Civil Engineering Forum

Concrete Ductility

November 24, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete Design, Structural

Ductility is simply a way to measure of the ability of a material (any type of material) to resist deformation when subjected to load. With that said, this is very important in civil engineering in

Air Entrainment in Concrete

November 23, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials, Types

Normal concrete consists of cement paste that holds the aggregate particles together. The cement paste itself is made by mixing cement and water. When it comes to air entrainment in concrete, We add an additional

Entrained Air in Concrete [Full Guide]

November 22, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Types

In this article, we will shed the light on the air entrained concrete and how it is different from the normal Portland concrete, in addition to its properties. What is Air Entrained Concrete? Air Entrained

Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Concrete [In a Nutshell]

November 22, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

Introduction to freezing and thawing Concrete and brick elements are among the building materials that are frequently damaged by the freeze-thaw cycles in cold regions. Water enters the pores / voids in a stiff, porous material

ASTM C173 Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

November 21, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Tests

Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method Purpose of ASTM C173 This method is used for the purpose of determination of the air content of fresh concrete composed of any type of

What is Aerated Concrete? Definition, Production and Properties

November 21, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Types

What is Aerated Concrete? Aerated Concrete is a special type of concrete that can be considered of the lightweight type. This concrete has primarily the same compounds as normal concrete such as the cement or

Phase Changing Materials in Construction

November 20, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

What are Phase Changing Materials? Phase Changing Materials (PCMs) are a combination of sensible-and-latent thermal energy storage materials which can store energy and emit it in the form of heat based on its solidifying and

What is Superstructure and Substructure?

November 20, 2022 TeamCivil Structural

In construction of any type of building or structure, there are two parts that exist in the project; namely, they are the superstructure and substructure. So, let us have some discussion on the meaning of