Vacuum concrete is the one from which water is removed by vacuum pressure after placement of concrete structural member. Vacuum concrete has high strength and durability than normal concrete. Water-cement ratio is detrimental for concrete. We always try to restrict ...
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AERATED CONCRETE & ITS PROPERTIES
Aerated concrete is made by introducing air or gas into a slurry composed of Portland cement or lime and finely crushed siliceous filler so that when the mix sets and hardens, a uniformly cellular structure is formed. Though it is ...
Properties of Hardened Concrete
Properties of Hardened Concrete Fully cured, hardened concrete must be strong enough to withstand the structural and service loads which will be applied to it and must be durable enough to withstand the environmental exposure for which it is intended. ...
Different Properties of Fresh Concrete for Construction Works
Fresh concrete has different properties which are required for construction of concrete structures at site. The most important properties of fresh concrete are discussed. Properties of Fresh Concrete for Construction Works Workability of Concrete Concrete workability is the relative ease ...
Polymer Cement Concrete: Properties and Uses
Polymer cement concrete is a composite concrete that consist of synthetic polymer within the binding material. Polymer concrete has advantages of higher properties, low energy requirements and low labor costs. It is also called as Polymer Portland cement concrete (PPCC) ...
DEPOLLUTANT PHOTOCATALYTIC CONCRETE (DPCC)
The word photocatalysis is a compound word made up of (1) photo or light and (2) catalysis or acceleration of a chemical reaction rate by addition of a catalyst. A catalyst is a substance which although combines with the reactants ...
What is Green Concrete? Its Applications and Advantages in Construction
What is Green Concrete? Concrete which is made from concrete wastes that are eco-friendly are called as “Green concrete”. Green Concrete is a term given to a concrete that has had extra steps taken in the mix design and placement to ...
Pervious Concrete: Futuristic Solution to Urban Runoff?
Pervious concrete is a special type of concrete with a high porosity used for concrete flatwork applications that allows water from precipitation and other sources to pass directly through, thereby reducing the runoff from a site and allowing groundwater recharge. ...