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Blast Furnace Slag: Production, Types, Composition, Applications

Blast Furnace Slag This article is for the discussion of blast furnace slag; how it is made, what are the types, and a lot more information.But let us start the story from the beginning by

Blast Furnace Slag Cement: Production, Properties and Applications

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Blast Furnace Slag Cement Concrete Concrete is the most commonly used construction materials in the world due to its strength, affordability, durability, and flexibility. Concrete is defined as: an artificial stone-like mass and a composite

What is Bioconcrete?

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For decades, concrete has been one of the most widely used building materials worldwide. The familiar mixture of water, cement, and aggregates is used every day for a variety of construction jobs, including building foundations and

Anti-Washout Admixtures for Concrete

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When we speak of underwater concreting, we will have to mention the anti-washout admixtures. A short note here is that underwater concreting refers to the casting and placement of fresh concrete under water. Not just

Nanotechnology in Civil Engineering

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Nanotechnology in Civil Engineering Recently, we started to hear the term “Nanotechnology” more frequently than we used to. Nanotechnology and its applications in construction and civil engineering are getting popular due to the breakthroughs that

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

Does Air Entrainment Affect Concrete Strength?

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Effect of Air Entrainment on Concrete Strength

Entrained air in concrete is a crucial topic when speaking of concrete serving in locations exposed to freezing-thawing cycles. We have a detailed article that discuss this topic. You can check it here. ENTRAINED AIR