Civil Engineering Forum

Characteristics of High volume Fly Ash Concrete

May 8, 2018 TeamCivil Concrete, Types

Flyash Flyash is the by-product of the combustion of pulverized coal and is collected by mechanical and electrostatic separators from the fuel gases of power plants where coal is used as a fuel and the

Types of Chemical Admixtures

May 8, 2018 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

Admixtures A material other than water, aggregates, or cement that is used as an ingredient of concrete or mortar to control setting and early hardening, workability, or to provide additional cementing properties. Why is admixture

Formwork Materials

May 3, 2018 TeamCivil Construction

Formwork materials can be classified as: 1. Timber 2. Metals 3. Plastics 1.Timber a. Lumber: Lumber is commonly available material and has excellent strength, weight and cost factor. Lumber is classified as: • Boards: 1

Information for Ordering Concrete

May 2, 2018 TeamCivil Concrete, Construction, Materials

Information for Ordering Concrete When ordering pre-mixed concrete, you will need to tell the supplier: Name and address for delivery The use of the concrete (i.e. driveway, housing slab, commercial) The amount you need in cubic

Carbonation and Corrosion

July 20, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

Carbonation is the term used to describe the effect of carbon dioxide on a material. The phenomenon rarely leads to structural problems but carbonation-induced corrosion can lead to unsightly spalling on structures. The repair costs,

Concrete Aggregates: Effects and Classification

July 16, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

Aggregates: Effects and Classification Aggregates constitute a skeleton of concrete. Approximately three-quarters of the volume of conventional concrete is occupied by aggregate. It is inevitable that a constituent occupying such a large percentage of the

Rodded Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregates Test (ASTM C29)

July 16, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Tests

Rodded Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregates according to Astm C29 PURPOSE Astm C29: Determination of the unit weight of coarse aggregates in a compacted condition. This test method is applicable to aggregates not exceeding 15

How to Select the Construction Plant?

July 13, 2017 TeamCivil Construction

Selection of the Construction Plant The selection of plant is usually straightforward but the following points are relevant. 1- Cost a- Hire rate Take all factors into account if you are offered alternatives. What are the