Designed concrete are those for which the producer is responsible for selecting the mix proportions to meet the required performance as communicated by the specifier. Therefore it is essential that the specifier, in compiling the specification, takes account of: The ...
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Properties of Hardened Concrete
Properties of Hardened Concrete 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 enough to withstand the environmental exposure for which it is intended. ...
Different Properties of Fresh Concrete for Construction Works
Fresh concrete has different properties which are required for construction of concrete structures at site. The most important properties of fresh concrete are discussed. Properties of Fresh Concrete for Construction Works Workability of Concrete Concrete workability is the relative ease ...
CONCRETE CREEP
CONCRETE CREEP Creep is defined as the long term deformation under a sustained load. Water within the hardened cement paste is forced to more as a result of the applied load. This movement of moisture is the primary cause of ...
Stress-Strain Curve for Concrete
Stress strain curve of concrete is a graphical representation of concrete behavior under load. It is produced by plotting concrete compress strain at various interval of concrete compressive loading (stress). Concrete is mostly used in compression that is why its ...
8 Factors Affecting Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete
Modulus of elasticity of concrete is the ratio of the stress to the strain of the concrete under the application of loads. It is one of the very crucial properties of concrete that gets affected with the influence in concrete ...