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Concrete gains strength as time passes by. Moreover concrete is highly durable and economical in comparison with wood as construction material.
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What is the difference between Structural Concrete and Non structural Concrete?
Structural concrete is used in the construction of buildings, bridges, dams, etc. Typically there are more codes governing the use of concrete as a construction material and the concrete used has higher strength. Non-structural concrete is typically defined as being used for the construction of non structural elements. These could be parking lots, sidewalks, handicap ramps, etc. A lower strength concrete can be used and there are less rules pertaining to its use.
What has the author Paul Mondorf written?
Paul Mondorf has written: 'Concrete bridges' -- subject(s): Concrete Bridges, Design and construction, Prestressed concrete construction, Reinforced concrete construction
Why do people use metal bars or mesh in the construction of concrete roads?
For reinforcement.
Who were the first ancient people to use concrete on a large scale in construction?
Romans
What has the author John George Richardson written?
John George Richardson has written: 'Formwork notebook' -- subject(s): Formwork, Concrete construction 'Concrete Craft Notebook' 'Concrete notebook' -- subject(s): Concrete construction 'Supervision of concrete construction' -- subject(s): Engineering, Management, Concrete construction
Is cosruction a concrete noun?
There is no word 'cosruction' in English. You may mean the noun 'construction' which can be a concrete noun or an abstract noun, depending on it's use. For example: Concrete noun: The construction was nearly complete, it just needs some finishing touches. Abstract noun: His excuse was a construction of lies.
What has the author M D Enoch written?
M. D. Enoch has written: 'Building a concrete block garage' -- subject(s): Concrete blocks, Concrete construction, Design and construction, Garages 'Concrete for sports and play areas' -- subject(s): Concrete construction, Synthetic sporting surfaces
What is the main use of anchor bolts in construction?
Anchor bolts are used to secure items to concrete. They can be wet-set meaning inserted into the concrete while it is still hardening or the concrete can be drilled and the anchors set in to them.
How do you reduce the pH level of your concrete?
There are specifically designed pH reducing chemicals for use with concrete that can be purchased online, and most likely from chemical and construction supply stores.
What is the full meaning of B R C in construction and uses?
I gives overall strength and reinforcement to slub concrete
What purpose did ancient Romans use concrete for?
Construction of buildings and ports. Concrete was also used in their domes. The pantheon's dome is constructed of different weights of concrete. Nero's famous dining room was constructed of concrete which enabled it to be designed to rotate.
What are some common materials used by engineers?
Urban construction engineers are likely to use concrete, steel, and glass.
