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Entrained Air in Concrete [Full Guide]

November 22, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Types
Entrained Air in Concrete

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

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Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Concrete [In a Nutshell]

November 22, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability
Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Concrete

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

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ASTM C173 Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

November 21, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Tests
Astm c173 air content of concrete

Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method Purpose of ASTM C173 This method is used for the purpose of determination of the air content of fresh concrete composed of any type of

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What is Aerated Concrete? Definition, Production and Properties

November 21, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Types
what is aerated concrete

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

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Phase Changing Materials in Construction

November 20, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials
Phase Changing Materials in Construction

What are Phase Changing Materials? Phase Changing Materials (PCMs) are a combination of sensible-and-latent thermal energy storage materials which can store energy and emit it in the form of heat based on its solidifying and

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Curing Methods of Concrete in Cold Weather

November 19, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability
Curing Methods of Concrete in Cold Weather

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

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4 Major Reasons for Concrete Slump Loss

November 17, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Properties
Reasons for Concrete Slump Loss

Slump is a measure of concrete workability. In this article, we discuss the major Reasons for Concrete Slump Loss and how to prevent them. What is Slump Loss? Fresh concrete is known to lose its

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Negative Effects of Using Concrete Admixtures

November 17, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials
Effect of admixture on setting time

Concrete practitioners use admixtures for multiple of reasons such as increasing the workability of concrete, adjusting the setting time, accelerating the rate of strength gain, etc. However, in some case, admixtures may cause adverse effects

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