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Air Entrainment in Concrete

November 23, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials, Types

Normal concrete consists of cement paste that holds the aggregate particles together. The cement paste itself is made by mixing cement and water. When it comes to air entrainment in concrete, We add an additional

Entrained Air in Concrete [Full Guide]

November 22, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Types

In this article, we will shed the light on the air entrained concrete and how it is different from the normal Portland concrete, in addition to its properties. What is Air Entrained Concrete? Air Entrained

What is Aerated Concrete? Definition, Production and Properties

November 21, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Types

What is Aerated Concrete? Aerated Concrete is a special type of concrete that can be considered of the lightweight type. This concrete has primarily the same compounds as normal concrete such as the cement or

31 Advantages of High Performance Concrete

November 14, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Types

What is High Performance Concrete? High-performance concrete (HPC) is concrete that has been designed to be more durable and, if necessary, stronger than conventional concrete. The majority of the components in HPC mixes are identical

Ferrocement: Basics that you should know

October 18, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Types

Basics of Ferrocement What is Ferrocement? Ferrocement Definition: a composite structural material comprising thin sections consisting of cement mortar reinforced by a number of closely spaced layers of steel wire mesh.- ACI 549R-97 [Report on Ferrocement by