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Use of waste plastic materials as FA and CA in concrete

The Constructor

Sir/Madam this is Pranav I would like to know that whether the mixing of waste plastic materials as FA and CA in concrete is implemented or not?

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CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS

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Sugar in Concrete | Effect of Sugar on Concrete Strength | Sugar as a Concrete Surface Retarder | Addition of Sugar in Concrete Results in Setting Time

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Sugar in Concrete: Cement and Concrete are the foremost paramount engineering materials. Tyrannical weather conditions play indispensable roles on the traits of concrete. Continuous change in weather conditions results in a change of initial setting time of concrete. e.g. Retarder – sugar and gypsum etc. &

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CABLE STAYED METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

Cable-stayed bridges can be either concrete or steel though a combination of both materials is often chosen. Fig: Stay cable anchorages on a concrete deck For concrete cable stayed bridges free cantilever construction is considered economical.

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Specifying corrosion inhibiting admixtures for concrete structures

Construction Specifier

It is becoming more common to receive design requests for bridges, high-rises, and other concrete structures with service lives of 100 or 150 years. If funding is plentiful, what additional steps can be taken to maximize reinforced concrete durability? Why is concrete corrosion a concern? Photo courtesy Cortec Middle East.

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AEC Next is a Must for Construction Professionals

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The first will be June 5-7 in Anaheim, CA. They continue to use dead materials like concrete, wood, and steel. The special event offers the most vendors, the most attendees, and the greatest number of offerings fit for your entire team. The conference will take place twice this year.

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Fly Ash in Concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

Pozzolanic admixtures or mineral admixtures are those materials which in itself don't have any cementitious characteristics however show cementitious properties in their finely separated structure when joined with lime, for example Calcium Hydroxide (Ca (OH)2) with dampness. Fly ash is a standout amongst other pozzolanic admixtures.