Factors Affecting the Durability of Concrete
Introduction Concrete is a fundamental construction material renowned for its strength, versatility, and durability. However, several...
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Construction Properties
Sulfate Attack in Concrete
1. Introduction Sulfate attack is a significant problem which locally affects concrete and other construction materials. Aqueous...
Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) In Concrete
Introduction: The alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is a complex chemical process that occurs in concrete and has significant implications for...
Factors Affecting the Durability of Concrete
1. Water-to-Cement Ratio The water-cement ratio is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement used in a concrete mix. The...
The effect of cold weather conditions on concrete properties
How the environmental condition affect the concrete quality Cold weather conditions can be encountered not only seasonally, but also in...
Effect of carbonation on concrete and detection method
What is Carbonation? Carbonation is a reaction between cement hydration products in concrete and atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), which...
Effect of Aggregate particle size on the compressive strength of concrete
The quality of the binder paste is one of the most important factors to achieve the desired compressive strength in concrete. It is...
Effect of cement on the concrete strength
What is Cement? Cement is a dry powder (usually gray in color) prepared by the calcination of clay and lime. Cement is a binder material....
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