The concrete cover thickness is a major protection measure that prevents corrosion and deterioration of reinforcement steel bars. There are number of approaches that have been used to make sure that the exact required cover thickness is obtained during construction. ...
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Effect of Water Impurities on Concrete Strength, Durability and Other Properties
Presence of impurities in water for concrete mix leads to decrease in structural properties of concrete such as strength and durability to a large extent.
Planning In-Situ Testing of Concrete for Strength, Durability and Damages
In-situ testing of concrete for strength, durability, performance and damages includes tests to show conditions of concrete and location of these tests are discussed.
Compaction of Concrete – Methods and Results of Improper Vibration of Concrete
Compaction of concrete is mostly carried out with vibrators. Methods of concrete compactions, types of vibrators and results of poor compaction is discussed.
Corrosion of Steel Reinforcement in Concrete -Causes and Protection
Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete is complex. Its Causes, factors influencing it and the protection of reinforcement from corrosion is discussed.
Curing Methods for Different Types of Concrete Construction
Different types of structures / construction require different types of concrete curing methods. The curing method of RCC Slab cannot be applied to RCC column. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss about the various concrete curing methods which can ...
Inspection Checklist for Concrete Placement
Inspection of concreting works is an important step to achieve greater strength and durability of the structure. Although it is easy to remember number of checks during inspection of concrete member, a checklist is always required for record of the placement ...
Curing of Cement Concrete – Time and Duration
Curing of cement concrete is defined as the process of maintaining the moisture and temperature conditions of concrete for hydration reaction to normally so that concrete develops hardened properties over time. The main components which need to be taken care ...