Polymer Concrete
Polymer concrete is a type of concrete that replaces cement by polymer as a binder. Sometimes, the polymer is used in addition to Portland cement to form Polymer cement concrete …
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Manufacturing of Concrete
The manufacturing of concrete is broadly carried in six steps, which when sequentially followed, will produce a properly proportioned and complete mixed concrete. Each step has its own significance on …
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Textile Reinforced Concrete
Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) is an innovative technology in concrete filed in which the steel reinforcement is replaced by textile reinforcement. These fibres are mesh-like structures made up of glass, …
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Admixtures in Concrete
Admixtures are defined as the chemicals which are added to the concrete other than cement, aggregate, and water to modify its properties during or before the mixing of concrete. …
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Green Concrete
Green concrete is concrete which eco-friendly, uses less energy in its production and produces less carbon dioxide than ordinary concrete. When people hear green concrete, they associate it with the …
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Foam Concrete: Manufacturing, Advantages and Disadvantages
Foam concrete is a type of lightweight concrete. The density of the concrete can be reduced by introducing stable voids in hardened cement paste. The voids can be introduced by air …
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Pervious Concrete – An Innovative Solution to the Problem of Water logging
Pervious Concrete is a special type of concrete that allows the water to percolate through it. It is made from a mixture of cement, coarse aggregate, and water. There is …
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Self Healing Concrete- Types, Advantages, Disadvantages
Self healing concrete is a class of smart material that has the structurally incorporated ability repair damages caused by mechanical usage over time. Types of Self Healing Concrete There are …
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