Anti-stripping agents are used for bituminous mixes and materials to ensure adhesion between bitumen and aggregates (hydrophilic), even when submerged in water. Material Requirement The anti-stripping agents shall consist of fatty acid amines having a long hydrocarbon chain. These agents ...
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Natural Stone Flooring: Properties, Benefits & Drawbacks
Natural stones are the most elegant and luxurious flooring material for building construction. They are quarried from the earth’s surface and possess superior properties compared to artificial stone products. The typical natural stones used for flooring are marble, granite, limestone, ...
Micro Concrete: How is it Used in Concrete Construction?
Micro concrete, also known as micorconcrete or MicroConcrete, is a cement-based coating applied to various surfaces like tiles and woods to provide the look and feel of concrete at a fraction of the weight and cost of real concrete. It ...
5 Uses for Metal Floor Decking
With recent changes in building regulations, particularly following the Grenfell Disaster, there is a need to rethink cladding and decking options for use in high-rise building projects. Consequently, composite decking options have gone through an evolution, and there is a ...
Fiberglass Reinforced Panels: Features, Applications, and Installation
Fiberglass reinforced panels (FRPs) or fiberglass reinforced plywood are flexible panels made of strong polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass. FRPs have a good surface texture and high durability, making them a perfect choice for covering walls and ceilings of commercial ...
CABKOMA Strand Rods: World’s Lightest Anti-Seismic Reinforcement
Japan-based Komatsu Seiten Fabric Laboratory developed an innovative thermoplastic carbon fiber composite called CABKOMA Strand Rod in 2016. It is an efficient seismic reinforcement material that is being used in Komatsu Seiten’s head office exterior to protect it from earthquakes. ...
What is Diamond Plate in Construction?
A diamond plate or deck plate is a type of floor plate with one side having textures or raised patterns and the other side being smooth. The patterns and their area can vary based on the design of the diamond ...
What are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)?
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high-performance insulating panels used to construct walls, ceilings, and floors for residential and light commercial properties. They are a type of composite sandwich panel system that forms an insulating core. Each panel has multiple layers ...