by webmaster | Jan 7, 2021 | QCL
We call bonded post-tension when the job in concreting is done over the tendons directly, then a bond forms between concrete and tendons. Which helps to transfer the forces using the bond mechanism. (A tendon(s) is basically a steel cable or wire used in...
by webmaster | Jan 7, 2021 | QCL
To change the color of concrete before it is poured, add a tint or dye to the mix. People who want to use concrete in their projects often ask how they can change the color. If the concrete has already been poured your best option is applying a stain to the surface....
by webmaster | Jan 7, 2021 | QCL
Yes, because provides superior fire resistance compared with wooden construction and gains strength over time. Structures made of concrete can have a long service life. Concrete is used more than any other artificial material in the world. We can find concrete in:...
by webmaster | Jan 7, 2021 | QCL
Different types of concrete are produced based on the constituent material, mix design, the method of construction, area of application, the form of hydration reaction. So far there are 23 Types of Concrete Normal Strength Concrete Plain or Ordinary Concrete...
by webmaster | Jan 7, 2021 | QCL
Positioning matters. The design of the structure is based on having the steel in the right place. Incorrect reinforcing steel placement can and has led to serious concrete structural failures. For example, lowering the top bars or raising the bottom bars by ½ inch...
by webmaster | Jan 7, 2021 | QCL
The basic reason why a steel reinforcing material such as welded wire fabric is needed in a concrete ground slab is that concrete has little resistance to tension. By adding fabric to the slab, you add tensile strength, since steel is extremely strong in tension. A...
