What is cement? And everything you should know about this wonderful material Cement is undoubtedly one of the most important materials in the construction industry. This amazing substance is made of very fine powder which when mixed with water becomes a sticky paste and after being exposed to the air, it hardens like a rock. [...]
Concrete aggregates Aggregates are often thought to play a filling role in concrete mixes, but a closer look reveals that aggregates play a very important role in concrete properties. Changes in the type, size, shape, unit weight and moisture content can affect the performance of the concrete mix. In this paper we will have a [...]
Lightweight Concrete The first modern use of lightweight concrete(LWC) was recorded in 1917 when the American Emergency Fleet Corporation started building ships with this mixture due to its high strength and performance. Since then, LWC has become common building material for various applications. But what is lightweight concrete, and why is it so widely used [...]
