Discuss the problem of disposal of waste water from ready-mixed concrete operations. State three alternate methods that can be used to alleviate this problem.

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: Discuss the problem of disposal of waste water from ready-mixed concrete oper-ations. State three…

A: Disposal of wastewater from a RMC (Ready Mix Concrete) plant: Current practices for the disposal of…

Q: Given : Width = 1.00m Length = 2.50m Cement = 50kg/bag   Using Class A concrete mixture, what is…

A: Given Data:Width = 1.00mLength =2.50mCement = 50kg/bag

Q: In what circumstances would a contractor consider setting up a concrete batch plant at the site of…

A: Most of the concrete which is used in construction projects is RMC (Ready-Mix Concrete) which is…

Q: Describe how to store sacks of cement at the construction site to protect it from the environment

A: Storage of cement bag may include:

Q: Lists down the five concrete production control and discuss each briefly.

A: The five concrete production control are given as, Batching. Mixing. Compacting. Curing.…

Q: The poisons ratio of concrete is between ____ to 0.21. a) 0.08 b) 0.11 c) 0.12 d) 0.15 2. Grade…

A: Poisson's ratio is the ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain. The range of poisson's ratio…

Q: After concreting is completed, your project manager raises concern about the quality of the concrete…

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Q: What is the source of fly ash? Why is fly ash sometimes added to concrete?What are the different…

A: The main source of Fly ash is coal as produced as a by-product from the coal industry. The burning…

Q: Discuss the cement manufacturing process on the basis of the equipment and process diagram

A: Manufacturing of cement

Q: Reinforced concrete water storage tanks are going to be used to hold water wit high salinity and…

A: The durability is the important property of concrete, as the durable concrete can be used against…

Q: How long can ready-mix concrete remain in the mixer and still be used?

A: Time to be used of Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC) after mixing the water:

Q: Q a) What particular precautions would you take when concreting (i) In winter, and (ii) in hot…

A: Brief concept- Concreting- It is the process of putting the concrete in the work location and…

Q: Is the inspector reponsible to reject the faulty materials?

A: An inspector presents complete on-site observations to the engineer to control the materials,…

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: What is concrete shrinkage, what factors influence it?

A: Shrinkage is defined as an inherent property of the concrete. Actually these are termed as the…

Q: 1.What is InsulatingConcrete Form (ICF), Expalin briefly? 2.Name 3 unit systems of…

A: Insulating concrete form is an arrangement of formwork for supported concrete generally made with an…

Q: 4- List and explain methods of manufacturing of ready mixed concrete.

A: Here multiple questions are asked. As per guidelines, the first question has been answered. If you…

Q: of cement to civil/structural engineers in the field especially with extreme weather conditions?…

A: The soundness of cement relates to the consistency of volume change during the setting and hardening…

Q: Proposed Methodology for Green concrete ?

A: Answer:- Green concrete:- A concrete which uses waste matter at least one its component, or its…

Q: What is the estimated batch weight (in Ibs) of cement per yd°? Round off to the whole number.

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Q: TITLE: ANALYSIS OF Reinforced Concrete Beams (SERVICEABILITY REQUIREMENTS). PROBLEM: Check the…

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Q: Q3) Answer the followings: 1-Under what conditions would you recommend the use of sulphate resisting…

A: Cement: A cement is a binder or a substance that sets and hardens independently and also which can…

Q: 1) Explain the step by step procedure of preparing the ready-mix concrete starting from collecting…

A: Ready-Mix Concrete is mortar that it was from a given designed design mix, is processed in a batch…

Q: List five job factors that are specific to concrete work and should be considered whenever this type…

A: There are many factors that should be considered that are specific to concrete work, here let us…

Q: what could be the benefits of putting egg on a concrete mixture? Can you give some explanations and…

A: When combined with concrete, eggshells are proved to possess strength characteristics.

Q: Subject: Concrete technology Q#1: a) What are the broad types of admixtures?  b) How would you…

A: (a) There are 2 broad types of admixtures: Chemical admixtures Mineral admixtures Chemical…

Q: Discuss the impact of superplasticizers on the cost of placing concrete.

A: Let us analyse the question in step 2.

Q: How does types of cement can affect the strength of concrete? Prepare your reasons by giving TWO (2)…

A: Cement is a binder which is mixed along with aggregates and other constituent to form concrete.

Q: 4. Please describe the requirements for the concrete transportation.

A: Concrete need to be transported when the batching plant is not established at the project site. And…

Q: Please describe the requirements for the concrete transportation.

A: Transporting the concrete mix is defined as the transferring of concrete from the mixing plant to…

Q: What's the importance of determining the soundness of cement to civil/structural engineers in the…

A: The soundness of Cement : 1. The soundness of cement can be defined as its ability to retain its…

Q: identify and describe the importance in construction of conducting the following ASTM procedure…

A: Concrete temperature test  The temperature of fresh concrete may be measured using ASTM C1064 to…

Q: What is the ASTM Designation of Slump Test of Concrete Cylinder? How do you measure the stump of…

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Q: •Find the products of hydration for 100 g of cement and 62 ml of water ,what happens if water is…

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Q: ompute for the total volume concrete needed for the concreting of columns, assume that the height of…

A: Given:- Size of column = 0.3m * 0.3m To find:- Total volume of concrete for columns

Q: What are the important parameters monitored in cement production? What are the raw materials needed?

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Q: Discuss the issue of waste water disposal in ready-mixed concrete companies. List three different…

A: Introduction: This question deals with  the issue of waste water disposal in ready-mixed concrete…

Q: Design concrete mixtures according to the specifications given on ACI 211

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Q: Part A) When concreting is needed to be performed in extreme hot weather. What are the different…

A: Since the Question number to be solved is not specified, the solution for Question No 01 A is as…

Q: The multiplicity of methods of curing concrete and not being limited to one method?

A: Curing is the process of maintaining satisfactory moisture content and temperature in freshly cast…

Q: The weight of water required for a trial batch is 270 lb/yd^3. If the w/c ratio is 0.55, what is the…

A: The following information is givenThe weight of water required for a trial batch =  270 lb/yd3…

Q: NOTE: EXPLAIN IT WITH DETAIL. SUBJECT: CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (CIVIL ENGG) Q#1 How would you improve…

A: Bonding of fresh concrete to hardened concrete -  Bonding the fresh concrete with hardened concrete…

Q: esults. ) The level of “Quality Control" for the produced concrete.

A: (C) Introduction : Concrete's durability can be characterised as its capacity to withstand…

Pricing Concrete Work

The concrete work in a project usually holds a high-end cost in terms of cost and value of the work. It becomes an important step in calculating the cost associated with concrete while preparing the project scale. The cost of making concrete depends on the cost of building materials, mixed materials, labor, and machinery. A concrete contractor builds structures from concrete, usually managing all the steps of the process from assembling ingredients to building a holding structure and preparing the mixture. This person or team oversees the delivery and unloading of goods to ensure that they are done properly. Nowadays, most of the concrete in the United States comes from manufacturers working abroad, usually with branches and plants within the provinces. Contributions can range from pre-mixed concrete to basic ingredients, the consumer company then mixes it. Many American-based concrete companies, however, offer concrete products, such as ballads, bricks, countertop, concrete pipe, and building products, as well as concrete construction and installation materials. This article covers both types of suppliers for this set of building materials.