Concrete Types in Construction – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Fri, 19 May 2023 11:46:02 +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 Types in Construction – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 Mastering Concrete Mix Design: Proven Strategies for Quality Construction https://theconstructor.org/concrete/mastering-concrete-mix-design-proven-strategies-for-quality-construction/571384/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:16:17 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=571384 Mastering concrete mix design is essential for any construction project that requires the use of concrete. It is the process of combining components to create a mix to achieve desired results. Concrete mix design is a complex process that requires knowledge and expertise to achieve quality construction. Mix design selects, combines, and proportions different concrete […]

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]]> 571384 Demystifying Reinforced Concrete: Key Principles for Construction https://theconstructor.org/concrete/properties/demystifying-reinforced-concrete-key-principles-for-construction/571378/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:31:44 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=571378 Reinforced concrete is one of the world’s most widely used building materials. From bridges and skyscrapers to foundations and walls, reinforced concrete is essential to modern construction. Despite its prevalence, many people need to become more familiar with the key principles of reinforced concrete construction, design considerations, and the installation and maintenance processes. This article […]

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]]> 571378 Innovative Materials for Concrete Reinforcement and Durability https://theconstructor.org/concrete/durability1/innovative-materials-for-concrete-reinforcement-and-durability/571358/ Mon, 29 May 2023 09:47:14 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=571358 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 Unfortunately, traditional concrete reinforcement and durability methods are becoming outdated and are only sometimes suitable for modern-day projects.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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]]> 571358 No-Slump Concrete: Workability and Proportioning of Mixture https://theconstructor.org/concrete/no-slump-concrete-workability-proportioning-mixture/566748/ Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:10:29 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=566748 As per ACI 116R-00, “No-slump concrete is a freshly mixed concrete that exhibits a slump of less than 25 mm”. Constituent materials of this type of concrete are similar to that of conventional concrete with the only difference being that no-slump concrete contains a greater quantity of aggregate. The mix design of no-slump concrete should […]

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]]> 566748 Types and Roles of Admixtures in Pumpable Concrete https://theconstructor.org/concrete/types-roles-admixtures-pumpable-concrete/566605/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:06:08 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=566605 Any admixture that improves the workability of concrete is advantageous for enhancing the pumpability of concrete. Various chemical admixtures like air-entraining admixture, high-range water-reducing admixture, and finely divided admixture have been utilized to improve concrete pumpability. The choice of the type of chemical admixture and its utilization in concrete depends on the mixture’s characteristics.  Using […]

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]]> 566605 Aquacrete: Advantages and Applications https://theconstructor.org/concrete/aquacrete-advantages-applications/563705/ Sun, 01 May 2022 17:21:38 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563705 Aquacrete is a decorative cement coating that provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance to a concrete surface. It is produced from cement, quartz, and color. Aquacrete can be used to coat swimming pools, bodies of water and basins, and fountains. The thickness of aquacrete lining ranges from 2 to 3 mm. It can be mixed with […]

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]]> 563705 Plum Concrete: Applications and Procedure of Laying https://theconstructor.org/concrete/plum-concrete-application-laying/558017/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:19:05 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=558017 Plum concrete, also termed cyclopean concrete or rubble concrete, is a mixture of wet concrete and a plum (large size, strong, and clean natural coarse aggregate or boulders of roughly 300 mm size or larger). Plum occupies approximately 30-40% of the total mass of concrete. The addition of plum to concrete reduces the heat of […]

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]]> 558017 Design Considerations for Precast Structure https://theconstructor.org/building/design-considerations-precast-structure/557976/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:21:07 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=557976 Precast concrete construction offers several key features such as dimensional accuracy, better finishes, and faster erection, which is absent when other concrete construction methods are considered.  The design of precast structures involves: The design of precast members for all the possible loads during various stages, storage to jointing, and possible loads in the building lifecycle. […]

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