How to Finish hardened Concrete Surfaces?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Finishing hardened concrete surface is carried out to achieve finely finished surface. There are number of methods and equipment that have been used.
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How to Bond New Concrete to Hardened/Plastic Concrete? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 11, 2020
Bonding new concrete to plastic and hardened concrete is an important task that is needed in many construction works. The formation of a good bond.
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Methods of Finishing Hardened Concrete Surface
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Finishing hardened concrete surface is carried out just after the removal of formwork to achieve finely finished surface. There are various methods.
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Lithium Silicate Chemical Hardeners for concrete
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
There are several types of concrete hardener but lithium silicate chemical hardner is fairly new one and developed after other types. The Lithium.
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What Is Hardened Concrete | Properties of Hardened Concrete
CivilJungle
JUNE 17, 2021
What Is Hardened Concrete? Hardened concrete is a type of concrete that is strong and have the capacity to bear the structural as well as service loads that are applied to it. Hardened concrete is one of the strongest and durable construction material s. Properties of Hardened Concrete.
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How to detect/identify reinforcement bars inside the hardened concrete?
The Constructor
OCTOBER 5, 2020
How to detect/identify reinforcement bars inside the hardened concrete, such as footings and columns without destructing the built concrete?
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PROPERTIES OF HARDENED SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE
The Constructor
APRIL 10, 2013
Following are the properties of hardened self compacting concrete: 1. Compressive strength of Self Compacting Concrete In all SCC mixes. Concrete Technology Self Compacting Concrete Special Concrete special concrete'
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TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE IN STRUCTURES
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Various tests on Hardened Concrete is done to ensure the design strength of concrete and quality of concrete construction is achieved. Normal tests.
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PROPERTIES OF HARDENED CONCRETE
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 4, 2012
Fully cured, hardened concrete must be strong enough to withstand the structural and service loads which will be applied to it and must be durable.
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Effects of Fly Ash on Properties of Hardened Concrete
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
There are various effects of fly ash on properties of hardened concrete such as strength, durability, creep, volume changes of concrete which are.
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Properties of Hardened Concrete with Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS)
The Constructor
JANUARY 16, 2017
The physical properties of Ground Granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) provides advantages to the concrete in fresh state as well as in its hardened.
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What is fresh and hardened concrete?
Learn Civil Engineering
JANUARY 26, 2022
deference between fresh and hardened concrete
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Concrete Forms – Types and Selection of Concrete Forms
The Constructor
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Concrete forms can be defined as a solid barrier that helps to hold the fluid concrete in place until it hardens and acquire a particular shape.
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Concrete Dusting: Causes and Preventive Measures
The Constructor
OCTOBER 15, 2022
Dusting, also known as chalking, is the formation of fine, loose powdery material on the surface of hardened concrete that can be swept away easily. The post Concrete Dusting: Causes and Preventive Measures appeared first on The Constructor. Dusting occurs due to a thin, weak layer of a […].
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Penetration Resistance Test on Hardened Concrete- Purpose and Applicability
The Constructor
JULY 15, 2019
Penetration resistance tests on concrete offers a means of determining relative strengths of concrete in the same structure or different.
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Functions of Admixtures in Fresh and Hardened State of Concrete
The Constructor
MARCH 16, 2020
admixtures (singular or combination of admixtures) are added to concrete or mortar or grout mixture to achieve or improve desired properties in the.
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PULLOUT (LOK) TEST ON HARDENED CONCRETE
The Constructor
MAY 5, 2014
Concrete Technology How To Guide Material Testing Guide Non-Destructive Tests GE Lab Tests' The fundamental principle behind pull out testing with LOK-test and CAPO test is that the test equipment designed to a specific geometry will produce.
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Composition in Hardened Concrete
The Constructor
JUNE 29, 2016
Hai guys, May i know the standard used to determine the content or composition in concrete. The standard allows me to know how much cement, fine.
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Concrete Sealing Compounds – Features & Types [PDF]
The Constructor
APRIL 27, 2020
Concrete sealing compounds or concrete sealers are liquids applied on the hardened concrete surface to prevent the penetration of deicing solutions,
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153 Initial Setting Time and Final Setting Time of Concrete
The Constructor
OCTOBER 14, 2018
Initial setting time of concrete is the time when cement paste starts hardening while final setting time is the time when cement paste has hardened.
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Asbestos in Concrete
The Constructor
MARCH 17, 2019
Asbestos is a naturally occurring thin crystalline long fibres that is used in the preparation of concrete to enhance the fresh and hardened property.
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Sandblasting Concrete Surface- Process and Advantages
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Sandblasting is a fast and reliable technique employed to texture the surface of hardened concrete. The extent of blasting ranges from light cleaning.
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How does Natural Pozzolan affect Concrete Properties? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 9, 2020
Natural pozzolans affect several concrete properties in both fresh and hardened state. It improves the workability of concrete and increases its.
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130 Some vital characteristics of concrete in fresh & hardened state
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 6, 2019
STRENGTH: Concrete has good strength against compression but it is moderately weak in tension and bending. Significant amount of force is required to crush concrete, but marginal force is required to pull it apart or produce bending cracks. Proper workability is necessary to form inexpensive and superior quality concrete.
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Different Types of Concrete Finishing Equipment’s
The Constructor
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Concrete is a very versatile and workable material. It can be moulded or given any pattern or design on the surface before it hardens. Depending upon.
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Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 23, 2019
STRENGTH: Concrete has good strength against compression but poor strength against tension and bending as a result the concrete can’t be demolished easily but with little force, it can be separated into pieces or leads to bending cracks. The shrinkage cracking may also be affected with the mix design and ingredient proportions.
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Non-destructive Tests on RC Structures: Basic Methods, and Purposes
The Constructor
MARCH 12, 2020
Non-destructive tests (NDT) are test methods which are used to examine the hardened concrete structure for their suitability for its intended use.
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Dry Shake Hardener: Types, Applications, and Design Considerations
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Dry shake hardener is a mixture of cement, aggregate, and admixture which is applied as a dry compound onto the fresh concrete surface to protect.
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Concrete Core Test | Concrete Core Test Procedure | Concrete Cores | Concrete Core Sample
Civiconcepts
DECEMBER 12, 2021
What Is a Concrete Core Test? The Concrete Core Test Is required when concrete is hardened and laboratory cube test result shows negative result then to ensure the quality or … Concrete Core Test | Concrete Core Test Procedure | Concrete Cores | Concrete Core Sample Read More ».
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Polymer Modified Concrete -Types, Properties and Applications in Construction
The Constructor
APRIL 22, 2017
Polymer modified concrete is concrete with polymers to modify properties of hardened concrete. Types, properties and applications of PMC is.
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How to Pour Concrete Over-Existing Concrete Slab?
The Constructor
OCTOBER 26, 2019
As everything in the world, concrete also has a lifespan and it wears out over time. Imperfections forms when the concrete hardens or sinks into the.
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CONCRETE CUBE TEST RESULTS ACCEPTANCE
The Constructor
MAY 3, 2013
ACCEPTANCE OF CONCRETE CUBE TEST RESULTS ACI-5.6 2008 requires that all the tests to be performed on fresh, hardened or old concrete are to be. Concrete How To Guide Material Testing Guide Concrete Tests'
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6 Types of Deleterious Substances in Aggregate
The Constructor
JULY 18, 2019
Deleterious materials in aggregate are those substances which detrimentally effect the fresh and hardened properties of concrete for instance.
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COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON CONCRETE CORE
The Constructor
APRIL 4, 2013
Compressive Strength Test on Drilled Concrete Cores is required to determine the strength of hardened concrete in structure. Concrete How To Guide Material Testing Guide Concrete Technology' Following are the.
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TYPES OF FORMWORK (SHUTTERING)
The Constructor
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Into this mould, fresh concrete is placed only to harden subsequently. Formwork is an ancillary construction, used as a mould for a structure. Formwork/Shuttering Buildings formwork'
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The Constructor
MARCH 14, 2013
Joints in concrete structures such as contraction joints and expansion joints are required to be provided to prevent cracks in concrete at hardened.
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Extra Rapid Hardening Cement | Advantages & Disadvantages of Extra Rapid Hardening cement | Applications, Properties & Uses of Extra Rapid Hardening cement
CivilJungle
JUNE 19, 2021
Introduction to Extra Rapid Hardening Cement. The use of ordinary portland cement in the construction required more time for hardening and removal of Formwork. Whereas the Extra Rapid Hardening cement sets faster and also the formwork can be removed earlier. What is Extra Rapid Hardening Cement?
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52 REINFORCEMENT COVER MEASUREMENT USING MAGNETIC METHODS
The Constructor
APRIL 11, 2013
Magnetic Method for Reinforcement Cover Measurement of Hardened Concrete Magnetic methods may be used to. How To Guide Non-Destructive Tests Tests on Concrete'
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Back to basics: The four steps to creating effective concrete
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 5, 2024
By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT and Keith Robinson, FCSC, FCSI, RSW, LEED AP Just as successful specifications enjoy the four attributes of being clear, concise, correct, and complete, concrete also has four steps that are crucial to its success. When combined with water, the cement binds the materials together, creating concrete.
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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
JANUARY 4, 2022
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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52 BASIC METHODS FOR NDT OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
The Constructor
MARCH 31, 2015
It becomes sometimes necessary to examine the hardened concrete structure for their suitability for its intended use. How To Guide Non-Destructive Tests Concrete Tests Tests on Concrete' But the examination of such.
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How is Concrete Made | What is Concrete | Components of Concrete | How to Mix Concrete
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
How Is Concrete Made. Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregat e bonded together with a fluid cement ( cement paste ) that hardens (cures) over time. What Is a Concrete. Concrete is widely used building material all over the world in the Construction Industry. Components of Concrete.
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5 Essential Excavation Attachments for Construction Sites
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2023
They’re designed to crush a wide range of materials to more manageable sizes, such as asphalt concrete, bricks, concrete, and general construction waste. Most of the best crusher buckets have high-performing axial piston motors for reduced fuel consumption and plenty of power for increased efficiency.
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How to reduce bug holes in concrete
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
How to reduce bug holes in concrete. Discover best practices for improving the aesthetics of your concrete, including reducing bug holes. When working on a concrete structure where aesthetics are important, extra care needs to be taken to prevent bug holes. Concrete handing: Pour rate. Phillip.fry@gc…. November 10, 2020.
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