Concrete vs Cement
Friday, 01 May 2020
Concrete vs Cement are very important materials in the construction industry. Unfortunately, many people still think that concrete and cement are the same thing. The terms cement and concrete can confuse people who have never worked with the materials before and are giving DIY a go. Concrete vs Cement Even though the 2 terms are
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Concrete slump test
Monday, 06 April 2020
The concrete slump test measures the consistency of fresh concrete before it sets. It is performed to check the workability of freshly made concrete, and therefore the ease with which concrete flows. It can also be used as an indicator of an improperly mixed batch. The test is popular due to the simplicity of apparatus
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CONCRETE Definition, Components, Grades, Manufacture
Monday, 30 March 2020
Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement (cement paste) that hardens (cures) over time. In the past limebased cement binders were often used, such as lime putty, but sometimes with other hydraulic cements, such as a calcium aluminate cement or with Portland cement to form
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