Civil Engineering Forum

How to Repair Carbonation-induced Corrosion?

We talked about corrosion in another article, please read it first so you can understand what corrosion is and how damage occurs from the beginning. What is Carbonation-induced Corrosion? Briefly, when calcium hydroxide in concrete

ASTM C136 Dry Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

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Dry Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates Purpose of ASTM C136 This post describes the procedure of ASTM C136 to determine the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates by sieving Why is

Selection of Antifreeze Admixtures

TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

An antifreeze admixture is selected according to the design temperature at which concrete is supposed to harden. If the temperature rises above the design value or even becomes positive as the concrete is cured, its

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testing on Concrete

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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

Concrete Slab Cost Calculation

TeamCivil Construction, Cost Analysis

Construction consumes a huge fortune due to the high costs of labor and materials. That’s why a precise calculation of the cost is essential to avoid any losses. This accurate calculation will be based on

Performance-Based Hydraulic Cement

TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

Hydraulic cement is a binding material that is crucial in modern construction since it provides the basis for creating structures that are durable and reliable. “Hydraulic” is a term that was used to describe cement

How to Calculate the Weight of MS angles?

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What are mild steel angles, or ms angles? Before discussing how to calculate the weight of ms angles, let us first understand what they are: Mild steel angles, mostly known as MS angles, are L-shaped

When to Remove Concrete Forms?

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In this article, we discuss the appropriate time to remove the formwork after casting concrete. Concrete formwork removal, also known as strike-off or stripping of formwork, should only be done after the concrete has strengthened