Design & Construction of Composite Structures
Arun Nadig, Director, Nadig Consulting, presents two award-winning projects in composite construction technique for modern office spaces, which have been duly recognised by the Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) for
Corrosion Control with CLEANFLO STEELCARE
Corrosion Control on Reinforcement Bars made easier by using CLEANFLO STEELCARE - Corrosion Resistant Admixture. Developed by CSIR-CECRI Karaikudi, which is one of the largest research establishment for electrochemistry in South Asia
Self Concrete Mixer: AJAX Soaring Up New Heights!
AJAX, a world-class leader in providing concreting business solutions, was established in 1992 for manufacturing Self-Loading Concrete Mixers. Today, it is positioned as a global leader in this product category. Over the years
Durability of Concrete made with Marble Dust as partial replacement of Cement subjected to Sulphate attack
This experimental study presents the feasibility of the production of more durable concrete with marble dust as partial replacement of cement by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% by weight. Standard concrete cube specimens of size 150mm×150mm×150mm
Polymer Smart Materials & Technologies for Road Construction
Africa is a continent with a population of 1,317 billion just lagging behind India's 1.350 billion. Trade between Africa and India has increased eight-fold from $7.2bn in 2001 to $59.9bn in 2017, GDP growth for the continent
Putzmeister Delivers 5,000th Stationary Concrete Pump
Putzmeister India recently rolled out its 5,000th Stationary Concrete Pump from its factory in Verna, Goa. Established in 2007, Putzmeister offers customers in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives concreting
Upscaling the Use of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
This paper presents an overview of several aspects that can further upscale the use of recycled aggregate concrete. It presents the main steps that need to be followed to demolish existing barriers to the use of recycled
Challenges Facing the Concrete Industry
There are still a number of challenges facing the Concrete Industry. From a political and social viewpoint, improving the sustainability of concrete construction has to be the first challenge, not because concrete solutions are
Strength behaviour of M25 and M45 concrete incorporating accelerators and stone waste
Accelerators are used to accelerate the setting and development of concrete at early age, and also speed up the construction work for early removal of formwork. Due to depletion of natural resources, and emission of carbon dioxide during
Cleanflo: Corrosion Resistant Admixture & Inhibited Cement Slurry Coating - Inhibitor Solution for Reinforcement Bars
In fact, when we design any RCC structure, Corrosion on Reinforcement bar is a major concern, and generally, when we reach at less than half of designed service life, the process of corrosion on reinforcement bar starts taking place
Durability of Concrete made with Marble Dust as partial replacement of Cement subjected to Sulphate attack
This experimental study presents the feasibility of the production of more durable concrete with marble dust as partial replacement of cement by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% by weight. Standard concrete cube specimens of size
Effect of Aggregate-Cement Ratio on Engineering Properties of Pervious Concrete
Pervious concrete is a composite type of material containing coarse aggregate, little or no fine aggregate, cement and water. In pervious concrete, carefully controlled amount of water and cementitious materials are used to
Recent Advances in - Self-Compacting Concrete
In line of advanced concrete technology and research self-compacting concrete (SCC) contribute an innovative role for the development and its implementations worldwide. SCC, also known as self-leveling concrete
Life-Cycle Management of Concrete Structures
A concrete structure is required to maintain its functions and performance during its design service life. However, serious damages have been sometimes found, which may be caused by physical and chemical actions.
Green, Sustainable Construction: Solutions for Affordable Housing
Concrete is the second most consumed material in the world after water and it is used most widely in the construction industry due to its high compressive strength and other properties.[1] Therefore, the basis of
SoilTech - AsphalTech Polymer Sealant for Waterproofing Road Surface
AsphalTech, a water-based cross-linked polymer sealant, when mixed with crusher-dust, provides a 100% water-proof seal to any porous road surface. It is applied with a slurry truck over the road surface.
Aesthetical Integration in High Performance Concrete for Infra Construction
Concrete, the wonder material that has shaped our surroundings, was invented in the mid-18th century, and continues to be the most widely used construction material. Concrete came to architects and designers as a boon
SoilTechMk. III designs roads and reduces construction time and costs
The world has changed dramatically during the last 100 years, with phenomenal advances in medicine, aircraft design, motor industry, cell phone technology and the computer industry to name but a few.
Comparative Study of concrete mix design using IS and ACI methods with and without super-plasticizer
Concrete is a composite material consisting of cement, water, and aggregates. These ingredients can be mixed in different ratios to attain desired strengths. Though rough mix ratios for different strengths
SoilTech: Road Engineering, Design & Construction
When the Honorable Minister of Roads and Highways, Nitin Gadkari was asked the question: “What makes you different and gives you the edge over your peers in the road industry?” he stated, “One must give up the conservative
Epoxy and PU offer long-lasting waterproofing solutions
Waterproofing is a fundamental aspect of creating a building envelope as water penetration damages a building both aesthetically and structurally. Moisture penetrating reinforced concrete structures will rust the reinforcing
Waterproofing: BASF India Ltd. – Making Wet Areas Watertight
Waterproofing wet areas has always been a challenging task for the construction industry. With the introduction of the drywall concept, the construction industry is undergoing a change of materials being used
Solution for Podium Slab Waterproofing
An effective and durable waterproofing system is critical for ensuring the long-term durability of the structure and to keep maintenance costs to a necessary minimum. In sensitive building areas like podium slabs where
Water Proofing Methods
Waterproofing is the process of making a structure waterproof or water resistant so that it stays unaffected to the exposure of water, wet environment and other similar conditions. There is a wide difference between waterproof
Waterproofing & Construction Chemicals
The concept of liquid waterproofing has existed since the early 1800s, when natural bitumen was combined with jute, straw, rags, felt, and other man-made materials to provide a waterproofing solution
Waterproofing Challenges in High-Rise and Suggested Remedial Measures
If you go around any housing society – high-rise or low-rise - and take a look at the external walls and projections, I am sure that in more than 90% of the buildings you will find large patches of water seepage
Non destructive testing for determining the strength of concrete
Civil engineering infrastructures are designed to operate for long periods of time, such as 50 to 100 years. However, several unpredictable and uncontrollable factors reduce their expected performance and life
SoilTech Mk. III, a 3rd Generation Nano-Polymer soil Stabilization agent
SoilTech Mk. III, a third generation nano-polymer binder by Polyroad, is a road stabilization agent, developed especially to strengthen rural roads where excessive loading occurs and where all-weather roads
An Experimental investigation on utilizations of Marble Dust as partial replacement of Cement in Concrete
Marble dust is an industrial by-product obtained during sawing, shaping, and polishing of marble and causes a serious problem to the environment. Research indicate that the effect of mixing marble dust on the
Use of Ferrocement for Construction of Mini Check Dams and Diversion Structures
Diversion structures and check dams are constructed for diverting/ storing the water, flowing in shallow rivers/ streams for various purposes. The present practice is to use brick / stone / stone block masonry
