A right water-cement ratio for concrete design will influence the compressive strength, permeability and the overall durability of the concrete structure. The idea of w/c ratio is that more the value, greater is the water content in the concrete and ...
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Overlay Concrete for Crack Repair in Concrete Structures
Overlays are surface depositions of 6 mm or greater in thickness that can be bonded, partially bonded, or unbonded to the surface of the concrete. The material of overlay may be polymer concrete, Portland cement concrete, epoxies, polyesters, and polymer-modified ...
INTERIOR GROUTING
How to grout interior brick wall, grouting interior wall tiles, grouting interior floor tiles, interior grouting, cement grouting, grouting of cracks in masonry and concrete
Structure Repair with Cast-in-Place Conventional Concrete
Cast-in-place conventional concrete are used for repair of structural members such as slabs, walls, columns, piers, hydraulic structures, bridge decks etc.
Tests on Building Stones – Strength and Properties of Stones
There are various tests on building stones to know its properties and suitability for various construction works. Tests on building stones provides physical and chemical properties as well as strength and hardness properties. Tests on Building Stones Following are different tests ...
Construction of Mosaic Flooring
For the construction of a mosaic flooring, a concrete base is prepared and over it lime surkhi mortar is spread to a depth of 5 to 8 cm and leveled. The area over which this is spread is restricted to ...
How to Lay In Situ Terrazzo (Marble Chips) Flooring? [PDF]
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The terrazzo flooring is a composite material consisting of chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass, or other suitable material, mixed with a cementitious or polymeric binder, and poured to form flooring. The flooring is grounded and polished smooth to produce a uniformly textured surface. ...
How to Lay In-situ Granolithic Concrete Flooring? [PDF]
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The granolithic concrete flooring is laid using rich concrete made with specially selected aggregate of high hardness, surface texture, and particle shape, which is adapted for heavy engineering factories, workshops, garages, warehouses, etc. The granolithic concrete is chosen because of ...