Concrete Durability – The Constructor

Innovative Materials for Concrete Reinforcement and Durability

constructororghq — Mon, 29 May 2023 09:47:14 +0000

Concrete is essential in many modern structures, from buildings to bridges and dams. Strengthening and reinforcing the material is essential in ensuring its strength and durability. Unfortunately, traditional concrete reinforcement and durability methods are becoming outdated and are only sometimes suitable for modern-day projects. Fortunately, there are a variety of innovative materials that can be […]

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What are the Risks of Pouring Concrete at a Wrong Temperature?

Madeh Izat Hamakareem — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:48:11 +0000

Placing concrete at the correct temperature is critical for its durability and ultimate strength. This is because temperatures above the normal concrete curing range (32 °C) will not only reduce the workability of concrete but also cause a significant reduction in its ultimate strength. Similarly, low ambient temperatures, below 5 °C, slow the hydration process […]

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How to Prevent Reinforcement Corrosion on Site?

Madeh Izat Hamakareem — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:56:49 +0000

Corrosion of steel bars is highly detrimental for reinforced concrete elements and might undermine their serviceability and even cause structural failure. However, various precautions can be taken to prevent corrosion of steel bars on construction sites. Concrete with high quality and low permeability is essential for controlling various corrosion mechanisms. Therefore, although conventional concrete is […]

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Exposure Conditions Affecting the Durability of Concrete

Madeh Izat Hamakareem — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:02:23 +0000

Different exposure conditions are established based on the degree of severity of the environmental conditions of the area in which the structure is located. Various codes such as Indian Standard, American Concrete Institute, and European Standard have set similar exposure categories for reinforced concrete structures. The exposure conditions govern durability requirements, materials selection and proportion, […]

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Can Carrots Make Concrete Greener and Stronger?

Neenu S K — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 06:58:00 +0000

Celluloses from carrots are being studied as part of a research to contribute to a much stronger and environmentally friendly concrete. A group of researchers at Britain’s Lancaster University used nanoparticles from root vegetables like carrots to produce stronger concrete. They found that the strength of the concrete increased by 80% by using smaller amounts […]

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How to Choose the Best Concrete Sealer? [PDF]

Neenu S K — Sat, 16 May 2020 14:09:11 +0000

Concrete sealer compounds are available in varied options in the market, and that makes it hard to choose the best out of it. Choosing the right concrete sealer compounds for your indoor space requires basic knowledge of different types of concrete sealers that are available in the market. Whether the objective is to seal the driveway […]

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Concrete Sealing Compounds – Features & Types [PDF]

Neenu S K — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:49:34 +0000

Concrete sealing compounds or concrete sealers are liquids applied on the hardened concrete surface to prevent the penetration of deicing solutions, carbon-di-oxide, acids, water, etc. into the concrete. The penetration of such materials results in corrosion of reinforcing steel and cracks. The important features and types of concrete sealing compounds are enlisted below. Features of […]

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Design of Concrete Structures for Durability

Madeh Izat Hamakareem — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:01:00 +0000

Adequate concrete durability can be obtained in the design phase when a structure is conceived, and structural calculations are made, details are designed, materials and their proportions, as well as possible additional preventative measures, are selected. Prevention is further materialized as the concrete is prepared, placed, compacted, and cured. It would continue throughout the entire […]

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