Construction Process of RC Column Reinforced Concrete column is a structural member of RC frame structured building. It’s a vertical member which transfers loads from slab and beam directly to subsequent soil. A whole building
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Alkali–Aggregate Reactions
Concrete Distress Identification
Compaction Factor Test
In this article, the Compaction Factor Test is discussed which is used to calculate the compaction factor, and to know more about workability. Compaction Factor Test Objective: To calculate the compaction factor, and to know more
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Effect of Age on Concrete Strength
Effect of Age on Concrete Strength The strength versus gel/space ratio relationship has a general application because the amount of gel present in the cement paste at any time is itself a function of age
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Rebound Test: Equipment – Operation
In this article, the Rebound Test (schmidt hammer test) is outlined. The Swiss engineer Ernst Schmidt, first developed a practicable rebound test hammer in the late 1940s, amd modern versions are based on this. Figure 1 shows the
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