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Another typical phone call. An owner wants to know how long it will take for the lightweight concrete in the elevated slabs of his new build...

Overview Reinforced concrete structural systems can be formed into virtually any geometry to meet any requirement. Regardless of the geomet...

Freezing reduces strength of concrete by 20 to 40 % when fresh concrete is subjected to freezing. Antifreeze admixtures of concrete, its ...

The gunite alias shotcrete or sprayed concrete is formed by mixing cement and sand, in the ratio of 1:3. It refers to mortar or small-aggr...

Definition of Bar bending It is the method of bending reinforcing steel into shapes which are important for reinforced concrete construct...

3D printing has emerged in the recent past as a smart and quick alternative to many fields of production. Its applications in the field of...

Frost wall or frost protected wall construction is to prevent soil beneath the building from freezing for protection of foundations in fre...

CATHODIC PROTECTION OF REINFORCEMENT 1. Introduction If an investigation shows that the principal reason for the corrosion of reinfor...

1. REPAIRS USING EPOXY-BONDED STEEL PLATES Repair using epoxy bonded steel plates (Image courtesy: http://www.sh-horse.com ) 1.1...

1. Introduction Deep cracks in massive concrete members and cracks which pass right through a structural member can often be repaired ...