Tests on Concrete The following are some of the important tests conducted on concrete: 1.Slump test. 2.Compaction factor test. ...

Properties of Concrete What Are The Properties of Concrete? Most people commonly use the words cement and concrete interchangeably....

Curing of Concrete Curing may be defined as the process of maintaining satisfactory moisture and temperature conditions for freshly pla...

Preparing and Placing of Concrete The following steps are involved in the concreting: 1.Batching 2.Mixing 3.Transporting and plac...

Functions of Various Ingredients Cement is the binding material. After addition of water it hydrates and binds aggregates and the sur...

Concrete   Plain concrete, commonly known as concrete, is an intimate mixture of binding material, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and ...

  How to test for a good brick? Drop a brick vertically from a height of 1 m. A good quality brick will not break. Strike two brick...