Properties of Light Weight Aggregate Concrete:
Followings are some of the other properties of light weight aggregate concrete as compared to normal weight concrete: 1. For the same strength, the modulus of elasticity of light weight…
Characteristics of Light-Weight Concrete:
Following are the important characteristics of light weight concrete: 1. Low Density: The density of this concrete varies from 300 to 1200 kg/m3. The lightest variety is suitable for insulation purposes…
Types of Light Weight Aggregate:
Light weight aggregates can be classified into the following two groups: 1. Natural light weight aggregate. 2. Artificial light weight aggregate. These aggregate are further classified as follows: Natural Light…
Light Weight Concrete:
Meaning and Classification of Light Weight Concrete: The self-weight of normal cement concrete varies from 2200 to 2600 kg/m3. This is one of the main disadvantages of conventional cement concrete…
Ground, Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag
Blast-furnace slag clinker before grinding Ground, granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) is another industrial by-product sometimes used as a partial replacement for Portland cement. GGBFS is a glassy, granular material produced…
Concrete Mix Design with Portland Pozzolana Cements
Introduction Concrete is a widely used structural material consisting essentially of a binder and a mineral filler. It has the unique distinction of being the only construction material actually manufactured…
SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTICOUS MATERIALS
Pozzolans Other materials may be blended with Portland cement to meet special requirements and environmental considerations. Some of these materials, called pozzolans, do not have cementicious properties until mixed with…
Cement Types
ASTM Specification C-150 provides standards for eight different types of Portland cement: · Type I is a general-purpose cement used in a wide variety of project types, including buildings, bridges, floors,…
Manufacture Of Cement
There are four stages in the manufacture of portland cement: (1) crushing and grinding the raw materials, (2) blending the materials in the correct proportions, (3) burning the prepared mix…
