Gendral Civil Engineering
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Types of Cement
In addition to ordinary cement, following are the other important types of cement: Acid resistant cement Blast furnace cement Coloured…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Lightweight Concrete
Advantages of Lightweight Concrete Following are the advantages of lightweight concrete: The local industrial waste, if found suitable for lightweight…
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Lightweight Concrete
The bulk density of ordinary concrete is about 23 kN/m3. The concrete having bulk density between 5 to 18 kN/m3…
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Methods of Curing
Methods of Curing Following two factors are considered while selecting any mode of method of curing: The temperature should be…
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Effects of Improper Curing
Effects of Improper Curing Following are the major disadvantages of improper curing of concrete: The chances of ingress of chlorides…
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Purposes of Curing of Concrete
Purposes of Curing of Concrete Following are the objects or purposes of the curing of concrete: Curing protects the concrete…
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Shallow Foundation
Shallow Foundation Shallow foundation are those foundations in which the depth at which the foundation is placed is less than…
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