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What is lean mix concrete? Lean mix concrete is a mix in which the amount of cement present in the strata is lower than that of liquid. This is used as a base layer where other types of concrete are …
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What is plaster? Plaster is the protective layer of the mortar along with the purpose of the protection of the structure from external environmental exposure as well as to increase the protection of the aesthetic beauty of it. There are …
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Development length is the length of steel bars that should be embedded into the concrete of other members to make the strong bond between members like column, beam, slab, etc. The development length formula of steel is given below. For …
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Self compacting concrete(SCC), also known as self-consolidating concrete, is a special concrete mix exhibiting high flowability, good segregation resistance, and ability to self-compact and consolidate under its own weight without application of any means of mechanical vibration and tamping. In …
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A building can crudely be defined as a relatively permanent structure enclosing certain spaces provided with a covering structure, constructed over a plot of land. There are different types of buildings in civil engineering which are discussed below in detail. …
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Joints in construction are the separation or discontinuity created in concrete or sometimes steel structures in order to neglect the effect of contraction, expansion, movement, and settlement in structure with a change in the external environment. These joints are left …
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Fly ash bricks and AAC blocks both are used to construct walls. They have their own properties. In this article, I have given Fly ash bricks vs aac blocks in detail. So, let us discuss one by one. What is …
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Plain cement concrete (PCC) is a hardened mass obtained from a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water in definite proportions. It does not contain a steel rod. If steel is kept in the concrete then it is called Reinforced …
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What is Compaction factor test? The compaction factor test for concrete was developed in the UK by Glanville in 1947 and the degree of compaction is measured by it. This test gives the seasonably a reliable assessment of the workability …
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Self Curing Concrete – Introduction Self-curing in the concrete means to provide a continuous supply of water to the concrete so that during the release of the heat of the hydration process, concrete utilizes it and prevents the evaporation of …
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