Explain the differences between pre-stressed and nonpre- stressed pre-cast concrete units?

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: 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: 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: 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: 6-What is the range value of compressive strength for normal concrete 7 days and 28 days?

A: "Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: How to measure the slump of freshly mixed concrete?

A: Slump is a measurement of concrete's workability or fluidity. It's an indirect measurement of…

Q: What do the Codes for actual reinforced concrete design assume?

A: Basically, a code is a legal document containing provisions for design of buildings or any other…

Q: Can a concrete structure be completely free of expansion joints and contraction joints?

A: It can be considered that the concrete structures are not subject to differential settlement. The…

Q: What is lightweight concrete, and how does it work? What are the uses of lightweight concrete that…

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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 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: How important is lime to the performance of concrete? How does lime affects the performance of…

A: Lime provides high water retention, ensuring the fastest possible hardening of the binder. High…

Q: Why is concrete classified and measured separately in different categories?

A: The estimation method has to calculate a variety of objects to plan a cost trade-off from…

Q: The factors which affect the compressive strength of extracted concrete cores ?

A: Concrete cores are used for testing of actual properties of concrete in existing structure such as…

Q: Differentiate between pre-stressed concrete and RCC.

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Q: Can poorly graded aggregate impact the compressive strength of concrete? Justify your answer.

A: Poorly graded aggregate have small variations in size. This means that the particles are packed…

Q: Define precast concrete is the solution for any weather ?

A: Define precast concrete   Precast concrete is simply concrete that is cast somewhere other than…

Q: Define the importance of industrial production of precast concrete elements?

A: they  economize the process of construction and optimize the use of building materials  the…

Q: What is the advantage from using lean concrete?

A: Hi! Thank you for the question As per the honor code, We’ll answer one question since the exact one…

Q: What is self-consolidating concrete? How are its properties achieved? Howare these properties…

A: Self-consolidating concrete or self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a concrete mix which has a low…

Q: Describe the challenge of concrete mixture design and the importance of compressive strength

A: challenge of concrete mixture design   Cement content : A high cement content greater than or equal…

Q: Why is extra water harmful to fresh concrete, but good for concrete after itreaches its final set?

A: Answer Introduction In the mixing of the concrete, water is the important and most useful…

Q: Where does fly ash come from? What is the purpose of using fly ash in concrete? What are the many…

A: Fly ash is produced by plants which use coal for the generation of  steam and electricity. The coal…

Q: Can precast concrete members be reused?

A: Future trends in applicable building codes will affect which is acceptable at the time of resue.…

Q: How Does the Ratio of Sand to Cement Affect the Strength of Concrete? Explain in details.

A: Basic ingredients of concrete are as follows :- a) Cement b) Sand c) Aggregate d) Water

Q: REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN include free body diagram and detailed solution

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Q: What cost advantages may be obtained from the use of fiberreinforced concrete?

A: Fiber reinforced concrete is a conctete containing  fibrous material . Their are different type of…

Q: Explain the techniques used to study the concrete behavior at microscopic level.

A: Microscopic level is under under microscope which is 100 times for magnificent  is used to study…

Q: What is the value of the Whitney stress block parameter, β1, for 6000 psi concrete?

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Q: 7 What are the advantages of prestressed concrete compared with ordinary concrete?

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Q: What are the properties of Self-Consolidating Concrete?

A: Solution: Self compacting concrete is that concrete that flows under its own weight that do not…

Q: What are the  benefits of adding steel fibers to plain concrete ?

A: The proportions of Steel fibres in mix designs usually range from 0.2% to 2.0% (15 to 150 kg/m3 )…

Q: 4. Please discuss the Poisson's ratio of concrete in terms of compressive strength. Is there an…

A: Poisson's ratio is defined as ratio of transverse strain to the ratio of longitudinal strain .…

Q: What is concrete creeps, what factors influence it?

A: To explain the concrete creeps and factors which influence the concrete creeps.

Q: Question 03:- What is the necessity of providing high strength steel and high strength concrete in…

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Q: Civil Engg Describe in brief the advantage of hollow concrete masonry?

A: Answer:- Advantage of hollow concrete masonry:- (i) Rapid execution of work ii) Reduce Construction…

Q: How does Limestone affects the performance of concrete?

A: Its chemical effect promotes the appearance of third hydration peak, forms carboaluminate and…

Q: Create an illustrative flowchart of modern concrete production, and describe each processes

A: FLOW CHART OF CONCRETE PRODUCTION

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: Describe the challenge of concrete mixture design and the importance of compressiv

A: Challenges of concrete mixture design -  Bad adaptability leads to cement concrete slump loss…

Q: Give the comparison of the Pre – Stressed Concrete and that Cast in Place concrete.

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Q: what is the name of the concrete stress approximation used for determining flexural strength using…

A: The correct answer is beam test .