Fly ash can be used in concrete either as an additive or in-part replacement of cement. The presence of finely divided glassy silica and...

Of all the ingredients used to make concrete, water is the cheapest. But it is important that we pay sufficient attention to it. Water...

Aggregates for concrete, if containing deleterious substances, may affect strength, workability and long term performance of concrete in...

Malaysia has a hot and humid climate. Curing requires special attention. The problems in such conditions are opposite of those in cold...

Fibers are utilized in cement to manage the cracking characteristics and reduce permeability. The surrounding concrete protects the steel...

Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag (GGBS) is a by product from the blast furnaces used to make iron. These operate at a temperature of...

The addition of fly ash in concrete gives numerous advantages. These are observed in both fresh and hardened concrete. Briefly it...

Recent years have witnessed numerous cases of premature deterioration of concrete structures. Simultaneously, the urgent need to...

Interest in blended cements is growing because of its advantages as increased production economy, reduced CO2 emissions and fuel...

Throughout the construction industry, the common belief is that concrete takes 28 days to cure and reach 100% of its strength. This...