Concrete Spalling : Causes & Prevention
Concrete Spalling is breakaway of concrete surface which often extends to top layers of reinforcing steel.Concrete spalling maybe 150 mm or more in diameter
Honeycombs in Concrete – Causes & Prevention
When the surface looks very rough with voids and gaps between concrete and the reinforcement it is called as ‘Honeycomb in Concrete’. Honeycombs in concrete
Brick Masonry : Basics Guide For Students
Brick Masonry is the process of laying bricks and along with mortar to form a structure which can transmit the super-imposed load to the foundation.
Construction Joints in Concrete & It’s Advantages
Construction Joints are placed when the mass concreting works are done and cannot be completed on a single stretch.The interface of the past days hard concre
Cracks in Concrete : Causes & Preventive Measures
Cracks in Concrete is one of the most common thing which one sees in the different concrete members. Cracks in concrete is always misunderstood concept.
Curing of Concrete | Types of Curing
Curing of concrete is the process in which the moisture is maintained inside the freshly casted concrete to continue the hydration process.
Segregation of Concrete & How to Prevent it
Segregation of concrete means separation of ingredients from design fresh concrete resulting in the non-uniform mix.Segregation causes honeycombing.
What is Bleeding of Concrete ?
Bleeding of concrete is one of the concrete related problems. It is mostly observed in a highly wet mix and badly proportioned concrete ingredients.
What is High Performance Concrete
High performance concrete is a concrete mixture which has high workability, strength, modulus of physical property, density, low permeability.
What is Lightweight Concrete ? Types & Uses
Lightweight concrete is special type of concrete which weighs lighter than normal concrete. Density of lightweight concrete is conventionally low.