Various factors for selection of reinforced concrete over other construction materials such as masonry, steel and timber such as properties and advantages of reinforced concrete.
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Factors Affecting Performance of Concrete During Fire
Concrete structures are exposed to fire and high temperature during life service which creates changes in concrete properties detrimentally causing failure.
Flexural Test on Concrete, Its Significance, Procedures and Applications
Flexural test on concrete based on the ASTM standards are explained. Differences if present in specification or any other aspects of flexural test on concrete between ASTM standard, Indian standard and British standard are specified.
Vee-Bee Test to Determine Workability of Concrete using Consistometer
Objective of Vee-Bee test is to determine the workability of freshly mixed concrete using consistometer. Apparatus, procedure, precaution and advantages are discussed.
Normal Concrete vs. High-Strength Concrete Properties and Difference
Concrete as a construction material are grouped as normal concrete or high strength concrete based on its compressive strength. Difference and properties of normal and high strength concrete is discussed.
Fire Resistance of Concrete Materials and Structures
Fire resistance of concrete is well appreciable. Fire resistance of concrete as a material and structures and methods to improve fire resistance are discussed.
Effect of Water Impurities on Concrete Strength, Durability and Other Properties
Presence of impurities in water for concrete mix leads to decrease in structural properties of concrete such as strength and durability to a large extent.
Heat Resistant Concrete or Refractory Concrete -Installation and Applications
Heat resistant concrete or refractory concrete have properties of handling extreme temperatures. Installation and applications of heat resistant refractory concrete is discussed.