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Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testing on Concrete

What is Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testing? Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) is an efficient non-destructive testing (NDT) technique for ensuring concrete material quality and identifying structural component damage. Traditionally, the UPV techniques have been employed for material

Causes of Damage in Concrete Structures

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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

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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

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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]

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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

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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

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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

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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