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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. The structural frame consists of slabs, beams and columns. Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments.

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

The size of movement depends upon the change in temperature and the coefficient of thermal expansion o f concrete. The coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is influenced largely by the coefficient of thermal expansion of the aggregates since the aggregate occupies 70-80% of the volume of the concrete.

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to Steel Corrosion (cracks parallel to steel bars) 2. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to shrinkage of concrete 3. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to increased load on the slab 4. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to sulphate attack 5.

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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

The benefits of using steel fibres in concrete are as follows: 1. Steel Fibres are generally distributed throughout a given cross section whereas reinforcing bars or wires are placed only where required 2.

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

These are the environments to which the concrete will be exposed during its working life. These are: Mild exposure Moderate exposure Severe exposure Very severe exposure, and Extreme exposure.

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REDUCING DRYING SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

This type of shrinkage is caused by the loss of moisture from the cement paste constituent, which can shrink by as much as 1% per unit length. Unfortunately, aggregate provides internal restraint that reduces the magnitude of this volume change to about 0.05%.

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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

They may be load bearing, or they may be just decorative to act as a façade. The techniques that are used in the manufacture of panels permit a variety of finishes that imitate virtually any type of architecture at a fraction of the cost.

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR DESIGN MIX CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The concrete shall be deemed to comply with the strength requirements if: a) every sample has a test strength not less than the characteristic value;or b) The strength of one or more samples though less than the characteristic value, is in each case not less than the greater of : 1) The characteristic strength minus 1.35

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TYPES OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Nominal Mixes In the past the specifications for concrete prescribed the proportions of cement, fine and coarse aggregates. These mixes of fixed cement-aggregate ratio which ensures adequate strength are termed nominal mixes. These offer simplicity and under normal circumstances, have a margin of strength above that specified.

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CONCRETE CREEP

The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2012

Water within the hardened cement paste is forced to more as a result of the applied load. This movement of moisture is the primary cause of creep deformation. Some movement also occurs due to the propagation of microcracks. The movement due to creep can be greater than the elastic strain on loading.

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PRESTRESSED CONCRETE OVER REINFORCED CONCRETE.

The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

There are two ways of overcoming this problem: Embed another material in the concrete which is strong in tension – reinforced concrete Remove the tension altogether – by arching or prestressing.

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FACTORS AFFECTING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

in dry conditions), it should be suitable for use in concrete. Quality of Raw Materials: Cement: Provided the cement conforms with the appropriate standard and it has been stored correctly (i.e.

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PRECAST CONCRETE PROCESS

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

The following figures illustrate the precast concrete process: 1. The individual components are prefabricated off site then taken to site where they are erected.

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

From the diagram above, we can see how the process unfolds. When the binding has set, the steel bars are placed into position.

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WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS?

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS? Tweet Why do we test concrete compressive strength after 28 days? The table below shows the compressive strength gained by concrete after 1, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days with respect to the grade of concrete we use.

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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. Fly ash is considered as one of the waste industrial product that cannot be easily disposed. It solves the problem of disposal of flyash and at the same time it reduces the cost of the construction.

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WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE?

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE? WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE? Tweet Precast concrete is cast under factory controlled conditions and not erected on site until it is fully hardened. Just like in-situ concrete, precast concrete can be plain, reinforced or prestressed concrete.

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FEATURES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

There is no grout loss, such as that from badly fitting formwork, which results in poor quality concrete like shown below.

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CONCRETE CURING METHODS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Both the rate and degree of hydration, and the resulting strength of the final concrete, depend on the curing process that follows placing and consolidating the plastic concrete. This reaction, called hydration, produces a stone-like substance—the hardened cement paste.

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COMPOSITION OF REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE (RPC)

The Constructor

DECEMBER 17, 2011

It is new technique involved in the civil engineering.Reactive powder concrete in made by replacing the conventional sand and aggregate by grounded quartz less than300 micron size, silica fume, synthesized precipitated silica ,steel fibers about 1 cm in length and 180 micron in diameter.

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STRESS-STRAIN CURVE FOR CONCRETE

The Constructor

JANUARY 22, 2012

The stress strain curve of concrete lies between those of the aggregate and the cement paste. The aggregate is more rigid than the cement paste and will therefore deform less (i.e. have a lower strain) under the same applied stress.

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THIN SHELL CONCRETE STRUCTURE?TYPES & FORMS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The shells are most commonly flat plates and domes , but may also take the form of ellipsoids or cylindrical sections, or some combination thereof.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete. Expediency: The longer the repair is left, the more work has to be done, and the less likely that the repair will blend in.

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LOADS ON PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDINGS

The Constructor

AUGUST 24, 2012

Cladding panels behave like wall panels and are therefore subjected to the same forces, i.e. axial compression, horizontal flexure due to wind, and in-plane and out-of-plane shear.

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

This allows a greater performance from the cladding panel than simple building enclosure.

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What to Do If the Concrete Cube Fails After 28 Days?

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APRIL 22, 2022

What to Do If the Concrete Cube Fails After 28 Days? So, What To Do If Concrete Cube Falls after 24 days? There are many record and recovery choices if the concrete cell falls in the Test. There are many record and recovery choices if the concrete cell falls in the Test. Cube Test of Concrete.

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TESTS ON WATER FOR CONCRETE

The Constructor

AUGUST 18, 2012

The initial setting time should not be less than 1 hour and to be within 25% of the result with distilled water.

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BULK DESNSITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Procedure for measuring bulk density of concrete is as per IS 1199 – methods of sampling and analysis of concrete.

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HAND MIXING OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The concrete can be specified in two ways : a) by proportioning of the constituents /ingredients (nominal mix) b) by required strength (Design mix) Concrete is mixed by any two methods, based on requirement as per quality and quantity of concrete required.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc. The site should be in fully developed area or in the area which has potential of development. The site should command a good view of landscape such a hill, river, lake, etc.

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Subways in America

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Closing down the project: Once the execution of the project is completed, the project team evaluates the team’s performance, documents related to the project are achieved, lessons learned form the experiences in the project is captured and celebrate the project’s completion.

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2

The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

For instance, the concrete sub and superstructure should not need replacing during 120 year design life. The items that will need maintenance and or replacement include: Bearings Waterproofing membranes Road surfacing Movement joints Parapets The road surfacing will have to be replaced over long stretches of the carriageway.

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-1

The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AND STRUCTURAL.

The Constructor

MARCH 26, 2012

Hybrid concrete construction can incorporate all the benefits of precasting, (e.g. The different materials are used according to their strengths and weaknesses to provide simple, buildable and competitive high-quality structures that offer consistent performance. economy, flexibility, moulability, continuity and robustness).

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CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS

The Constructor

APRIL 2, 2012

This tie prevents the beam and the slab separating during the in-situ concrete screeding operation. Finally, in-situ concrete is poured. First, a rubber bearing is placed at the support point. When the slab is in position, a welded connection is made. Reinforcement is placed onto the top of the slab.

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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

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Oresund Bridge

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

It is the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe and connects the two metropolitan areas of the Öresund Region: the Danish capital of Copenhagen and the Swedish city of Malmo.

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PERMANENT FORMWORK METHOD FOR BEAM CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

MARCH 27, 2012

More efficiently, they can act compositely with the in-situ concrete. Indeed some beams, particularly in seismic areas are designed to act both compositely and non-compositely in the same span. Non-Composite Permanent Formwork: Non-composite precast permanent formwork is used to speed the erection process and assure quality finish.

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ACCELERATED CURING METHOD FOR COMPRESSIVE.

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

This method is also used to find out 28 days compressive strength of concrete in 28 hours. (As As per IS 9013-1978-Method of making, curing and determining compressive strength of accelerated cured concrete test specimens).

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BALANCED CANTILEVER METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

The complete pier segment is then used as an erection platform and launching base for all subsequent travelling formwork and concrete segment construction. Special formwork is positioned and cast-in-situ pier segment is begun. Cast-in-situ segments range between 3mm to 5m in length with formwork moving in tandem with each segment.

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