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Example of ACI Concrete Mix Design

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

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]

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

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

Characteristic Compressive Strength vs Target Mean Strength

Concrete, Properties

Characteristic Compressive Strength vs Target Mean Strength Characteristic Compressive Strength vs Target Mean Strength: Compressive strength of concrete is defined as its capacity to withstand load, of course we are talking about compression load since

Cylinder/Cube Strength Ratio: In-depth Data

Concrete, Properties

Concrete Cylinder/Cube Strength Ratio: In-depth Data This article gives in-depth information on the Concrete Cylinder/Cube Strength Ratio. Concrete cube and cylinder specimens’ compressive strengths have a complex connection. There are multiple factors that affect this

Compressive Strength of Concrete Cube vs Cylinder

Concrete, Properties

Compressive Strength of Concrete Cube vs Cylinder What is Compressive Strength of Concrete? The compressive strength test is the most crucial of the several tests conducted on the concrete since it provides information about the

How to Calculate Fineness Modulus of Aggregates?

Concrete, Materials

The fineness modulus (FM) of aggregates can be confusing at the beginning. In this article, we will walk you through what FM means and how it is simply calculated. What is Fineness Modulus of aggregates?