Selection of Raft Foundation
Mat or raft foundation is one type of combined footing which envelops entire area under…
Concrete
MOST EFFECTIVE CONCRETE HINGE
Hinges are provided to have little resistance to rotation with a mechanism to transmit safely…
How to Choose Right Type of Raft Foundation?
Depending on support condition rafts are of three types; namely raft on soil, raft on…
Reduction of Workability of Fresh Concrete with Time
We know fresh concrete becomes stiff with time. But it should keep in mind that…
Determination of Water/Cement Ratio of Fresh Concrete
We have discussed necessity of analysis of fresh concrete; the analysis means mainly determination of…
What is Effective Water in Concrete Mix?
So far we have discussed about different relationship between water content or water/cement ratio and…
Modification of Mix Proportion for Flowing Concrete
Now more or less we are using ready mix concrete where concrete is mixed in…
Difficulties in Mix Selection for Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
We know there have a relation between water/cement ratio and compressive strength of concrete. This…
Methods to Control Deflection of Reinforced Concrete Member
When serviceability is concern, limiting cracks in reinforced concrete flexure member is not enough alone,…
Method of Surface Preparation for Concrete Repair
The steps taken just after removal of damaged or deteriorated concrete are surface preparation (prior…