Grade of Concrete The desired properties of concrete are its compressive strength, tensile strength, shear strength, bond strength, density, impermeability, durability, etc. Among these, the property that can
Classification of Concrete and Durability Concrete is a mixture of aggregate and often controlled amounts of entrained air held together by a hardened paste made from cement and
Principles & Methods Concrete Mix Design Mix Design is the science of determining the relative proportions of the ingredients of concrete to achieve the desired properties in the
Commercial Buildings The combination of high quality architectural load bearing exterior walls with mass produced structural precast floor and roof members and precast concrete framing members can produce
Residential Buildings Construction Precast and prestressed concrete enjoys broad acceptance in low-rise and mid-rise apartment buildings, hotels, motels, and nursing homes where the repetitive use of standard components
Preparation of Concrete Mix There are two types of concrete mixing (i) Hand mixing (ii) Machine mixing Hand Mixing: This method of mixing concrete is resorted to when the
