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Limit State, Working Stress and Ultimate Load Method of Structural Design

The Constructor

This was the traditional method of design not only for reinforced concrete, but also for structural steel and timber design. As the specified permissible stresses are kept well below the material strength, the assumption of linear elastic behavior is considered justifiable.

Design 189
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Properties of Materials for Underwater Concreting

The Constructor

Concrete mix design for underwater concreting requires the selection of suitable materials and proportioning to produce concrete to meet the.

Concrete 225
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Filler Slabs: Material and Advantages

The Constructor

Filler slab technology is an innovative and cost-effective technology where the dead load of the slab is reduced by replacing the concrete with filler material. The fundamental concept behind the filler slab is that an RCC slab does not need concrete located in the slab’s lower half for its construction.

Materials 213
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Demystifying Reinforced Concrete: Key Principles for Construction

The Constructor

Reinforced concrete is one of the world’s most widely used building materials. From bridges and skyscrapers to foundations and walls, reinforced concrete is essential to modern construction.

Concrete 164
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No-Slump Concrete: Workability and Proportioning of Mixture

The Constructor

As per ACI 116R-00, “No-slump concrete is a freshly mixed concrete that exhibits a slump of less than 25 mm”. Constituent materials of this type of concrete are similar to that of conventional concrete with the only difference being that no-slump concrete contains a greater quantity of aggregate.

Concrete 196
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6 Major Causes of Concrete Damage

The Constructor

Concrete has excellent durability; that is why it is the most widely used construction material. However, design and construction practices, material.

Concrete 202
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Tips for Selection of Materials for High Strength Concrete [PDF]

The Constructor

The materials used to produce high strength concrete (HSC) should be of high quality to achieve designated concrete compressive strength.

Concrete 135