Adequate concrete durability can be obtained in the design phase when a structure is conceived, and structural calculations are made, details are designed, materials and their proportions, as well as possible additional preventative measures, are selected. Prevention is further materialized ...
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Factors Affecting Performance of Admixtures in Concrete
There are many factors that influence the performance of admixtures in concrete such as type of admixture, dosage, compatibility of the admixture with cement, mix design, ambient temperature, and the presence of other admixtures. These factors influence the degree of ...
Concrete Mix Design Calculation for M15 Grade as per IS 10262-2009
Step by step concrete mix design calculations for M15 Grade concrete as per IS10262-2009.
Concrete Mix Design as per IS 10262-2009 – Procedure and Calculations
Procedure for concrete mix design calculation as per IS 10262-2009 based on strength and durability, workability, economy is discussed in this article.
Concrete Mix Design Calculation for M20, M25, M30 Concrete with Procedure & Example
Concrete mix design is required to achieve target strength in structures. Concrete Mix design calculation of M20, M25, M30 grade of concrete are explained with example.
Concrete Mix Design Types and Its Advantages
Concrete mix design is process of preparation of concrete with suitable proportion of ingredients to meet the required strength and durability of concrete structure. Every ingredient of concrete consists different properties so, it is not an easy task to get ...
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
Requirements of concrete mix design should be known before calculations for concrete mix. Mix design is done in the laboratory and samples from each mix designed is tested for confirmation of result. But before the mix design process is started, ...
What are the Factors Affecting the Choice of Concrete Mix Design?
What is concrete mix design? Concrete mix design is defined as the appropriate selection and proportioning of constituents to produce a concrete with pre-defined characteristics in the fresh and hardened states. Moreover, concrete mixes are designed in order to achieve ...