What Is Hard Finish Plaster? Gypsum can be transformed into a hard finish plaster by burning it at a higher temperature than what is required for calcining cement plaster. Color of this cement is white. This plaster can be made by treating the burnt gypsum with specific solutions like alum and Glauber’s salt (Na2SO4). Although … Read more
This article explains about oil well cement, oil well cementing, and cement casing oil well. We will explore all the important things related to oil well cement. What Is Oil Well Cement? The oil well cement is used for the purpose of securing oil-well pipe casing with the surroundingearth and rocks. This type of cement … Read more
Definition High strength concrete is a type of concrete that has a compressive strength exceeding 40 MPa. High strength concrete are significantly different from those of conventional or normal concretes. Description In order to produce High strength concrete, a more rigorous quality control process is required, along with careful selection and proportioning of materials. The … Read more
What Is Shrinkage Compensating Concrete? Shrinkage compensating concrete is used to reduce shrinkage in the concrete. Shrinkage compensating concrete contains a special type of expansive agent that compensates for the shrinkage that occurs as the concrete dries and hardens. Properties Of Shrinkage Compensating Concrete Advantages Disadvantages Applications Conclusion Shrinkage compensating concrete is a special type … Read more
Definition High density concrete is used in the construction of radiation shields. It is also called as heavy weight concrete. Explanation High density concrete is made by using natural heavy weight aggregates. The unit of heavy weight aggregates are 1.5 times higher than that of normal weight aggregates. The unit weights are in the range … Read more
What Is Roller Compacted Concrete? Roller compacted concrete is a relatively new development in the construction of dams and locks. It utilizes a no-slump concrete mixture that can be transported, placed, and compacted using the same equipment used for earth and rockfill dams. This mixture, which consists of aggregates, cement, water, and sometimes admixtures, is … Read more
Introduction Of Blast Furnace Cement Blast Furnace Cement is a type of blended cement that is made by combining Portland cement clinker with a proportion of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS). Properties of Blast Furnace Cement Manufacturing Process The production of blast furnace cement involves grinding a mixture of Portland cement clinker and GGBS … Read more
Fly ash blended cement is superior resistance to weathering action. This makes it a popular choice for the construction of buildings, bridges, roads, and other infrastructure projects, where durability is of utmost importance. The ultimate strength gained with fly ash blended cement is the same as that with ordinary Portland cement. However, the strength gained … Read more
Basically three tests are done to check the quality of mortar. These are crushing test, tensile strength test and adhesive test. To check the quality of mortar, we conduct these 3 tests. 1. Crushing Test On Mortar The crushing test on mortar is a compressive strength test performed to calculate the compressive strength of the … Read more
Introduction Reinforced brick concrete is a building material that combines reinforcement, brick or block infills, and cement mortar binding. It is widely used in the construction industry due to its strength, durability and resistance to natural calamities. Description A major advantage of reinforced brick concrete is that it overcomes the weakness of concrete in tension. … Read more