Concrete Durability A concrete is considered durable if it functions well for the duration of the structure’s designated lifespan under anticipated exposure conditions. To ensure the long-term integrity of buildings, it is imperative to comprehend the multitude of factors that impact the durability of concrete. We explore the wide range of variables that affect concrete’s […]
Fiber Reinforced Concrete: Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, or FRP composites, are a subset of composite materials made of polymers reinforced with fibres. These materials are created by distributing particles of one or more materials throughout a continuous network of other materials. In contrast to conventional building materials like steel and aluminium, which are isotropic, fiber-reinforced polymer […]
Lightweight Concrete In place of conventional aggregates, lightweight coarse and occasionally lightweight fine particles are used to create lightweight concrete, a specialized combination. Compared to conventional weight concrete, which has an in-place density (unit weight) of 140 to 150 lb/ft³ (2240 to 2400 kg/m³), this type of concrete typically has an in-place density (unit weight) […]
Permeability A key characteristic that controls how quickly liquids enter a porous solid is concrete’s permeability, which is mostly influenced by the number and size of pores in the matrix of the concrete as well as the intricacy of the paths that the liquids take. The pores that are important for permeability usually have a […]