Durability Archives

Causes of Damage in Concrete Structures

December 3, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

Although concrete is considered a durable material for construction, there are factors that cause damage to this durable material. In this article, we discuss some causes of damage in concrete structures. Even if concrete is

Antifreeze Admixtures for Concrete

November 26, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Materials

Antifreeze Admixtures for Concrete Casting concrete in cold weather is a difficult challenge that face contractors every year. Cold weather concreting refers to performing the construction activities in cold weather. These construction activities include placement,

Alkali Aggregate Reaction (AAR) in concrete

November 26, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

In this post, we will talk about a damage that happens to concrete and this damage is not mainly due to the detrimental materials in the environment. But, this damage is due to using materials

Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Concrete [In a Nutshell]

November 22, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

Introduction to freezing and thawing Concrete and brick elements are among the building materials that are frequently damaged by the freeze-thaw cycles in cold regions. Water enters the pores / voids in a stiff, porous material

Curing Methods of Concrete in Cold Weather

November 19, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

Cold weather concreting is one of the most stubborn situations that concrete practitioners have to face every year in construction works in the fall and winter seasons in cold regions. Larger implications of lower temperatures

Using Nano-materials in Cold Weather Concrete

November 16, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

What is nano-materials? Using Nano-materials in Cold Weather Concrete: Materials with at least one external dimension between 1 and 100 nm are referred to as nanomaterials. According to the criteria provided by the European Commission,

Concrete Durability Starts with Durable Concrete Materials

November 9, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

Durable concrete materials for Durable Construction What is Concrete Durability? Durability of concrete is an important and crucial topic related to concrete structures. So, what does durability mean? According to Cambridge dictionary, durability is defined

Construction Practices for Cold Weather Concreting

November 6, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

Cold Weather Concreting Construction Practices for Cold Weather Concreting Casting, placing and finishing concrete in cold weather is called “cold weather concreting” ACI 306 defines cold weather as “when the air temperature is expected to