Tag: Concrete
Implication of Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Structures
Concrete is the most consuming construction material in the world. It is strong in compression but it is weak in tension. To overcome concrete’s...
Concrete Shrinkage – Causes, Types and its Prevention
Shrinkage is caused by decrease in either concrete length or volume resulting from changes in moisture content or chemical changes. The need to facilitate...
Montan Injections used for subsoil stabilization and slab lifting
Foundation problems are caused when soils under foundations either swell up as they absorb water or shrink as they lose water. Soil injection is...
Turning concrete buildings into rechargeable battery
There has been research going on how to use concrete buildings, into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come...
Know-How About Reactive Powder Concrete
Concrete is a versatile and critical material for the construction of infrastructure facilities throughout the world. A new developing material known as Reactive Powder...
Non – Structural Cracks in Concrete Slabs
Cracks in concrete slabs are caused by several variables including shrinkage, environmental effect, inadequate design and overloading from seasonal temperature changes, and sun exposure....
The Investigation of Cracks and Repair Methods in Buildings
Building cracks are the most common problem found in any type of building. We all love to have a house which is structurally safe...
New Innovations in Concrete for better performance and sustainability
While concrete has always been a primary material on job sites, its popularity poses a problem for those advocates seeking greener construction methods and...
Ready-to-use Concrete Mould Release Agent
A chemical mould releasing agent prevents certain materials from adhering to each other. Not adding a release agent will cause these materials to bond,...
Corrosion Protection methods for Steel Reinforcement in Concrete
Concrete protection methods for steel reinforcement in concrete is needed due to corrosion. It is a natural process that converts a refined metal...
