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Origin and Classification of Aggregates

May 21, 2018 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

Origin and Classification of Aggregates Most of the properties of an aggregate derive from its parental rock chemical and mineral composition which affects strength, stiffness, density, pore structure and permeability. Rocks experience geothermal and weathering

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Types of Chemical Admixtures

May 8, 2018 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials
admixtures

Admixtures A material other than water, aggregates, or cement that is used as an ingredient of concrete or mortar to control setting and early hardening, workability, or to provide additional cementing properties. Why is admixture

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Information for Ordering Concrete

May 2, 2018 TeamCivil Concrete, Construction, Materials
Concrete pump

Information for Ordering Concrete When ordering pre-mixed concrete, you will need to tell the supplier: Name and address for delivery The use of the concrete (i.e. driveway, housing slab, commercial) The amount you need in cubic

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Concrete Aggregates: Effects and Classification

July 16, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials
concrete aggregate

Aggregates: Effects and Classification Aggregates constitute a skeleton of concrete. Approximately three-quarters of the volume of conventional concrete is occupied by aggregate. It is inevitable that a constituent occupying such a large percentage of the

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Cement Manufacturing Process

July 6, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials
cement manufacture process

Cement Manufacturing Process History of Cement: Cement is a material which is highly compatible to the earth’s eco-system and most adaptable to sustainable development. Cement is a fine powder which sets after a few hours

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Gap-graded Aggregate

July 5, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

ِِِِِAggregate particles of a given size pack so as to form voids that can be penetrated only if the next smaller size of particles is sufficiently small, that is, there is no particle interference. This

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Concrete Additives

July 5, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials
concrete admixtures

Concrete Additives Concrete additives are fine materials which are generally added to concrete in significant proportions (around 5–20 %). They are used to improve or obtain specific fresh and/or hardened concrete properties. European Standards lists

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Recycled Concrete Aggregate

July 1, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials, Types
Recycled Concrete Aggregate

In a constantly evolving society there stems a need to develop and improve the current infrastructure. In order to build new infrastructure, building materials such as concrete will be needed. The raw materials needed for

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