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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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