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How to measure concrete mix design

Construction Cost Estimating

Concrete mix design refers to the method utilized for finding out the exact ratios of cement, sand and aggregates for concrete so that the target strength of concrete can be obtained. For concrete mix design, different types of laboratory testing and calculations should be accomplished to get exact mix ratios.

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Tensile Strength of Concrete| What is Tensile Strength of Concrete | Why Concrete Weak in Tension |Split Cylinder Test of Concrete | Tensile Strength Test Procedure

CivilJungle

Information of Tensile Strength of Concrete. Concrete is one of the most widely used versatile building materials in the Construction Industry which is used in the construction of various types of structures such as buildings , bridges, dams, and roads, etc. Also, read: What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

BD+C

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Here are five reasons why. Here are five reasons why.

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What Is RQD | Advantages of Rock Quality Designation | Limitations of Rock Quality Designation (RQD)

CivilJungle

Also, read: What Is Workability of Concrete | Factors Affecting Workability | Test |Errors. The full form of RQD is Rock Quality Designation which is a parameter used to measure the degree of jointing or fracture in the rock mass. The Rock quality designation index was developed by Deere in the year 1964. What Is RQD?

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All About of Cold Joint in Concrete | What is Cold Joint Concrete | Effect of the Cold Joint Concrete | How to Avoid Concrete cold Joint | Concrete Cold Joint Repair

CivilJungle

Information of Cold Joint Concrete. Concreting is a critical process which required a strict supervision during placing and compaction of the concrete so as to achieve the desired strength. Cold joint in the concrete is a defect which occurs in the concrete due to improper or delayed placing of the concrete layers.

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

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. The durability requirement, like clear cover to reinforcement steel is governed by these exposure conditions.

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Specification of M50 concrete mix design

Construction Cost Estimating

Concrete mix design belongs to the method of determining the ratios of concrete mix in terms of proportions of cement, sand and coarse aggregates. The concrete mix design proportions are both by volume or by mass. The mix design M-50 grade (with Admixture –Sikament) presented here is for reference purpose only.