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.
Exposed Concrete Floor and Finishes, Its Construction and Applications
Exposed concrete floors are suitable for various applications is used for warehouses, galleries etc. Finishes and construction of exposed concrete floors are discussed.
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.
Hand Mixing of Concrete -Procedure and Precautions
Carrying out hand mixing of concrete requires special skills and care during the process for quality control of fresh concrete. Procedure and precautions for hand mixing of concrete is discussed.
What is Stamped Concrete? Features, Methods and Procedures of Stamping Concrete
Stamped concrete is a very intelligent and innovative innovation in concrete widely applied for floor in patios, car porch, driveways and sidewalks. Features, methods and procedure of stamping of concrete is discussed.
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.