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Concrete is a heterogeneous and hardened mass obtained from a mixture of cement, sand, coarse aggregate and water, in a certain proportion. The grade of concrete varies greatly in accordance with the changing proportion of its constituent materials. The proportion … Continued
Spalling of concrete is defined as the breaking off of pieces or layers of concrete from the surface of a structural element when the concrete is exposed to high temperature as experienced in case of fire. The corrosion of steel … Continued
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. The properties which are commonly modified are the rate of … Continued