Mix Design Guide – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Mix Design Guide – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 Anti-Stripping Agent for Bituminous Mix https://theconstructor.org/transportation/anti-stripping-agent-bituminous-mix/558528/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:02:19 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=558528 Anti-stripping agents are used for bituminous mixes and materials to ensure adhesion between bitumen and aggregates (hydrophilic), even when submerged in water. Material Requirement The anti-stripping agents shall consist of fatty acid amines having a long hydrocarbon chain. These agents should conform to the chemical and physical requirements as detailed in the table below: Sl […]

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]]> 558528 How to Mix, Compact, and Cure Lime Concrete? [PDF] https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/mix-compact-cure-lime-concrete/43249/ Sun, 24 May 2020 18:23:48 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=43249 Lime concrete is a composite mixture of lime as binding material, sand as fine aggregate, and gravel as coarse aggregate in appropriate proportions. Lime concrete mix ratio depends on the type of construction, but in general, it can be taken up to a 1:2:3 ratio for lime, sand, and coarse aggregate, respectively. Lime concrete had […]

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]]> 43249 Design of Concrete Structures for Durability https://theconstructor.org/concrete/design-concrete-structures-durability/7268/ https://theconstructor.org/concrete/design-concrete-structures-durability/7268/?noamp=mobile#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:01:00 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=7268 Adequate concrete durability can be obtained in the design phase when a structure is conceived, and structural calculations are made, details are designed, materials and their proportions, as well as possible additional preventative measures, are selected. Prevention is further materialized as the concrete is prepared, placed, compacted, and cured. It would continue throughout the entire […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/concrete/design-concrete-structures-durability/7268/feed/ 10 7268 Casting and Curing Concrete Specimens in Field Based on ASTM C31 https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/casting-curing-concrete-specimens-field/38272/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 21:36:08 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=38272 Casting and curing of concrete cylinder and beam specimens from representative samples of fresh concrete is crucial in building constructions. This is because the results of the tests conducted on these specimens are employed for many significant purposes. For instance, acceptance of designated concrete strength, examine adequacy of mix proportions for strength, and quality control. […]

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]]> 38272 How Fine Aggregate Affects Mix Design of Concrete? https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/fine-aggregates-concrete-mix-design/5886/ https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/fine-aggregates-concrete-mix-design/5886/?noamp=mobile#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:29:02 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=5886 Fine aggregate is on of the major constituents of concrete which can influence concrete mix design substantially. Various factors such as fine aggregate fineness modulus, moisture content, specific gravity, and silt content affect the mix proportions of concrete. Fineness modulus specifies how much fine aggregate is required in a given mix design. Fine aggregate moisture […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/fine-aggregates-concrete-mix-design/5886/feed/ 7 5886 How Coarse Aggregate Affects Mix Design of Concrete? https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/coarse-aggregates-affect-mix-design-concrete/5876/ Sat, 17 Aug 2019 14:04:50 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=5876 Coarse aggregate is one of the essential components of concrete and occupies the largest volume in the mix. That is why it greatly affects the concrete mix design. Its properties such as strength, maximum size, shape, and water absorption influence water demand, the quantity of cement and fine aggregate in concrete mixture. It is reported […]

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]]> 5876 Mix Ratio of Sand-Cement Screed for Floors https://theconstructor.org/building/mix-ratio-sand-cement-screed/29583/ Sat, 02 Feb 2019 21:00:00 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=29583 Mix ratio of sand and cement screed for floor varies based on the intended use of the screed. Added to that, cement type, grade of aggregate and the method of storage of screed material influence the mix ratio to a certain extent. Therefore, a suitable type of cement shall be selected, and sand needs to […]

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]]> 29583 Dry Pack Mortar- Applications and Advantages https://theconstructor.org/building/dry-pack-mortar-applications/27033/ Sat, 01 Dec 2018 18:07:38 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=27033 Dry pack mortar, which is also called deck mud or floor mud, is a mixture of sand, cement, and water. It is used to repair small spots, creating thick bed mortar for tile and brick placement, and bed shower installation. The proportion of the mixture is one part of cement to four part of sand, […]

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