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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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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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CONCRETE CURING METHODS

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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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After excavated to the appropriate depth, and before concreting, supervisory staff and building control, inspect the excavation that the ground is free from soft spots, tree roots, etc. By careful selection of materials , we can improve the chemical resistance of concrete. Materials Are Used for Mass Concrete. Pozzolanas.