Why should Superplasticizers be Compatible with Cement?
Superplasticizers offer us high workability for normal strength concrete and optimum workability for low water…
Concrete
Basic of Flexure Bond in Reinforced Concrete
In reinforced concrete, steel is provided to strengthen it against tension force and in many…
Causes of Microcracking in Concrete
Microcracking in concrete is very important issue which is formed in microstructure. The causes of…
Superplasticizers and Their Nature as Concrete Admixture
Superplasticizers have water reducing property but distinctly and significantly have more effect in water reducing…
Behavior of Expansive Soil under Raft Foundation
Expansive soil shows volume changes upon change in moisture content in soil and movement is…
Types of Bond Failure in Reinforced Concrete Beams
To behave as reinforced concrete member, the strain of steel should be same as that…
Factor Controlling Workability of Concrete
Concrete in fresh state is moldable mix which can be placed with reasonable amount of…
Loss of Workability of Concrete with Superplasticizers
The introduction of superplasticizers brings revolution in concrete construction making possible to place it where…
Why is Curing of Concrete Required?
To produce a good quality of concrete, both in respect of strength and durability, a…
Does Concrete has Electrical Resistance?
Electrical resistivity This is an elementary property which is measure of ability of a…