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Applications of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete

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

Types of Concrete for Repair Applications

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Types of Concrete for Repair Applications In this post, three of the modern concrete types that are used for repair applications in-situ are mentioned. 1- Fiber Reinforced Concrete Fiber-reinforced concrete is concrete made primarily using

200 Civil Engineering Interview Questions and Answers

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In this post, we provide you with a source for 200 Civil Engineering Interview Questions and Answers. These questions are very beneficial for all who work in the field of Civil Engineering. This book’s main

Causes of Damage in Concrete Structures

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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

Weight Calculation of Square Steel Bars (Solid + Hollow)

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Weight Calculation of Square Steel Bars Square Steel Bars Square steel bar, which has a grainy texture and radius level corners, is a very robust and adaptable building material. Carbon steel square bar stock is

Weight Calculation of Steel Bars (Formula and Examples)

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Steel bars are commonly used in construction of reinforced concrete elements (such as columns ,beams, footings and slabs) since concrete is not capable of resisting the tension forces. In this article, we go through the

Reasons for Testing Concrete Compressive Strength at 28 Days

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Compressive strength of concrete can be defined as: capacity of concrete to withstand loads before failure. Among the numerous tests that can be applied to the concrete, the compressive strength test is the most important,

Precast Concrete: Advantages, Applications and Precautions

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What is Precast Concrete? Precast concrete, as the name may imply, is a concrete that is cast somewhere other than intend location for use. Precast concrete is created off-site using moulds that are reusable in