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Classification of concrete

Concrete can be classified as follows: Based on Cementing material Lime concrete Gypsum concrete Cement concrete Based on Place of […]

We use the same bars( which are available in the market) in all structures. we do not manufacture different bars

Effective cover Effective cover is the distance measured from the face of the member to the center of area (

Effective cover: Effective cover is the distance measured from the face of the member to the center of area (

Clear cover Clear cover is the distance measured from the exposed concrete surface (Without plaster and other finishes) to the

WHAT IS SPECIAL CONCRETE? Special concrete is defined as “concrete which meets special performance an uniformity requirements that cannot always

Grades of concrete mainly classified in three categories as follows i) Lean concrete ii) Ordinary grade of concrete iii) Standard

Hook is provided in stirrups for the following reasons: To prevent from buckling of column. The main requirement for safety

Length of Hook’s in Stirrups: We generally consider length of hook = 10 D (for bars having diameter greater than or equals

A concrete of Grade C20 means that the concrete will have a compression resistance of 20 N/mm2 per square millimeter

Steam curing can be used to advantage where early strength gain in concrete is important or where additional heat is

ADMIXTURES:- Admixture is defined as a material other than cement, aggregate and water used as an ingredient of concrete, added