Highway Sound Barrier Masonry Walls: Purpose, Benefits, and Design Considerations

Highway Sound Barrier Masonry Walls: Purpose, Benefits, and Design Considerations

Before sound reaches the receiver, highway sound barrier walls act as a sound energy absorber. Therefore, the sound barrier wall cannot fulfill its purpose unless…
Materials for Sealing Joints in Water Retaining Concrete Structures

Materials for Sealing Joints in Water Retaining Concrete Structures

When building water-retaining buildings, many types of joints are used. These constructions’ joint sealing materials are discussed. Construction joints, expansion joints, and contraction joints are…
Building Joint Sealant Types: Properties, Uses, and Working

Building Joint Sealant Types: Properties, Uses, and Working

A compound called sealant is used to seal the seams between several types of construction materials, including brick walls, glass, aluminum, and concrete. In order…
Excessive Deflections in Reinforced Concrete Slabs (Explanations, Causes)

Excessive Deflections in Reinforced Concrete Slabs (Explanations, Causes)

Reinforced concrete slab deflection is permitted up to a particular limit that is defined by applicable codes such the ACI, IS, and Euro codes. These…
How to Control Deflection of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Slabs?

How to Control Deflection of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Slabs?

Deflection, not strength, typically dictates the design of reinforced concrete beams and slabs. In this article, various strategies for reducing RCC beam and slab deflections…
Use of NSM Fiber Reinforced Polymer for RCC Beam Strengthening

Use of NSM Fiber Reinforced Polymer for RCC Beam Strengthening

Several factors, such as steel corrosion in an aggressive environment, design calculation errors, and poor mix design, could lower the ultimate load capacity of concrete…
Factors Affecting Deflections of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Slabs

Factors Affecting Deflections of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Slabs

The deflections of reinforced concrete beams and slabs are affected by a number of elements that must be fully taken into account during design and…
Improvement Techniques for RCC Beam Ductility Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars

Improvement Techniques for RCC Beam Ductility Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars

As a result of the linear elastic behavior of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) materials up to rupture without yielding, the ductility of beams reinforced with…
Methods, Types, and Purpose of Inspection of Underwater Concrete Structures

Methods, Types, and Purpose of Inspection of Underwater Concrete Structures

For upkeep and repair tasks, inspection of underwater concrete structures is necessary. The subject of underwater concrete structure inspection methods, types, and goals is covered.…
Concrete Formwork Removal Time, Specifications, and Calculations

Concrete Formwork Removal Time, Specifications, and Calculations

Concrete formwork removal, also known as strike-off or stripping of formwork, should only be done once the concrete has developed adequate strength, which is at…
Methods of Curing Concrete for Different Structures and their Comparisons

Methods of Curing Concrete for Different Structures and their Comparisons

The chemical process that transforms Portland cement into a bonding agent occurs when water is added to create the water-cement paste that keeps concrete together.…
Curing Time and Durations for Concrete Construction

Curing Time and Durations for Concrete Construction

Cement concrete curing is the process of keeping the moisture and temperature levels necessary for the hydration reaction to occur normally and produce the qualities…
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