Joints in liquid retaining concrete structures are important part of its design as joints are required as per size and position of structure.
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Materials for Sealing Joints in Water Retaining Concrete Structures
There are various types of joints in water retaining structures during construction. Sealing materials for joints in these structures are discussed. There are three types of joints in concrete construction, viz. construction joint, expansion joint and contraction joints. Learn more ...
SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOINTS IN CONCRETE
Joints in concrete structures such as contraction joints and expansion joints are required to be provided to prevent cracks in concrete at hardened state. To provide these joints, there certain specification which must be followed. These specifications are explained below: ...
Typical Construction Joints Details and Location for Beams and Columns
Construction joints in RCC beams and columns are required when concreting has to be stopped for the day or more than 30 minutes to maintain bond strength.
Cold Joint in Concrete and Methods of Treatment
A cold joint is an advancing face of a concrete pour, which could not be covered by fresh concrete before concrete has begin to set due to stoppage, delay or low rate of pour placement. The fresh concrete can not ...