The use of expanded clay is expected to bring a revolution in the construction industry. It can be added as an initiative towards a step taken to curb down the impact of global warming. This innovative concept should be made ...
Category: Concrete Types in Construction
Various types of concrete for different purpose, their mix proportions, properties, strength and durability and uses in construction.
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Hot Weather Concreting – Effect of Hot Weather on Concrete
Hot weather has a significant effect on all stages of concrete production and placement procedures such as increasing rate of hydration and movement of moisture from within and surface of the concrete. It affects long term strength and durability. Hot ...
Burnished Concrete – Types, Uses and Benefits
Burnished concrete is conventional concrete trowelled more than twice to make the concrete surface hard-wearing with a durable finish and a great surface lustre. It is majorly used in residential and commercial buildings. In this article, we discuss the work ...
What is Self-Levelling Concrete (SLC)? – Properties and Benefits
Self-levelling concrete (SLC) is a polymer modified high -performance concrete that have the ability to flow, compact and provide a levelled surface when poured over an area. An SLC does not require separate vibration or compaction as required by normal ...
Expansion Joint in Concrete – Types and Characteristics
Expansion joints are placed in concrete to prevent expansive cracks formed due to temperature change. Concrete undergoes expansion due to high temperature when in a confined boundary which leads to cracks. Expansion joints are provided in slabs, pavements, buildings, bridges, sidewalks, railway tracks, ...
Blast Furnace Slag Cement – Manufacture, Properties and Uses.
Blast furnace slag cement is the mixture of ordinary Portland cement and fine granulated blast furnace slag obtained as a by product in the manufacture of steel with percent under 70% to that of cement. Ground granulated blast furnace slag ...
Quick Setting Cement- Phenomenon and Uses.
It is one of the type of cements where the initially set in 5 mins and final set is achieved in 30 mins, which is used in the special conditions of construction like in running water. In this article we ...
Portland Pozzolana Cement – Manufacture, Properties and Uses
Portland Pozzolana cement is integrated cement which is formed by synthesising OPC cement with pozzolanic materials in a certain proportion. It is commonly known as PPC cement. In this article we discuss about the properties, manufacture, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages ...