Rectification of Tilted Columns of Track Hopper at NTPC
It has been a challenging assignment for BBR India Pvt. Ltd. apart from its core activity of prestressing, supply of Pot cum PTFE bearings; the rehabilitation work assigned by NTPC has been the result of carefully
A Climate Change at Home
When temperature plunges in winter, prices for natural gas, heating oil and electricity always go up. However, suitable thermal insulation can help to optimize the indoor climate and slash energy costs by up to 60%
Innovative Silicone Technologies help Green Buildings
A new generation of silicone based adhesives and sealants from Dow Corning are helping Indian architects design distinctive, modern structures, and at the same time is enabling them to meet the growing
Bitunil bituminous waterproofing membranes
Bitunil is the leading manufacturer of high quality bituminous waterproofing membranes for roofing and waterproofing applications. Designed to fulfill most construction applications for different
New Generation Bentonite Geotextile Waterproofing Solution
Ashapura group of Industries are India's largest and one of the top five players in Bentonite globally. The Company has extensive reserves of high quality Sodium and Calcium Bentonite which are mined
Waterproofing on Concrete Structure
FAIRMATE has developed a number of waterproofing products to withstand leakages from structures. FAIRMATE waterproofing products are cementitious, acrylic polymer base, bitumen base, silicone base,
Coil Coated Products offer Excellent Light Reflectivity
Coil coating is a high performance technique of continuous application of an organic coating (Paint) on metal strip (aluminium or steel) and on continuous coil coating line, before the material gets
Treating Expansion Joints with Koster Joint Tape System
An expansion joint is an assembly designed to safely absorb the heat-induced expansion and contraction of various construction materials. They are commonly found between sections of slabs,
Repairing Scheme for Structures
For any rehabilitation program the first step is to assess the degree of distress, the history of the structure, the environment in which the structure is standing. It is also necessary to know whether there was any change for which the structure was built for some specific function. The assessment can be done by - visual, chemical analysis
DURAmembrane: A high performance Waterproofing Membrane from Supreme
Supreme Industries, which has been providing durable, cost effective and environment friendly products for construction industry across the country for over six decades, offers 'DURA' range of civil products
Dr. Fixit’s Terrace Waterproofing Solutions
Traditional methods of waterproofing are just that – traditional! Pidilite Construction Chemicals Ltd. has introduced Dr. Fixit NewCoat and Dr. Fixit Torchshield, two products that offer comprehensive waterproofing
Retrofitting of Existing Bridge Using Externally Bonded FRP Composite–Applications and Challenges
The increase in deterioration of bridge infrastructure is a large-scale national problem. Maintaining the existing bridge infrastructure network and adapting it to new capacity requirements has
Roof Waterproofing Demands Reliability...
Waterproofing of Roof be it concrete, metal decks, timber, etc. has always been a challenge job to the construction industry. With the increased complexity of structures and the complex nature of
Acrylic Polymer based Water Proofing Products
Tapecrete P-151, an acrylic polymer based product of CICO Technologies Limited is extensively used for water proofing & has prooved its durability in major projects. Apart from this Tapecrete P-151 is being put to versatile applications
Building Waterproofing an Important Aspect
Concrete is one of the major and most economical building products for its long life span and versatility. But concrete, more precisely, cement -concrete is porous in nature. The long life or durability of concrete is greatly dependent on water
New BASF Concrete Admixture Technology
BASF's Construction Chemicals business has introduced an innovative admixture solution, sureTEC to meet India's increasing demand for improved efficiency of the overall construction process
Waterproofing & Its Critical Role In Construction Industry
The reform process received a boost in the year 1991, when government initiated the economic reforms programme to bring about fast and substantial economic growth. Since 1991, India is going through
Underwater Evaluation and Repair of Bridge Components
With the rapid increase in vehicular traffic, there is a demand for increase in infrastructural facilities. Due to various constraints the process is still at snails pace and hence the demand for maintenance
Assesment of Relative Surface Hardness of Existing Concrete Member by Schmidt Hammer
Concrete structures as many other engineering structures are subjected to deterioration that affect their integrity, stability, and safety. Faced with the importance of the damages noted on the structures
Repairing Scheme for Structures
For any rehabilitation program the first step is to assess the degree of distress, the history of the structure, the environment in which the structure is standing. It is also necessary to know whether there was any change for which the structure was built for some specific function. The assessment can be done by - visual, chemical analysis, physical
Stop Leakages in Heavy Rains: Use Thunder Proof Instant Leak Repairer
Water leakage is a common problem faced during the monsoon season. People often ignore such situation. But it can lead to serious problems like short circuit, fire leading to serious damages. Choksey Chemicals
Dr. Fixit Crack X Shrinkfree for Crack-free Plastered Walls
Dr. Fixit Crack X Shrinkfree is an acrylic based specially formulated product used to fill the surface cracks in plastered walls internal or external for cracks of up to 10 mm width. Crack X Shrinkfree is manufactured with unique features – it does not shrink after curing, provides UV resistance, does not stain and has excellent adhesion to plastered surfaces. It is a one
Polymer Modified Bituminous Waterproofing System
With the advancement in technology, the bio degradable Hessian reinforced tarfelt has been replaced by non-bio-degradable material such as non woven polyester or fibre glass mat. The change of reinforcement is made possible along with the change in the base material. APP (Atactic Polypropylene) is a polymer compatible with the base material bitumen.
Permanent Sealing for the Water Bearing Cracks or Moving Joints in Concrete Structures
The construction industry has come across situations when the concrete structure has developed cracks and water has seeped inside. Also there are situations when the same crack starts behaving as a moving / dynamic crack by relieving the internal stress
Waterproofing Treatment
Waterproofing is considered to be an important part in modern construction. The word Waterproofing' may be a misnomer as it is virtually impossible to provide absolute exclusion of water
Crystalline Waterproofing for Brick, Masonry Now in India
Choksey Chemicals P. Ltd introduces for the first time in India a high performance waterproofing compound for protection of brick, masonry and concrete. Choksey’s MAXSEAL SUPER is a special
Role of Construction Chemicals in Modern Construction
Today Man's shelters has changed from under the trees or in caves to skyscrapers to sub- terrain bunkers and complexes, all possible thanks to the discovery of reinforced cement concrete. The construction
INSULTEC-A Perfect Coating for all Residential Building & Complexes
INSULTEC® is the result of 35 years research by an Australian Insulation Technologist. Insultec is a water–based Co-polymer compound containing inert pigment and special fillers. It has excellent adhesion and is micro porous, impervious to salt spray and airborne pollution and algae and fungus resistant. Insultec has been thoroughly tested and is acclaimed by world
Chemistik-Heavy Duty Elastomeric Coating for Masonry Surface
The Argus Coatings and Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, pioneers in exterior coatings, now offers Chemistik Pro Décor Super heavy-duty elastomeric coatings for protection of masonry surface, that not only prevents
Koster's Solution for Rising Dampness in Mineral Substrates & Walls
Rising dampness in mineral substrates and walls is a natural enemy to the durability of any structure. This occurs due to the rising of moisture in the capillaries and pores in walls. This could be due to the dampness or water present in
