Scientists from Singapore have developed Conflexpave a bendable concrete

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) scientists from the NTU-JTC Industrial Infrastructure Innovation Centre (I³C) have invented a new type of concrete called #ConFlexPave that is bendable yet stronger and longer lasting than regular concrete which is heavy, brittle and breaks under tension. This innovation allows the creation of slim precast pavement slabs for quick installation, … Read more

What is Soil Cement

We know that soil clay or sand is capable of withstanding heavy loads but is subjected to settlement, consolidation and deformation, which if not controlled, result in shear failure or an ultimate collapse of the structure.  Actually it is a known fact that while mixing different construction material would also combine their positives. So Soil … Read more

What are different types of Soil Cement

Depending on the amount and type of constituents used in soil cements; it is available in many forms and types in local areas. Some of them are as follows :- 1. Cement Modified Soil (CMS)2. Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR)3. Soil-Cement Base (SCB)4. Cement-Treated base (CTB) Cement Modified Soil (CMS) If the mixture of soil and cement … Read more

Ingredients of Soil Cement

Soil Cement is a low cost paving material when used as a base in the pavements for protection of subgrade, or used as a facing material for earth fill dams where suitable riprap is not available, or used as a bedding of drainage concrete heavy pipes, or is also used as slope protection. The ingredients … Read more

Use of Soil-Cement in Pavement and Highways

Soil cement is a highly dense and tightly compacted, hard or semi-rigid, durable and low cost mixture of pulverized natural soil, cement and water that hardens as a result of hydration reaction of cement and water. .myButton { -moz-box-shadow: 0px 10px 14px -7px #276873; -webkit-box-shadow: 0px 10px 14px -7px #276873; box-shadow: 0px 10px 14px -7px … Read more