What is Alkali-Activated Concrete (AAC)?
The Constructor
MAY 15, 2021
Alkali-activated concrete (AAC) is defined as a class of cement-free concrete that is an alternative to Portland cement concrete (PCC). In AAC, the.
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The Constructor
MAY 15, 2021
Alkali-activated concrete (AAC) is defined as a class of cement-free concrete that is an alternative to Portland cement concrete (PCC). In AAC, the.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Internal curing is a technique that extends the hydration of Portland cement without increasing the initial water-cementitious material ratio. The technique involves employing water stored in the saturated lightweight aggregate or superabsorbent polymer to cure concrete and help further with the hydration of cement.
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GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 26, 2022
A Perfect Mix: VERIFI® and Portland Limestone Cement. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. VERIFI® In-Transit Concrete Management.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2018
Ordinary Portland cement is one of the most widely used type of Cement. In 1824 Joseph Aspdin gave the name as Portland cement as it has similarity.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Field test of portland cement-free binder for concrete shows promise, says structural engineer.
The Constructor
JANUARY 6, 2019
Cellular concrete is special engineered concrete which is manufactured by mixing Portland cement, sand, fly ash, water and pre-formed foam in varied.
The Constructor
APRIL 7, 2019
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is the most widely used cement in the construction world. It is the basic ingredient for producing concrete, mortar,
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2018
Ordinary Portland cement is one of the most widely used type of Cement. In 1824 Joseph Aspdin gave the name as Portland cement as it has similarity.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 1, 2021
Portland Cement Uses. In construction, there have many more uses for Portland cement. They are – Portland cement is now widely used in construction to make concrete. This cement exists the maximum of concrete masonry units. Where in construction immediately hardness has required this Portland cement is used.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Geopolymer concrete is an innovative and ecofriendly construction material and an alternative to Portland cement concrete. Concrete Technology Special Concrete Concrete Types special concrete' Use of geopolymer reduces.
Learn Civil Engineering
OCTOBER 3, 2020
Today, we will discuss grades of concrete, concrete mix ratios, uses, and many other things related to grades of concrete. First, let me tell you what you mean by the word concrete. Concrete Meaning Concrete is the paste made by mixing Portland cement, sand, fine or coarse aggregates, and water proportionally.
CivilJungle
AUGUST 26, 2023
How Many Bags of Concrete in a Yard? With the use of Portland cement, sand, aggregates water, and other approved ingredients concrete ready mix is prepared beforehand the ingredients are not mixed in the field of work. Dry ready-mix concrete […]
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Types of Portland Cement Different types of Portland cement are manufactured to meet specific purposes, as outlined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Designation C150, which specifies eight types: Type Name Type I Normal Type IA Normal, air entraining Type II Moderate sulfate resistance Type IIA Moderate sulfate resistance, air (..)
The Constructor
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Portland cement is an excellent building material generally used for its excellent binding properties giving strength to structural elements.
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 17, 2019
Optimizing Portland limestone cement. Portland limestone cement provides advantages for performance and controlled strength of cement and concrete, in addition to lowering production costs and CO 2 emissions. Consider the following factors when producing Portland limestone cement. Optimizing Portland limestone cement.
CivilJungle
MARCH 19, 2021
Portland Pozzolana cement is an incorporated cement produced in that certain ratio by the synthesis and characterization of OPC cement from pozzolana materials. PPC type cement is a form of Portland cement distinguished by the existence of pozzolana particles such as fly powder , volcanic ash, that is applied to OPC by 15percent to 35%.
CivilJungle
MARCH 19, 2021
Portland Pozzolana cement is an incorporated cement produced in that certain ratio by the synthesis and characterization of OPC cement from pozzolana materials. PPC type cement is a form of Portland cement distinguished by the existence of pozzolana particles such as fly powder , volcanic ash, that is applied to OPC by 15percent to 35%.
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 2, 2020
Concrete admixture. Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton. Air detraining agents – These liquid air-detraining admixtures reduce the level of plastic air in non air-entrained concrete. michael.delros….
The Constructor
APRIL 29, 2020
Pozzolans can be blended with lime (or Portland cement) to produce blended cements that can replace pure Portland cement commonly used in building.
The Constructor
JUNE 8, 2019
There are various types of materials which are used for the repair of concrete structures. For instance, unmodified Portland cement mortar or grout,
CivilJungle
AUGUST 29, 2023
How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need for a 5×10 Slab? The material combines Portland cement, water, sand, and aggregate with the accepted element. The paste is measured as cement concrete to bind the part of the material together […]
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2018
Portland Pozzolana cement is integrated cement which is formed by synthesising OPC cement with pozzolanic materials in a certain proportion.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Aerated concrete is made by introducing air or gas into a slurry composed of Portland cement or lime and finely crushed siliceous filler so that when.
The Constructor
MARCH 8, 2020
Rice husk ash (RHA) plays two roles in concrete constructions. The first role is using rice husk as a substitute for Portland cement which leads to.
CivilJungle
JUNE 27, 2022
Introduction of Green Concrete. In the history of the concrete world, green concrete is a revolution topic in Denmark; it was first invented in 1998. With the color green concrete has nothing to do. To make the system more sustainable, green concrete eco-friendly materials are used. What Is a Green Concrete?
CivilJungle
MAY 1, 2021
When combined with lime and water, fly ash creates a similar composition to Portland cement. That is used in concrete mixtures , fly ash increases the strength and isolation of the concrete and makes pumping smoother. Fly Ash in Concrete. Fly ash in concrete provides good use of portal cement hydration products.
The Constructor
JUNE 26, 2016
Sir, i need a concrete mix design as per 09-SAMSS-097 – Ready-Mixed Portland Cement Concrete. For all concrete above and under grade, Portland.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The Portland Cement Association believes so, with some time and a lot of hard work. Rick Bohan, PCA's Vice President of Sustainability, outlines the primary opportunities for (and obstacles to) eliminating carbon emissions from the concrete value chain and achieving net-carbon goals by 2050.
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Sugar in Concrete: Cement and Concrete are the foremost paramount engineering materials. Tyrannical weather conditions play indispensable roles on the traits of concrete. Continuous change in weather conditions results in a change of initial setting time of concrete. Concrete gets brawny as it grows older over time.
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 9, 2019
What is Portland Cement The Portland Cement is a particular type of cementing material used in building construction. This blend, when subjected to water, hardens up and when it is hard, mimics the portland stone in color. The Portland Stone is found in quarries in Portland, Dorset in England initially.
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 12, 2019
Ordinary Portland Cement(OPC) is extensively utilized in the construction sectors as primary component for developing concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grouts. Ordinary Portland Cement is graded on the basis of its strength. Grades of Ordinary Portland Cement - The following grades of OPC are available: 1.
The Constructor
AUGUST 26, 2018
Air-entrained portland cement is a special cement which has air bubbles introduced in the cement or concrete that provides the space for expansion of.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 3, 2021
What Is Concrete Resurfacing? Concrete resurfacing is the process to provide a brand new look to damaged concrete. In the process of resurfacing of concrete, a concrete coating is applied on the surface of existing concrete. Types of concrete resurfacing-. Concrete Crack Repair. Floor top STG.
ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2023
Boosters for a more sustainably produced cement, which slashes greenhouse gas emissions up to 40% compared to ordinary portland cement production, say the material, called limestone calcined clay cement, is the next best embodied carbon reducer for concrete since portland limestone cement.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 5, 2022
What Is Transportation of Concrete? Transportation of concrete is a process where we move freshly prepared concrete from one place to another place. Generally, we move concrete to that place where that concrete need to be dumped for structural construction purpose. Methods for Transportation of Concrete.
CivilJungle
MARCH 13, 2021
Mass Concrete: Large bridge piers , foundations , and such as dams like the massive structure , the mass concreting technique is used. For also, mass concrete strength , economy, uniformity, and other factors considered should take into account. The temperature shrinkage is the major problem in mass concrete work.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 20, 2022
Introduction of Concrete Blocks. Concrete blocks are widely known as Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) This type of concrete blocks have some advantages with compare to brick and stone masonry blocks. This concrete blocks may be solid in shape or hollow. Also, read: What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 23, 2012
Quality of Concrete in affected by: Chemical composition of Portland Cement Hydration and development of the microstructure Admixtures Aggregate.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Cambridge Electric Cement uses cement paste from recycled concrete to replace the lime flux used in scrap steel recycling. Its slag can replace the clinker in portland cement.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Alongside swarms of contractors and other industry professionals pouring in to see the latest in concrete equipment, tools and products at the annual World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas, the Portland Cement Association released a relatively rosy economic forecast for 2020 into 2021.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Sustainability attributes of concrete. As the most widely used building material, concrete offers many advantages for meeting the challenges of sustainable development. Not only is concrete entirely recyclable, but it also has a long lifespan. Not only is concrete entirely recyclable, but it also has a long lifespan.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2023
Recent efforts in North America to reduce embodied carbon in concrete are similar to British solutions to eradicate cobras in colonial India. Concrete is similarly suffering from too simple solutions in solving the complex problem of reducing embodied carbon. They have not updated their approach to documentation nor installation.
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. 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.
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