Civil Engineering Forum

Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Concrete [In a Nutshell]

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

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

TeamCivil Concrete, Tests

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

What is Aerated Concrete? Definition, Production and Properties

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

Phase Changing Materials in Construction

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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

What is Superstructure and Substructure?

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In construction of any type of building or structure, there are two parts that exist in the project; namely, they are the superstructure and substructure. So, let us have some discussion on the meaning of

What is a Structure?

TeamCivil Analysis, Structural

What is a Structure? We usually hear the term structure in civil engineering but what is the fundamental meaning of the this term? A structure is simply a system of connected parts or elements used

Curing Methods of Concrete in Cold Weather

TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

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

4 Major Reasons for Concrete Slump Loss

TeamCivil Concrete, Properties

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