Different types of structures / construction require different types of concrete curing methods. The curing method of RCC Slab cannot be applied to RCC column. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss about the various concrete curing methods which can ...
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Inspection Checklist for Concrete Placement
Inspection of concreting works is an important step to achieve greater strength and durability of the structure. Although it is easy to remember number of checks during inspection of concrete member, a checklist is always required for record of the placement ...
Curing of Cement Concrete – Time and Duration
Curing of cement concrete is defined as the process of maintaining the moisture and temperature conditions of concrete for hydration reaction to normally so that concrete develops hardened properties over time. The main components which need to be taken care ...
Quality Management System (QMS) in Concrete Construction
Quality Management System (QMS) for concrete construction must be considered as an important part of the construction project. A set of detailed guidelines regarding the quality management of concrete construction is called as QMS. QMS guidelines will help to improve ...
Methods of Protecting Concrete Surfaces from Damages and Deterioration
Surface protection of concrete structural members is necessary to protect the structure from damage due to environmental considerations. Corrosion of reinforcement due to permeability of water / moisture, chemical attack on structural members, structures nearby sea-coast etc. are all responsible ...
Durability of Reinforced Concrete in Different Environmental Conditions
Durability and strength are two most important criteria for the design of reinforced concrete structures. These are the two requirements for the long term performance of concrete structures. Any deficiency in any of the two i.e. durability and strength, could ...
Cavitation Damage to Concrete Structures and its Prevention Methods
Cavitation damage to concrete structure surface is most common in case of spillway in dams. Cavitation damage leads to cracks on the concrete surface.
HOW TO CONSTRUCT DURABLE CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Achieving Durability of Concrete Structures: The durable concrete structures are to be conceptualised, specified, designed, contracted, constructed and maintained. To achieve the design life of the structure at reasonable maintenance cost, the following aspects are required to be taken care ...