Introduction to Cement Mortar (What is Cement Mortar) Proportion of Cement Mortar The proportion of cement mortar is depending on different components like The good cement mortar can be achieved by adding correct and simple ratio of raw materials like Read More …
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SLUMP TEST FOR CONCRETE:
Slump cone test: Why slump cone test performed on concrete The reasons why slump cone test performed on concrete for quality control testing of concrete are, Principle: The slump cone test result is the measurement of the behavior of a Read More …
4. Process of Concrete
The overall process of Concrete shall include Process of Concrete: 1. Mixing & Batching: Before mixing on concreting, the batching should be done. Batching of Concrete: The ingredient of concrete should be mixed by the weight as per design. But Read More …
6. Test on concrete:
There is different test on concrete. The test will be different for fresh concrete and hard concrete as the properties are varying for fresh concrete and hardened concrete. Depending upon the situations the test will performed on the concrete to Read More …
2. Properties of Concrete
Introduction: There is main Properties of concrete featured in this article. In the concrete, there is always increase strength with age. After the casting, everyday the concrete increases its strength. Where it can be shown that a member will not Read More …
3. Ingredients of concrete:
Concrete is used since ages in construction and the basic ingredients of concrete is same till date. Depending upon the necessity one can change the proportion of the ingredients. And depending upon the situations or uses one can add the Read More …
5. Defects in Concrete and how to avoid them
Defects in concrete is caused by varies reason like separation of aggregate, poor handling, improper mixing, improper selection of material etc. Defects in Concrete and how to avoid them is explained below, Segregation in concrete Bleeding in concrete Honeycombing in Read More …
1. Concrete Technology: What is concrete???
History of concrete: In ancient Roman, people used a material that is remarkably close to Modern Cement Concrete to build many of their architectural marvels. The Romans also used animal products in their cement as early form of Admixtures Read More …