Curing Time and Durations for Concrete Construction
Cement concrete curing is the process of keeping the moisture and temperature levels necessary for the hydration reaction to occur normally and produce the qualities…
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Different Types of Concrete Curing Compounds, their Properties and Uses
What is Concrete Curing Compound? In order for cement to hydrate when building concrete, curing is necessary. Therefore, safety measures are taken to maintain the…
Buildings could be Cooled without Using any Energy
As climate change intensifies summer heat, there is a growing demand for building cooling technologies. Researchers report in the journal ACS Energy Letters that they…
Properties and Uses of Different Types of Concrete Admixtures
What are Concrete Admixtures? Concrete admixtures are substances other than cement, water, and aggregates that give plastic (fresh) mix or hardened concrete (ASTM C496) a…
Factors Affecting Concrete Admixtures Performance
The performance of admixtures in concrete is influenced by a variety of variables, including the kind of admixture, dose, compatibility with cement, mix design, ambient…
Anti-Washout Admixture for Underwater Concreting (Types, Advantages and Uses)
To improve the rheological characteristics of cement paste, anti-washout admixtures of concrete are created for underwater concreting. It is mostly made up of microbial polysaccharides…
Underwater Concreting Methods – Tremie Method Process and Other Techniques
There are a number of techniques for performing underwater concreting, including the tremie method, pumping techniques, preplaced aggregate concrete, etc. Techniques for underwater concreting are…
Types, Advantages, and Uses of Anti-Washout Admixture for Underwater Concreting
To improve the rheological characteristics of cement paste, anti-washout admixtures of concrete are created for underwater concreting. It is mostly made up of microbial polysaccharides…
Issues With Instrument Selection for Tests of Structural Performance
For the evaluation of structural performance, specific tools are needed. Discussion of issues related to the selection of instruments for these structural evaluations. Theoretically, the…
In Construction, How to Maintain Survey Equipment Used
Survey equipment is used in the construction industry for a variety of tasks, including surveys, construction management, and heavy engineering precision production. Most of its…
7 Strategies for Equipment Maintenance Management on Construction Sites
It goes without saying that the machinery employed by construction companies is pricy, complicated, and essential for completing projects within the allotted time frames. Even…
Mastic Sealant (Features, Advantages)
Mastic is frequently used as a sealer and adhesive in construction projects. It is a type of sealant or adhesive used to close gaps and…
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