Concrete – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:57:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Concrete – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 What is the Minimum Curing Period for Concrete? https://theconstructor.org/concrete/minimum-curing-period-concrete/450540/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:57:03 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=450540 The minimum curing period for concrete is controlled by the type of cement used, ambient temperature, type of construction (size and shape of concrete member), designated strength, and curing regime. For the majority of concrete structures, the minimum curing period at temperatures higher than 5°C is seven days or until the concrete strength reaches 70% […]

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]]> 450540 How to Conduct a Field Test of Cement at the Site? https://theconstructor.org/interview-questions/how-to-conduct-a-field-test-of-cement-at-the-site/401621/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:14:36 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=401621 There are several tests for cement that can be carried out at the construction site such as color test, rubbing test, floating test, etc. These tests are indicative of the quality of cement to be used for concrete works.

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