Types of slab used in construction
Slabs are constructed to provide flat surfaces, usually horizontal in building and other types of structures. The slab may be supported …
Concrete Technology
Concrete Batching Plant: Objective, Types, Applications
Batching is a Process of Measuring concrete mix ingredients either by Volume or by Mass introducing them into the mixture. …
What is honeycomb? how to fix honeycomb in concrete?
Honeycombing refers to voids in concrete caused by the mortar not filling the spaces between the coarse aggregate particles. It …
What is autoclaved aerated concrete blocks?
AAC stands for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. (Also known as autoclaved cellular concrete (ACC), autoclaved lightweight concrete (ALC), autoclaved concrete, cellular concrete, porous …
How to calculate volume of cement, sand and aggregate
Hello all my friends for making concrete there are three different materials required that is Cement, sand and Aggregate for …
Types of concrete blocks
Cement and concrete blocks are also used for masonry construction. They are available in three types namely solid, hollow and …
Testing for concrete blocks (IS 2185)
Concrete block is nowadays replacing bricks in masonry construction especially in many multi stored buildings. They are extensively used for construction of boundary walls and as filler walls in R.C. framework. Un reinforced block masonry …
Water cement ratio for concrete
The quantity of water divided by the quantity of cement (both measured in kilograms) gives the water – cement ratio. A …
Concrete pouring methodology
Once the concrete has been mixed it needs to be placed and compacted. These two activities are carried out simultaneously. …
