Concrete

2. Calcium “Calcium is a metal, a bright shiny metal like all other metals. Calcium is not the white powdery substance most people believe.” Calcium is found in our body very abundantly and it is very important mineral, but its absorption, assimilation and utilization is very difficult in the cell. It is present in the bones as a main component and bones are rigid and hard due to it. We can get it from milk. Bones receives calcium and fills up with it at the age of 21 years. After it, there is…

THEORY Injection molding is the most commonly used manufacturing process for the fabrication of plastic parts. A wide variety of products are manufactured using injection molding, which vary greatly in their size, complexity, and application. The injection molding process required the use of an injection molding machine, raw plastic material, and a mold. The plastic is melted in the injection molding machine and then injected into the mold, where it cools and solidifies into the final part.…

Chapter 5 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 5.1 Compression Test The compression test results for Granite epoxy specimens is documented and listed in Table 5.1. Table 5.1 Compression Test results for Granite Epoxy Specimens Figure 5.1 shows the compressive strength plot of granite epoxy composite specimens without the inclusion of filler material. From the graph, it is observed that the compressive strength of the fabricated specimen’s increases up to 70% granite content and further decreases with the…

HARDNESS Hardness of a material is most commonly defined as the measure of its resistance to penentration by an indenter.Hardness is also measure of strength and often has the units of stress .The indenter is often fabricated from a hard material such as diamond or hardened steel.The tips of the indenters may be conical,pyramidal,or spherical in shape.The indenter tips may also be relatively small(nano-or micro-indenters) or very large(macroindenters).Since indentation tests are relatively easy…

Space is arguably one of the most important and powerful elements of architecture. Before architecture was the building and making of buildings, now in more recent times architecture is also considered the study and interpretation of space. In terms of architecture space is not empty. It has the potential to become a place where people interact and go about their daily lives. Space utilizes many modifying elements for an architectural reason to enhance the experience of occupying a certain space…

Master of International Human Resources Management Business Model Analysis Name of Institution/Business Dangote Cement PLC Purpose of Institution/Business The Dangote Cement PLC is a subsidiary of the Dangote group of companies. It was established in 1981 by Aliko Dangote who serves as the Board chairman of Dangote Cement PLC. The company has three cement blending plants in Nigeria and Dangote Cement PLC started as a trading business in Nigeria with the sole purpose of importation of bagged…

Options For Improving The Appearance Of Your Asphalt Driveway If your driveway is showing its age with cracks, crumbles, and fading, you may be able to restore its appearance without having to put in a whole new driveway. It depends on the extent of the damage and whether the base layer is still structurally sound. If all you need is cosmetic repair, then you should look into sealcoating or overlaying. Here's the difference between the two. Sealcoating If your driveway only has a few thin…

Why Vinyl Is A Good Choice In Replacement Siding If your old aluminum siding is dented, chalky, and worn out, then you may want to replace it with vinyl. Vinyl siding is getting more and more popular because it has advantages over other options like aluminum. Here are some of the benefits of putting new vinyl siding on your home. Vinyl Doesn't Get Chalky One of the drawbacks of aluminum siding is that it gets chalky as the metal oxidizes. Vinyl doesn't have this problem. The appearance of…

If you plan on using foam to keep your roof insulated, you need to make sure that there is enough air circulation around your foam insulation. You need to allow air to move around your foam insulation in order to keep moisture from building up. Here is what you need to do to keep your roof well insulated and well ventilated. Secure Sheathing Over Your Rafters If you are just building your roof, you will need to secure sheathing material over the top of your rafters. If you are redoing the…

Zinc is a naturally-existing metal that can be found throughout the world. The material is common enough to be found in organic matter, not just rocks and soil as other metal ores. Zinc is used in agriculture to fertilize land to increase harvests. Zinc is mined throughout the world, with the extraction procedures primarily used that avoid strip mining. Thus, it minimizes the environmental damage typically caused by the mining and extraction methods practiced for other metals. In this regard,…