What is Stamped Concrete? A stamped concrete pattern is a great way to give a concrete surface a natural look and dimension. The most popular patterns are octagons, brick, and stone. Some of these patterns are more realistic than others. One of the best ways to create a natural look is to use jewel stones … Read more
What is Spalling? Spalling is a term used to define the breaking of a large material body into smaller pieces in the form of chips and fragments. What is concrete spalling ? Concrete spalling is a defect that is commonly found in a hard concrete structure or blocks located in a colder climate region. Here … Read more
Salt Finish Concrete Salt finish concrete is a low-cost concreting method that provides an aesthetic appearance to the concrete surfaces. Different types of salt crystals are used to achieve the slat finish concrete texture. The most commonly used salt crystal for salt finish concrete is Rock Salt(Halite). The concrete which is prepared by using Rock … Read more
What is flexural strength? Flexural strength is a material property, Which is defined as “the maximum stress in a material just before it yields in a bending test”. Flexural strength is also known as bending strength or transverse rupture strength. When a specimen like a beam or a rod, is bent it undergoes or experiences … Read more
What is a Concrete Mixer? Concrete mixer is mechanically operating machine which is used to mix cement, aggregates and water to produce homogenous concrete. There are different types of concrete mixers available which makes concrete production quick and economical than the manual mix. Related-Ready Mix Concrete-Definition |Advantages | Disadvantages Types of Concrete Mixers Machine There are two main … Read more
What is Sunken Slab? Sunken Slab is a slab which is provided below the standard floor level in bathrooms, laundry areas and toilets where drainage system is provided. These types of slabs are generally constructed in area’s which is vulnerable to dampness at 20-30 cm depth from standard floor level. This extra depth is used install … Read more
Image-Types of curing methods for concrete What is Curing in concrete? Curing is a process of maintaining the concrete’s moisture and temperature till it completes hydration process or till it attain particular strength. Why curing of concrete is done? When the water is added to the concrete mixture hydration(reaction b/w cement and water) process takes place, which … Read more
What is concrete? Concrete is a mixture which is composed of materials like cement, fine aggregates (sand) and coarse aggregates mixed with water which hardens with time. Concrete is the main material for 90% of construction works. There are many types of concrete based on the the materials used in the mixture during manufacturing process of … Read more
Definition Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) is defined as per IS 4926 :1976 as ― concrete delivered at the site or in to the purchasers vehicle in a plastic condition and requiring no further treatment before being placed in position in which it is said to be harden. Advantages of Ready Mix Concrete(RMC) 1. Uniform quality of concrete is … Read more
What is Fiber(Fibre)? Fiber is a small piece of reinforcing material which increases structural integrity. What is fiber reinforced concrete? Fiber reinforced concrete is a Portland cement reinforced with more or less randomly distributed fibers. Types of Fibers these are different types of fibers which are used in the concrete 1) Jute fibers 2) Coir fibers 3) Steel fibers 4) Carbon … Read more