
Prediction of Compressive Strengh of Concrete Containing Nano-Silica Using Fuzzy Logic
Concrete is essentially a mixture of paste and aggregate. The paste, comprising of cement and water, binds the aggregate into a hard mass; the paste hardens because of the chemical reaction of the

Seismic Retrofitting of RC Beam-Column Connections
Designing beam–column joints is considered to be a complex and challenging task for structural engineers, and careful design of joints in RC frame structures is crucial to the safety of the

EMCORIL AC Acrylic Based, Membrane Forming Curing Compound
One constraint in civil construction is the curing of concrete once it has been cast and the formwork is removed. Curing done by conventional methods cannot be ensured to its optimum efficiency when it is

Properties of Expanded Polystyrene Concrete Containing Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
Lightweight concrete can be obtained either by replacing totally or partially standard aggregates by low weight aggregates or introducing gassing agents in concrete. The interest is not only to decrease

Concrete Durability and Aesthetics Improvement in Cities
Concrete material development started a long time ago thanks to its plastic fresh properties and final mechanical strength. Soon, its limited cost and large availability enabled human activities and

Architectural and Decorative Concrete
Concrete can be used and processed in such a versatile manner that no other building material can compete with it. Concrete is not just a grey material that could be used as a base for further surface finishes

The last decade of innovation for creating sustainable concrete structures several of which hold world records
When STUP was founded in India the cost of materials to labour in Structural Concrete was 75%:25% respectively and is today in the range of 65% to 70%:35% to 30% respectively. A structure to be

Analysis of Indeterminate Prestressed Concrete Beam Using Analytical and Numerical Methods
Applications of prestressed concrete are many, especially in recent times, it has been widely used in bridges, buildings, rail sleepers, nuclear vessels, water and other liquid retaining structures etc

High Volume Fly ash Concrete and UTWT-24 Innovative Concrete Solutions for Indian Concrete Roads
This paper discusses the suitability of HVFAC in road Construction by demonstration project wherein 30m long road constructed with embedment of 63 nos vibrating wire type strain gauges to measure

Mechanical Properties of Polymer Concrete by Using SBR – An Experimental Study
Various research studies in polymer concrete has taken place in the recent years & the main reason of usage of polymer concrete in construction materials is because of comparative high performance

Damage Pattern of RC Beam Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Loading
Designing beam–column joints is considered to be a complex and challenging task for structural engineers, and careful design of joints in RC frame structures is crucial to the safety of the

Putz Dichtament Mortar Plasticizing Admixture
The different mentalities of the client and mason always bring down the quality of plastering. Putz Dichtament is a unique combination of mortar plasticizer, which imparts waterproofing characteristics on the applied surface. It is

No Cement Concrete
The production of one ton of cement emits approximately one ton of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere which leads to global warming conditions. A need of present status is, should we build additional

FORTA : Reinforcing the Future of Concrete
The use of fibers to fortify building materials may seem like a new idea, but it's actually been around since ancient Egypt, when crude straw "fibers" were added to clay and mud building blocks and bricks

Influence of Recycled Aggregates, Foundry Sand and Fly Ash on Compressive Strength of Concrete
Concrete is the first and foremost material required in the construction works. It is one of the most versatile, economical and universally used construction material. It is among the few building materials produced

MC-SPECIAL DM Dynamic SynCrystallization® based High Performance Integral Waterproofing Additive
Reinforced Concrete is one of the most versatile and widely used construction materials on account of its constructability and durability. Its durability is severely affected, due to its inherent formulation. Even

Perma Setting Quality Benchmark in Construction Chemical Industry
Mumbai based leading construction chemical manufacturing and marketing company, Perma Construction Aids has spread its wings in India and neighboring countries within a short time span. The ISO 9001

MC-Bauchemie Waterproof tile adhesive
Zentrival PL is a present generation tile adhesive specially formulated for fixing of ceramic, other tiles and insulation boards by thin bed method and spot bonding method. The average bed thickness can be as low as 1 mm and it

Performance of Concrete with Plastics Granules as Coarse Aggregate
Concrete is the most extensively used construction material in the world. It is widely used in all types of engineering works, because it provides good workability and can be molded in any shape. It is the

Steel corrosion in Concrete mixed with seawater
Concrete mixed with seawater and blast furnace slag as admixture, could have good resistance to corrosion, especially in the long term." Therefore, in this study in order to clarify the effect of seawater

Repairs & Rehabilitation of Concrete structures
RCC is one of the most versatile and widely used construction materials on account of its mouldability and designable durability. Due to harsher pollution and extreme requirements of construction practices

EMCECOLOR-FLEX Protective Coating From MC-Bauchemie
Emcecolor-flex is an Acrylic Polymer modified Elastic Elastomeric Breathable, Anti-Carbonation, Crack Bridging, and UV Resistant Protective coating for new or strained concrete surfaces, against environmental

Mathematical Performance Models for Reinforced Concrete Structures
Models based on theoretical description of physical or chemical deterioration mechanisms of RC structures by applying suitable boundary conditions have been categorized as Mathematical

Fairtop Fast Floor
FAIRTOP FAST FLOOR are one part, cement-based, polymer modified floor topping and leveling compounds, which have been designed to provide smooth and levelled floors with a minimum time and labor. FAIRTOP

Concrete Mix Design
The process of selecting suitable ingredients of concrete and determining their relative amounts with the objective of producing a concrete of the required, strength, durability, and workability as economically as possible, is

Pidilite's Low VOC adhesives
Pidilite exhibited its range of Low VOC adhesives for various HVAC and Wood Working applications. Mr. A Venkitachalam, Head - Business Development, informs, "Pidilite Industries, the pioneers in the field

BPS-Building Protection Systems
Bangalore-based BPS Building Protection Systems Pvt Ltd, which participated in the Green Building Congress for the fourth time, is looking forward to expand its clientele in the country. "We are keen that

Maufacturing of Dry Lean Concrete (DLC) Using Portland Pozzolana Cement
In recent years, rigid pavements (portland cement concrete roads) are being constructed in many new projects due to added advantages of longer service life, smoother riding surface and little to no

MC–Bauchemie Offers MOULD RELEASE AGENTS
Nafuplan K is an economical concentrated mould release agent, which is supplied as a water-soluble emulsion. It should be diluted in ratio of 1:10 up to 1:30 with water, prior to application. Nafuplan K aids in

FAIRMATE Always Focuses on Quality, Service and Value
The construction chemicals are used in the construction work to strengthen the structures, increase life span and improve the quality of infrastructure. These chemical products act as a coat of protection against the environmental hazards. They also minimize the consumption in quantity of cement, water and other materials used in such structures