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Concrete admixture

GCP Applied Technologies

Organic water reducers – Most offered here are an aqueous solution of modified lignosulfonates containing a catalyst which promotes more complete hydration of Portland cement. Hydration stabilizer – This ready-to-use aqueous solution of chemical compounds is specifically designed to stabilize the hydration of Portland cement concretes.

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TYPES OF CEMENT AND THEIR USES

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Blast Furnace Slag Cement It is obtained by grinding the clinkers with about 60% slag and resembles more or less in properties of Portland cement It can used for works economic considerations is predominant. It is more costly and is used for architectural purposes such as pre-cast curtain wall and facing panels, terrazzo surface etc.,

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COMPOSITION OF REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE (RPC)

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Portland cement – type V 1000 kg/m3 2. Portland cement – type V 955 kg/m 3 2. This compactness gives RPC ultra –high strength and durability.Reactive powder concretes have compressive strength ranging from 200 Mpa to 800Mpa. Typical composition of reactive powder concrete 800 Mpa 1. Fine sand ( 150 – 400 micron) 5001 kg/m3 3.

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

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The backing concrete is made from an ordinary mix, whereas the façade may consist of a special mix, e.g. white Portland cement. However, it is used more frequently as a non-structural decorative façade. A great variety of forms, details and colours can be produced. Precast concrete cladding is not exclusive to precast frames.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

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The materials normally used for patch repairs are: Portland cement and white Portland cement: Repairs are tend to be made with a high concentration of cement which will make the finished repair appear darker than the parent concrete. White Portland cement helps to lighten the colour. Now prepare the replacement concrete.

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CONCRETE CURING METHODS

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Curing is the period of time from consolidation to the point where the concrete reaches its design strength. This reaction, called hydration, produces a stone-like substance—the hardened cement paste. Hydration continues indefinitely at a decreasing rate as long as the mixture contains water and the temperature conditions are favorable.

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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

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The density is considerably reduced by using fly ash based cellular lightweight concrete than normal concrete and at the same time, the strength is not affected by appropriate design mix. When we use this type of concrete we achieve large volume by less amount of concrete. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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