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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Durability Considerations For Blended Cement Based REINFORCED CONCRETE Close Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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

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JANUARY 14, 2012

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

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MARCH 25, 2012

The backing concrete is made from an ordinary mix, whereas the façade may consist of a special mix, e.g. white Portland cement. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. A great variety of forms, details and colours can be produced.

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Sulphate attack in concrete foundation and cement mortar below ground level. Movement in walls above ground level and expansion and deterioration of cement mortar and concrete below ground level. Cracking in walls in line of weakness in structure. Clayey soil with high sulphate content. Inadequate support to foundation from land-fill.

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

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JANUARY 14, 2012

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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. The lowest water-to-cement ratio is important to avoid this type of shrinkage. The result is a series of shallow, closely spaced, fine cracks.

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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. Nominal Mixes In the past the specifications for concrete prescribed the proportions of cement, fine and coarse aggregates. These mixes are termed standard mixes.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

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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. Following are the cases, which affect creep in concrete: When the aggregate volume is increased, creep will be less as the aggregate is more rigid than the cement paste.

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ACI certification builds concrete wisdom

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MARCH 21, 2018

Furthering the consistency initiative, GCP's concrete lab is regulated by the Cement Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) , vetting against 900+ labs across the country. ASTM C143/C143M—Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete. ASTM C1064/C1064M—Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete. Cement production.

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STRESS-STRAIN CURVE FOR CONCRETE

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JANUARY 22, 2012

The aggregate is more rigid than the cement paste and will therefore deform less (i.e. The stress strain curve of concrete lies between those of the aggregate and the cement paste. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

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MARCH 21, 2012

Posted in Category: Concrete Cracks , Concrete Durability , Concrete Technology Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra.

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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

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AUGUST 7, 2012

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REINFORCEMENT CORROSION-CAUSES & PREVENTION

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MARCH 18, 2012

Depth: Recommendations for minimum depths of cover are given in the codes of practice and are based on exposure conditions and minimum cement contents. Higher cement contents infer lower water cement rations leading to permitted reductions in cover.

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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It is not only found a productive use of a waste industrial product, but incorporation of fly ash also saves nearly 40% on cement content, otherwise needed for the corresponding Cement and Sand only mixes, thereby also leading to substantial reduction in the cost of manufacture.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

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MARCH 20, 2012

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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BALANCED CANTILEVER METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

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JANUARY 17, 2012

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CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS

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APRIL 2, 2012

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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

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JANUARY 17, 2012

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Shoring, Underpinning and Scaffolding

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

Hydraulic Shoring Hydraulic shoring is the use of hydraulic pistons that can be pumped outward until they press up against the trench walls. Hydraulics tend to be faster and easier; the other methods tend to be used for longer term applications or larger excavations.

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

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AUGUST 10, 2012

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COMPOSITION OF REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE (RPC)

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DECEMBER 17, 2011

RPC is composed of very fine powders (cement, sand, quartz powder, and silica fume), steel fibers (optional) and a super plasticizer. Portland cement – type V 1000 kg/m3 2. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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PERMANENT FORMWORK METHOD FOR BEAM CONSTRUCTION

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MARCH 27, 2012

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

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MARCH 20, 2012

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

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HAND MIXING OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

b) The required quantity of cement is dumped on the sand and spread evenly. c) The sand and cement is then mixed intimately with spade, turning the mixture over and over again until it is of even colour throughout and free from streaks. b) The required quantity of cement is dumped on the sand and spread evenly.

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

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AUGUST 16, 2012

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TESTS ON WATER FOR CONCRETE

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AUGUST 18, 2012

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR DESIGN MIX CONCRETE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

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HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AND STRUCTURAL.

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MARCH 26, 2012

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WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE?

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MARCH 25, 2012

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DYNAMIC SKYSCRAPPER

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NOVEMBER 5, 2011

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-3

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JANUARY 13, 2012

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