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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. Materials for Repairing Post Concrete Defects: Before commencing the repair, the operative must have all the necessary materials and equipment. Correct technique : The correct technique and the correct tools are essential for repairing damaged concrete.

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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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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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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. 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. Typical composition of reactive powder concrete 800 Mpa 1. Fine sand ( 150 – 400 micron) 5001 kg/m3 3.

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CONCRETE CURING METHODS

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Plastic film materials are sometimes used to cure 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. This reaction, called hydration, produces a stone-like substance—the hardened cement paste.

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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

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Therefore, flyash based CLC is considered as environment friendly sustainable material produced with least energy demand. 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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What Is Mass Concrete | Properties of Mass Concrete | Advantage of Mass Concrete | Disadvantage of Mass Concrete |How Much Mass Density of Concrete

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Mass Concrete: Large bridge piers , foundations , and such as dams like the massive structure , the mass concreting technique is used. Large bridge piers, foundations , and such as dams like the massive structure the mass concreting technique used is known as mass concrete. What Is Mass Concrete?