Concrete Archives

The Incipient Anode Effect

May 7, 2024 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

The Incipient Anode Effect When an area of steel is corroding under the influence of chloride contamination, steel is dissolving causing the formation of iron ‘ions’, tiny charged particles of iron. Simultaneously, electrons are released

ASTM C136 Dry Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

May 5, 2024 TeamCivil Concrete, Tests

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

May 4, 2024 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

May 3, 2024 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Tests

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

Performance-Based Hydraulic Cement

February 3, 2024 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

15 Advantages of Using Steel Fibers in Concrete

April 25, 2023 TeamCivil Concrete, Types

What is steel fiber reinforced concrete? Steel fiber reinforced concrete is an alternative to traditional reinforced concrete for certain application areas. Steel fibers are discontinuous, 3-dimensionally orientated, isotropic reinforcement, once they are mixed into the

Applications of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete

December 4, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Types

Applications of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Definition of Fiber Reinforced Concrete According to the American Concrete Institute (ACI), fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) is defined as: concrete containing dispersed, randomly oriented fibers Therefore, fiber reinforced concrete is

Causes of Damage in Concrete Structures

December 3, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

Although concrete is considered a durable material for construction, there are factors that cause damage to this durable material. In this article, we discuss some causes of damage in concrete structures. Even if concrete is