Shrinkage compensating concrete is an expansive concrete that expands by an amount equal or greater than the volume change anticipated for drying shrinkage.
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Purpose of providing bridge column casing is to improve its ductility, shear and flexural capacity. Methods of column casing, details and uses are discussed.
Direct Design of Concrete Pipes for Sewer Sanitary
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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.
Architectural Cast-in-Place Concrete and its Mix, Features and Uses
Architectural concrete provides higher aesthetic finish and serves the structural function for a building. Mix proportions, features and uses of architectural cast-in-place concrete is discussed.
Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete – Advantages and Applications in Construction
A hybrid fiber reinforced concrete is a composite of two or more fibers in concrete. Types, mix proportions, advantages and applications of hybrid fiber concrete is discussed.
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Lightweight concrete has many applications and hence its significant to know its durability properties and resistance in different environmental conditions.