Different types of defects in concrete structures can be cracking, crazing, blistering, delamination, dusting, curling, efflorescence, scaling and spalling. These defects can be due to various reasons or causes. Causes for Defects in Concrete Structures Causes of defects in concrete ...
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Methods of Pouring Concrete as per Recommendations of ACI 304R-00
Concrete pouring is a crucial process which not only needs properly qualified persons but also considerable focus and concentrations. Almost all codes have established certain specifications to ensure proper concrete pouring and prevent its segregation. In this article, correct concrete ...
Practical Methods of Providing Concrete Cover to Reinforcement
The concrete cover thickness is a major protection measure that prevents corrosion and deterioration of reinforcement steel bars. There are number of approaches that have been used to make sure that the exact required cover thickness is obtained during construction. ...
Factors Affecting Durability of Lightweight Concrete and its Remedies
Lightweight concrete has many applications and hence its significant to know its durability properties and resistance in different environmental conditions.
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.
Planning In-Situ Testing of Concrete for Strength, Durability and Damages
In-situ testing of concrete for strength, durability, performance and damages includes tests to show conditions of concrete and location of these tests are discussed.
Compaction of Concrete – Methods and Results of Improper Vibration of Concrete
Compaction of concrete is mostly carried out with vibrators. Methods of concrete compactions, types of vibrators and results of poor compaction is discussed.
Corrosion of Steel Reinforcement in Concrete -Causes and Protection
Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete is complex. Its Causes, factors influencing it and the protection of reinforcement from corrosion is discussed.