Civil Engineering Forum

Crack Repair in Concrete (4)

May 14, 2017 TeamCivil Repair

Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (4) Following the evaluation of the cracked structure, a suitable repair procedure can be selected. Successful repair procedures take into account the cause(s) of the cracking. For example, if

Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (3)

May 14, 2017 TeamCivil Repair

Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (3) Following the evaluation of the cracked structure, a suitable repair procedure can be selected. Successful repair procedures take into account the cause(s) of the cracking. For example, if

Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (2)

May 14, 2017 TeamCivil Repair

Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (2) Following the evaluation of the cracked structure, a suitable repair procedure can be selected. Successful repair procedures take into account the cause(s) of the cracking. For example, if

Concrete Aggregates

May 12, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

Concrete Aggregates Aggregate is the most voluminous component of concrete. Depending on the desired concrete properties, primarily strength but also durability and other properties, the mass of aggregate in concrete represents about 3.5 (for high-strength) to

Structural Idealization

May 9, 2017 TeamCivil Analysis

In order to perform the process of structural design, one has to go through the structural analysis. The analysis includes a main step which is “Structural Idealization” To calculate the forces in the various parts

Types of Formwork

May 9, 2017 TeamCivil Construction

In this article named “Types of Formwork”, the different types of formworks are reviewed: foundation, wall, column, beam, ceiling. Types of Formwork Foundation Formwork Foundation formworks can be designed in various ways. Basically there is

Visual Defects of Concrete

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair

Visual Defects of Concrete: one of the simplest ways to understand what exactly causes concrete to fail would be performing a Visual Survey of the deteriorated concrete structure. When a client hires an Engineer to inspect a

Surface Rust Stains and Efflorescence

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair

In this article, two of the visual defects that might appear on concrete are discussed: Surface Rust Stains and Efflorescence (or Leaching) of concrete. Surface Rust Stains Rust stains are caused by corroded steel below