What is concrete thin shell structure? Concrete thin shell structure is a three-dimensional spatial structure that constructed from one or more curved slabs or folded plates. The thicknesses of curved slab and folded plates are small compared to their other ...
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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Vacuum Concrete: Techniques, Equipments and Advantages
Vacuum concrete is the one from which water is removed by vacuum pressure after placement of concrete structural member. Vacuum concrete has high strength and durability than normal concrete. Water-cement ratio is detrimental for concrete. We always try to restrict ...
AERATED CONCRETE & ITS PROPERTIES
Aerated concrete is made by introducing air or gas into a slurry composed of Portland cement or lime and finely crushed siliceous filler so that when the mix sets and hardens, a uniformly cellular structure is formed. Though it is ...
Mix Design of Roller Compacted Concrete
Mix design proportioning methods for Roller Compacted Concrete RCC: Mix design proportioning methods for no slump concrete applicable for Roller Compacted Concrete. Materials Used in RCC mix design a) Cementitious materials: Cement content is generally low (typically 70 to 130 ...
Slump Flow Test on Self Compacting Concrete for Workability
Slump Flow Test and T 50 cm Test on Self Compacting Concrete The slump flow test is used assess the horizontal free flow of self compacting concrete in the absence of obstructions. It was first developed in Japan for use in ...
Polymer Cement Concrete – Properties and Uses
Polymer cement concrete is a composite concrete that consist of synthetic polymer within the binding material. Polymer concrete has advantages of higher properties, low energy requirements and low labor costs. It is also called as Polymer Portland cement concrete (PPCC) ...
DEPOLLUTANT PHOTOCATALYTIC CONCRETE (DPCC)
The word photocatalysis is a compound word made up of (1) photo or light and (2) catalysis or acceleration of a chemical reaction rate by addition of a catalyst. A catalyst is a substance which although combines with the reactants ...
What is Green Concrete? Its Applications and Advantages in Construction
What is Green Concrete? Concrete which is made from concrete wastes that are eco-friendly are called as “Green concrete”. Green Concrete is a term given to a concrete that has had extra steps taken in the mix design and placement to ...