Low heat cement is a special tailored cement which generates low heat of hydration during setting. It is manufactured by modifying the chemical composition of normal Portland cement. In this article we discuss about the composition, properties, characteristics, uses and advantages ...
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Ordinary Portland Cement -Constituents, Properties, Types and Uses
Ordinary Portland cement is one of the most widely used type of Cement. Types, properties, constituents, manufacture, uses and advantages of Ordinary Portland Cement is discussed. In 1824 Joseph Aspdin gave the name as Portland cement as it has similarity ...
Qualities and Properties of a Good Mortar for Masonry Construction
Mortar is a paste formed by the addition of water to the mixture of binding material and fine aggregate. It plays vital role in constructions. There is different type of mortars available and every mortar should have its own advantages ...
Types of Masonry Foundations, Their Construction and Uses
Masonry foundation may be constructed from concrete block or brick masonry units. Different types of masonry foundations, their construction and uses are discussed.
Anchoring in Masonry Structures – Types, Installation, Anchorage Length and Strength
Anchors in masonry structures are commonly used to attach different structural and nonstructural masonry components. Types, installation, anchorage length and its strength is discussed.
Masonry Reinforcement and Accessory Metals for Masonry Wall Construction
Specifications for reinforcement and accessory metals used in the construction of masonry walls is provided by IBC 2009 and ACI 530.1-11 and its types.
Prestressed Masonry -Methods of Prestressing, Advantages and Applications
Prestressed masonry makes the masonry structures strong in tension. Advantages and applications of prestressed masonry and their methods of prestressing is discussed.
Design of Masonry Structures for Accidental Damage -Types of Accidental Loads
Accidental damages in masonry structures occur due to unexpected loads. Design of masonry structures for accidental damages due to various types of accidental loads are discussed.