Concrete / Chemicals & Waterproofing / Repairs

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

Buildtech: Pragmatic Approach to the Methodology of Retrofitting Buildings

With the increase in construction of buildings in the last two decades, it has been observed that many of the structures are already showing signs of distress. In some cases, repair measures become necessary even within a span Read More...

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 Read More...

Pure Leathers Waterproofing Solutions for Tunnels, Roofs, Water bodies…

There are various types of Waterproofing Systems available for different applications. Based on its vast experience in waterproofing, Pure Leathers Pvt. Ltd. (PLPL) recommends the most suitable waterproofing systems for various site requirements Read More...

This monsoon, insure strength for your building with waterproofing & repair solutions from Chowgule

Over a period of time, a building goes through severe climatic changes leading to its ageing, thereby creating loopholes and leakages. A leakage deteriorates the quality of the building, since the water through the affected area, also flows to other Read More...

STP: Waterproofing & Construction Chemicals

The concept of liquid waterproofing has existed since the early 1800s, when natural bitumen was combined with jute, straw, rag felt and other man made materials to provide a waterproofing solution. Apart from liquid waterproofing membranes Read More...

Atul: Epoxy & PU solutions for terrace waterproofing with 7-year performance warranty

Water is good while constructing a building, but not so well after the concrete is set. Rain water starts penetrating through the porous concrete in walls and ceiling, creating ugly images of peel-off paints, cracks, damp walls filled with deadly Read More...

Tremco: Solutions For Problematic Leaking Podiums Latest Technological Advances

India is seeing a spurt in urbanization. As we continue to build bigger, faster and taller, reinforced concrete is the choicest of materials to meet the needs of speed and durability. If we understand concrete simplistically, it consists of the aggregate Read More...

Step towards building a healthy home

A home remains an individual's most cherished asset and biggest investment decision taken. It isn't merely a shelter made up of lifeless bricks and concrete. For an individual and his or her family, the home remains a highly Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

Repair & Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures - A Paradigm Shift

Repair and rehabilitation of rapidly deteriorating structures is a matter of concern for most countries in the world. Deterioration is observed in the form of cracking and corrosion (Riveros et al., 2018). It is very difficult to Read More...

Preservation of Capex Towards Industrial Cooling Towers

Industrial Cooling Towers are used to remove heat through evaporation of water in a moving air stream being carried from various sources such as a machinery or some heated process material. Their main use is to remove Read More...

India's Repair Industry Needs a Responsibility Criteria

In India, the repair industry is not organized, hence, the exact numbers on annual cost to owners/public funding for repair, protection & strengthening are not available. Today, India is placing new concrete to the tune of Read More...

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 Read More...

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. Read More...

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 Read More...

Rehabilitation of Overstressed Rigid Pavements

Due to shortage of resources like cement as well as finances, hardly any concrete roads were constructed in free India, though, in the long run they are cheaper than bituminous roads, was an established fact. Some internal Read More...

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. Read More...

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 Read More...

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. Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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 Read More...

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