrete/ Related Posts TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE
Properties of Hardened Concrete Early volume change Creep Properties Permeability Stress-Strain Relation... High Volume Fly Ash Concrete
Fly ash is used as the blending agent to achieve durable concrete;... Concrete in Seawater
Concrete in Seawater   For several reasons, effect of seawater on concrete... Concrete Admixtures – Types and Uses
Proprietary mixture of chemicals added at the mixing stage to concrete to... PERMEABILITY OF CONCRETE
If concrete is impermeable, corrosive agents cannot penetrate and attack it. Concrete... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/bioconcrete/feed/ 1 http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/papercrete/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/papercrete/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:34:54 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/papercrete/ Related Posts FLOWABLE FILL
Flowable fill refers to a cementitious slurry consisting of a mixture of... REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE
REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE • A composite material & ultra high strength with... Fresh Concrete
1. Quality of Concrete in affected by: Chemical composition of Portland Cement... LOAD BEARING MASONRY
Load bearing masonry is among the oldest and most widespread building techniques... TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE
Properties of Hardened Concrete Early volume change Creep Properties Permeability Stress-Strain Relation... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/papercrete/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/flowable-fill/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/flowable-fill/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:25:53 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/flowable-fill/ Related Posts EMBANKMENT MATERIALS
Embankment Materials a. Earth-fill materials. (1) While most soils can be used... ELEMENTS OF EARTH FILL DAMS
Some Elements of Earth Fill Dams 1. Crest of dam: The crest... COMPACTION FACTOR TEST
Compaction factor apparatus’ trowels, hand scoop (15.2 cm long), a rod of... BACKFILLING, CONSOLIDATION & COMPACTION
Preparation The ground over which the filling has to be done should... COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON CONCRETE CYLINDERS
AIM To determine the compressive strength of concrete cylinders. APPARATUS Compression testing... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/flowable-fill/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/recycled-aggregate-concrete/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/recycled-aggregate-concrete/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:02:14 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/recycled-aggregate-concrete/ Related Posts Spreadsheet-BIS Code of Practice
Following topics are covered in this spread sheet as per IS 456-2000... PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE:
Concrete is known by its grade which is designated as M15, M20... TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE
Properties of Hardened Concrete Early volume change Creep Properties Permeability Stress-Strain Relation... DETERMINATION OF AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE
DETERMINATION OF AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE AIM: (i) to determine the impact value... Deleterious Substances in Aggregate- Alkali-Aggregate Reactions
Deleterious Substances in Aggregate- Alkali-Aggregate Reactions Organic Impurities Organic impurities interfere with... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/recycled-aggregate-concrete/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/fire-proof-concrete/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/fire-proof-concrete/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:12:00 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/fire-proof-concrete/ Related Posts Precast Concrete Methods
Precast concrete means a concrete member that is cast and cured at... Concrete Framing System
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Every construction material & system has its own characteristics which to a... ALL ABOUT LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE
LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE The use of LWC (Lightweight concrete) has been a feature... Concrete in Seawater
Concrete in Seawater   For several reasons, effect of seawater on concrete... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/fire-proof-concrete/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/lightweight-concrete-and-application/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/lightweight-concrete-and-application/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:27:16 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/?p=1349 Related Posts Fresh Concrete
1. Quality of Concrete in affected by: Chemical composition of Portland Cement... COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CUBES
To determine the compressive strength of concrete specimens prepared and to verify... ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS REQUIRED PER CUBIC METRE OF COMPACTED MORTAR OR CONCRETE
NOMINAL MIX WATER CEMENT RATIO WATER PER 50KG BAG OF CEMENT CEMENT... Uses of Concrete Admixtures
What are Concrete Admixtures ? · Ingredients other than PC, water, and... RECYCLED AGGREGATE CONCRETE
To obtain good quality concrete using recycled aggregate it is necessary to... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/lightweight-concrete-and-application/feed/ 1 http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/self-compacting-concrete-with-tests/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/self-compacting-concrete-with-tests/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:45:05 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/?p=1336 Related Posts Self-Compacting Concrete
Introduction. For several years beginning in 1983, the problem of the durability... TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE
Properties of Hardened Concrete Early volume change Creep Properties Permeability Stress-Strain Relation... COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CUBES
To determine the compressive strength of concrete specimens prepared and to verify... REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE
REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE • A composite material & ultra high strength with... Fresh Concrete
1. Quality of Concrete in affected by: Chemical composition of Portland Cement... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/self-compacting-concrete-with-tests/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/reactive-powder-concrete/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/reactive-powder-concrete/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:22:21 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/?p=1266 Related Posts PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE:
Concrete is known by its grade which is designated as M15, M20... Properties of Concrete
Must be fabricated with components cement, aggregates, water, admixtures. In the design... Properties of Concrete
Must be fabricated with components cement, aggregates, water, admixtures. In the design... Durability of Concrete Structures
A long service life is considered synonymous with durability. Since durability under... High Volume Fly Ash Concrete
Fly ash is used as the blending agent to achieve durable concrete;... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/reactive-powder-concrete/feed/ 1 http://theconstructor.org/2009/12/concrete-in-seawater/ http://theconstructor.org/2009/12/concrete-in-seawater/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:41:55 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/?p=843 Related Posts SULPHATE ATTACK IN CONCRETE AND ITS PREVENTION
Sulfate attack is a chemical breakdown mechanism where sulfate ions attack components... PERMEABILITY OF CONCRETE
If concrete is impermeable, corrosive agents cannot penetrate and attack it. Concrete... CONCRETE DURABILITY PROBLEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED CAUSES OF CONCRETE DURABILITY PROBLEMS   The inferior durability characteristics of... RCC STRUCTURES IN COASTAL AREAS
The entire coastal belt of the Indian peninsula is considered as an... SILICA FUME CONCRETE
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