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Negative Effects of Using Concrete Admixtures

Concrete practitioners use admixtures for multiple of reasons such as increasing the workability of concrete, adjusting the setting time, accelerating the rate of strength gain, etc. However, in some case, admixtures may cause adverse effects

Using Nano-materials in Cold Weather Concrete

TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

What is nano-materials? Using Nano-materials in Cold Weather Concrete: Materials with at least one external dimension between 1 and 100 nm are referred to as nanomaterials. According to the criteria provided by the European Commission,

Effect of Cold Weather Admixture System on Concrete [hardened]

TeamCivil Concrete, Properties

This article represent the second part on the Effect of Cold Weather Admixture System on Concrete. This first part dealt with the effect of Cold Weather Admixture System (CWAS) on the fresh properties of concrete.

Effect of Cold Weather Admixture System on Concrete [Fresh]

TeamCivil Concrete, Properties

This article Effect of Cold Weather Admixture System on Concrete will be divided in two parts to avoid lengthy posting. This first part will deal with the effect of Cold Weather Admixture System (CWAS) on

Example of ACI Concrete Mix Design

TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

In a previous article, we thoroughly described the procedure for ACI Concrete Mix Design. If you are not aware of the design process, go ahead and check the article. In this article, we will give

31 Advantages of High Performance Concrete

TeamCivil Concrete, Types

What is High Performance Concrete? High-performance concrete (HPC) is concrete that has been designed to be more durable and, if necessary, stronger than conventional concrete. The majority of the components in HPC mixes are identical

Concrete Mix Design by ACI [Full Guide]

TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

This article describes in detail the procedure to Concrete Mix Design by ACI followed by an example. Let us start with the basics of mix design. What is Concrete Mix Design? Simply put, the concrete

Calculation of Concrete Target Mean Strength

TeamCivil Concrete, Properties

Calculation of Concrete Target Mean Strength What is Compressive Strength of Concrete? Simply, the compressive strength can be defined as the capacity of concrete to withstand loads before failure. Of the many tests applied to