Concrete

Introduction The utilization of the arch and concrete resulted in huge open structures in Roman time, including, sanctuaries (Pantheon), amphitheaters (Colosseum), baths (Caracalla), theaters, streets, bridges and water passages (Kamm, 2007). Ancient Roman designs have persisted for around 2,000 years in light of the fact that the Romans culminated the utilization of three compositional components: the arch, the vault, and concrete. Each of these three essential components alleviated the…

Concrete Experience The first class exercise that we did in class was the Adventure in the Amazon; in this exercise we worked in our groups that we formed the first day of class. Our objective was to rank the fifteen items listed in accordance to our survival. This was a two-part exercise, the first was ranking them individually with no help from others and the second was doing collectively as a group. Individually I did the best out of our group and since of my past experiences in the Marines.…

A Few Things To Know About Installing Epoxy Flooring In Your Garage If you plan to transform your garage into a place where you can work or hangout, then one thing you need to consider is the floor. Bare concrete flooring is cold, dusty, and ugly. However, you can't apply just any type of flooring if you plan to park cars in the space too. Epoxy flooring is the solution. It has an attractive appearance, yet is durable and easy to clean. Here are some more things to know about this type of…

fact that homeowners who use roof cement tiles should know is that concrete cures and hardens over time. This curing process lasts for just around 12 months from the time the tile is created. Because it takes time to cure concrete…

geopolymer concrete are often confused. However, the process of making concrete requires aggregates and cement. Cement would have a role similar to glue, binding all the aggregates together to provide strength. Hence, it is nearly impossible to produce concrete without the use of cement. For instance, Banah UK Ltd is UK’s cement based company that produces banahCEM™, which are promoted as geopolymer cement, whereas the Australian company Zeobond advertise its E-crete™ as geopolymer concrete.…

for the residential buildings are separate houses, semi-detached and apartment buildings. Commercial construction types consist predominately of, load bearing masonry, concrete frame with or without shear wall and steel frame with or without concrete shear core. These construction types also have a combination of, timber, concrete columns or steel beams floors and unreinforced masonry (and other material) exterior walls. Industrial construction types consist of unreinforced and reinforced…

feature a combination of steel and glass for optimum lighting and to promote an airy, sophisticated feel. Tile roofing is one of the oldest roofing material types and was very popular in the ancient world. These tiles are usually made of clay or concrete and come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and finishes. Red tiles were once the materials of choice for most builders. Roofing contractors, however, remind that tile roofing is heavier than most and rely on robust structural support.…

Experimental Study of Strength and Workability of Magnesium Silicate Hydrate Binder System H.M. Tran, A. Scott Abstract—The novel binder system of magnesium silicate hydrate has the advantage of low-CO2 production and potential use for structures and nuclear waste immobilisation. This paper discusses the experimental study to optimize proportions of cement paste and mortar for compressive strength and workability using magnesium silicate hydrate system. Binary systems containing magnesium oxide…

The material of choice for gravestones today is generally granite, since it is durable and comes in a variety of crystalline textures and colors. Bronze gravestones are also worth mentioning here though, as they are also a popular choice. Whatever the choice of material, gravestone memorials need regular tending in order to maximize their durability and to keep inscriptions as legible as possible. It is also a nice way to show that you are still thinking about the person who has passed away.…

beautiful beach homes. The Austinmer Beach House designed by Alexander Symes of Australia, is an incredible beach home that sits up high on the coast of the Tasman Sea. The family beach home consists of: a “floating box” living space that sits on top of concrete pillars, a ground floor that contains the majority of the community space, and an underground loggia that opens out to a beautiful sub-terranian courtyard. From low energy LED lighting systems to a bedroom with the most envy inspiring…