Reinforced concrete is one of the world’s most widely used building materials. From bridges and skyscrapers to foundations and walls, reinforced concrete is essential to modern construction. Despite its prevalence, many people need to become more familiar with the key ...
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A Closer Look Into The Uses Of Pervious Concrete
Pervious concrete is quickly becoming the material of choice for many construction projects due to its unique features and benefits. Not only can it reduce runoff and improve drainage, but it also provides superior energy efficiency compared to standard concrete. ...
The Magical Effects of Translucent Concrete
Translucent concrete provides a revolutionary way to bring in natural light while providing structural and aesthetic advantages. This innovative material can create a modern and striking look in architectural projects while conserving energy and increasing safety. In this article, we ...
Placement and Compaction of Roller-Compacted Concrete in Dam Construction
Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is a type of concrete that can support a roller during its unhardened state while it is being compacted. The placement and compaction of RCC is a rapid construction process and therefore its success relies on the ...
Compressive Strength of Concrete: What Causes Low-Strength Breaks in Concrete Cylinders?
The compressive strength test results of concrete cylinders are the basis of acceptance of ready mix concrete for construction. Low-strength breaks of the concrete cylinder during compression testing indicate the low compressive strength of produced concrete. Concrete cylinders for the ...
NeoConcrete: Applications and Advantages
NeoConcrete is a construction material that creates a continuous coating of 0.4 cm thickness for walls, floors, and exteriors that resembles terrazzo or granite finish. It is produced from a mix of cement, decorative aggregate, and resin. The most common ...
How can Lignin Help Improve Concrete Construction?
Lignin is a wood waste, which after necessary processing, can be used in the field of building materials and construction as a water-reducing admixture, set retarder, grinding agent in cement production, cement replacement materials, etc. It makes concrete stronger by ...
How to Prevent Reinforcement Corrosion on Site?
Corrosion of steel bars is highly detrimental for reinforced concrete elements and might undermine their serviceability and even cause structural failure. However, various precautions can be taken to prevent corrosion of steel bars on construction sites. Concrete with high quality ...