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Alkali Activated Concrete (ACC) – Intro and Composition

Alkali-activated concrete (AAC) is a class of cement-free concrete serving as an alternative to Portland cement concrete (PCC). This article will help…

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How to Place Reinforcement in Concrete Members | Reinforcement Placement in Concrete Members

The placement of reinforcement in concrete members should follow the applicable code and design requirements. It needs to be ensured…

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Inverted Beam Types | Purpose of Inverted Beam | Inverted Beams Advantages

What is Inverted Beam? A reinforced concrete beam with different types of beam shapes like I beam, T Beam, L beam,…

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Reinforcement Shape Codes | BBS Formula and Codes

What is the Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)? Bar Bending Schedule(BBS) is a list consisting of the detailing of a bar…

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Geometric Design of Highway | Highway Geometric Design Factors

What is a Geometric Design for Highway? There are several noticeable layouts and features on the highway. The determination of…

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Mortar and Grout Types | Difference Between Mortar and Grout

Mortar and Grout are used as binding material in construction. Both are cement based products which differ in serving its…

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Bulking of Sand | Sand Bulkage Causes | Sand Bulkage Test

What is Bulkage of Sand? Sand undergoes layer formation with an increase in volume due to contact with atmospheric moisture.…

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Shear Walls and its Types | Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Location, Advantages

What is Shear Wall? An element used to resist lateral forces like wind, seismic forces acting on the structure of…

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Types of Concrete Grades and their Applications

What are Concrete Grades? Concrete Grades are set depending on the composition and strength of the concrete. After preliminary construction…

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Gypsum Plaster History, Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages

What is Gypsum Plaster and its History: For thousands of years in the entire world, gypsum plaster has been used…

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