explain how to avoid voids during concrete pouring

Q: Understand the many types of concrete admixtures and how they affect the concrete.

A: Introduction: Producers firstly use admixtures to lower the cost of concrete construction, adjust…

Q: What exactly is geopolymer concrete?

A: Concrete is a mixture of binding material like cement, lime with well graded coarse and fine…

Q: What is the strength of cement?

A: The material which when mixed with water sets and hardens is known as cement. It is usually merged…

Q: How can fine pozzolans reduce bleeding of fresh concrete?

A: Bleeding: A phenomena in concrete in which the free water available in the mix rises to the top and…

Q: Comment and write what needs to be done to increase workability in fresh concrete.

A: Workability is the ease with which concrete can be mix , transported , placed , compacted and…

Q: How does curing over time affect the splitting tensile strength of concrete?

A: Right after the water is added to the mix, Hydration starts taking place and it requires much…

Q: Define about the problems related to the use concrete of very high strength exceeding 60MPa?

A: Solution: If we have to increase the strength of concrete just from 40 Mpa to 80 MPa, it will…

Q: steel bar sizes and concrete mixtures

A: Rcc (reinforced cement concrete) has proved to be a durable,strong and economical construction…

Q: List the differences between bricks and cement.

A: Bricks                             Cement Blocks Solids…

Q: Define the process of modeling reinforced concrete with abaqus?

A: Answer:- Abacus modeling:- On the basis of the central objectives three dimensional Finite Element…

Q: Why is it important to know the specific gravity of cement

A: Specific gravity is the ratio of weight of material and water having equal volumes.

Q: Is it possible to mix concrete using fine aggregates?

A: The given Question is, whether it is possible to mix the concrete using fine aggregates....  Well,…

Q: Discuss the finishes used on concrete surfaces.

A: Every structural component in the structure must require the finish to protect from external factors…

Q: Define the optimal material for connecting fresh concrete to already cast concrete.

A: Introduction: The given  statement discusses the best material for connecting freshly cast concrete…

Q: What is lightweight concrete? What are Nonstructural applications  of lightweight concrete ?

A: Lightweight concrete  Light weight concrete can be defined as type of concrete which includes an…

Q: Briefly describe the soundness of cement?

A: Soundness of cement : Soundness of cement can be defined as its ability to retain its volume after…

Q: What are the benefits of adding admixtures such as water reducers and air-entraining agents to…

A: Water reducers, as the name suggests, decrease the amount of water needed in the concrete mixture…

Q: Compare and contrast the differences between concrete and cement in DETAILED PARAGRAPHS.

A: Cement and concrete are widely used as construction material in various structurers like buildings,…

Q: What are the alternatives available to conventional concrete? Explain them in detail.

A: Concrete is most widely used material in world for construction purpose due to its properties.Due to…

Q: What ingredients may be used in masonry cements?

A: Ingredients in masonry cements:

Q: Why does the amount of air in the concrete decrease as the slump increases?

A: Concrete:- Concrete is a composite material made of fine and coarse aggregate that is bonded by a…

Q: Write the functions of all the constituents of cement.

A: 1) Lime(CaO): This is the important ingradient of cement and its proportion is to be carefully…

Q: What aggregates should be avoided when making concrete?

A: Aggregates: Aggregate is a term for any granular material which includes gravel, crushed stone,…

Q: Does fine aggregates suits concrete mixing

A: The goal of good concrete mix design is to blend aggregates to minimise the space between…

Q: Explain the significance of curing in concrete construction and discuss different curing methods?

A: Curing in concrete construction refers to ensuring that sufficient quantities of moisture,…

Q: Explain cement manufacturing process and mention major differences between dry process and wet…

A: Cement production is indeed a complicated procedure that starts with mining but instead of grinding…

Q: where do Lightweight Concrete use ?

A: Lightweight concrete:-   Shale, clay, or slate, which give it its distinctively low density, are…

Q: What variables contribute to concrete shrinkage?

A: Concrete has shrinkage property due to presence of cement. Due to loss of moisture from concrete by…

Q: Differentiate between pre-stressed concrete and RCC.

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Q: what conclusion we can make regarding the  strength of the concrete.

A: in this question conclusion is being asked regarding strength of concrete

Q: Discuss the differences between pre-tensioned and posttensioned structural concrete units?

A: Prestress concrete is defined as the concrete in which internal stress of suitable magnitude and…

Q: describe step-by-step how the concrete flexural strength test is carried out.

A: Universal testing machine used to test Flexural strength of the concrete at which tool rollers…

Q: What are the potential issues of Green concrete ?

A: potential issues of Green concrete are:

Q: Is it preferable to sustain compressive or tensile loads using concrete?

A: It is preferable to sustain compressive  using concrete.

Q: Understand the purposes of various concrete admixtures and their effect on concrete.

A: Producers use admixtures primarily to reduce the cost of concrete construction, to modify the…

Q: How do engineers mix concrete in a mixer?

A: Brief concept- Concrete- It is a mixture of fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, cement, and water.

Q: What is the difference between cement and concrete?

A: Cement: A cement is a binder, a substance used for construction that sets, hardens, and adheres to…