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Commonly used Indian Standard Codes (IS codes) for civil engineers

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The IS codes includes numerous standards and methodology for construction, raw material used, structural analaysis and other provisions. Each country possesses their own code book identical to that India contains IS code book for RCC, steel structure. It comprises of some data based on which a civil engineer design the structure.

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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. 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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COMPOSITION OF REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE (RPC)

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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. This compactness gives RPC ultra –high strength and durability.Reactive powder concretes have compressive strength ranging from 200 Mpa to 800Mpa.

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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. and 5 hours respectively It is used in works where concrete is subjected to high temperatures, frost, and acidic action.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

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The repair material must be durable as the parent concrete. 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. Correct technique : The correct technique and the correct tools are essential for repairing damaged concrete.

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Segregation of Concrete- Causes and prohibition

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So basically concrete or Portland cement concrete is a compound material of fine and coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement or cement paste that become hardens over time. According to popular belief, concrete and cement is not the same thing; cement is actually just a part of concrete.

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Types of Concrete Blocks

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These type of blocks are rigid in nature so it increases the probability of road accidents. Paving blocks are also used in the parks, parking area or sometime in the footpath of any road. These blocks are constructed with Portland cement, aggregates, sand, high quality, etc. The general dimension of the paving block is 60 mm.