Damp proofing of Slabs on Ground 12:48 PM The slabs-on-ground does not require high protection against water penetration and moisture in arid regions that does not have soils ...
Materials Used for Bridge Construction 1:32 PM Materials Used in Bridge Construction Stones, Timber, Concrete and Steel are the traditional materials that are used to carry out bridge...
What is Corrosion? 3:00 AM Corrosion is the slow but continuous eating away of metallic components by chemical or electrochemical attack. That this is costly and dest...
Portland Cements (European Standard ENV 197–1) 3:00 AM Portland cement consists mainly of compounds of calcium silicate and calcium aluminate, the calcium silicates are predominate being between...
How to Prevent Cracks in Concrete? Causes & Repairs of Cracks in Concrete 2:54 PM Why Concrete Cracks? Generally, it is assumed that cracks are due to some problems in the foundation, whereas it is not always correct ...
Cracks in Concrete Construction 2:09 PM Cracking is a common problem in concrete construction. Homeowners see it in basement fl oors, garage fl oors, and basement walls. Cracks o...
Problems and Failures of Structures due to Inadequate Understanding of Materials’ Properties 8:50 PM 1. CHANGES OVER TIME Over the years, the changes in materials and reductions in safety factors make it more important to understand the...