Lightweight Concrete Present and Future applications

Q: What is workability of concrete, curing of concrete?

A: Workability of concrete is defined as the property of concrete that determines the amount of useful…

Q: Discuss the change in volume of concrete at early ages.

A: To discuss: The change in volume of concrete at early ages.

Q: Define Particle-Reinforced Composites.

A: Nowadays Fibre-reinforced composite particles are used to provide tensile strength to the concrete…

Q: How do the properties of aggregate affect the quality of the concrete mix?

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Q: o Why the tensilę strengths of concrete are of the order of 10 and 15%of the compressive'strength.

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Q: What are the potential issues of Green concrete ?

A: potential issues of Green concrete are:

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: In joints of precast concrete bridge segments, what are the functions of applying epoxy adhesive?

A: Epoxy adhesive : According to the International Road Federation, epoxy adhesive is used in these…

Q: What is compressive strength of m30 concrete mix??

A: Compressive strength of concrete is determined by the cracterstics strength after 28 days.

Q: Explain the effects of chemical and pozzolanic admixture on the fresh and hardened properties of…

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

Q: How limestone or calcite affects the perfomance of concrete?

A: The use of limestone in the construction industry has been increasing due to various benefits as…

Q: What is the distinction between cement and concrete? Explain three techniques that are utilized to…

A: The simplest form of concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates. The fine and coarse aggregates…

Q: Chapter 13 Question: What is the elasticity of concrete for a normal weight mix (unit weight equal…

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Q: Discuss the importance of reinforcements to structural concrete members (beams, columns, slabs,…

A: Concrete is a homogenous mixture that is a combination of Cement, sand, and aggregate in addition to…

Q: Write the parameters that affect the compressive strength of concrete.

A: Parameters Affecting Compressive Strength of Concrete : There are many parameters that affect the…

Q: What are the different properties of hardened concrete?

A: Hardened concrete:- Concrete that has been "hardened" is a type of concrete that is strong and…

Q: Aluminum is a poor material to reinforce concrete with, especially as opposed to steel.  There are…

A: Solution Introduction: The steel is used as reinforcement in the concrete to take the tension loads…

Q: If concrete has a compressive strength of 3200 psi at ambient temperature, what would be the…

A: Given: The compressive strength of concrete is 3200 psi. The temperature is 700oC.