Rebound Hammer Test, Schmidt hammer Test, Non-destructive Concrete Testing
This is one of the oldest non-destructive tests and it is still widely used. It was devised in 1948 by Ernst Schmidt, and is…
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Sulphate attack in Concrete, Its Effects, Causes and Prevention
Solution of the sulfates of various bases including sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium react with hydrated cement paste forming gypsum or a compound called…
Read article →Concrete Vibration, Concrete Vibrators and its types
Quality of concrete depends on many factors among which the most vulnerable and defenseless is workmanship. During pouring the concrete and execution of work…
Read article →Admixtures in Concrete, Definition Types and Benefits
Materials added to concrete during or before mixing are referred to as admixtures. They are used to improve the performance of concrete in certain…
Read article →All about Lightweight Concrete
Structural lightweight aggregate concrete is an important and versatile material in modern construction. I has many and varied applications: multistory building frames and floors,…
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