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Introduction Concrete is a fundamental construction material renowned for its strength, versatility, and durability. However, several...

1. Introduction Sulfate attack is a significant problem which locally affects concrete and other construction materials. Aqueous...

Introduction: The alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is a complex chemical process that occurs in concrete and has significant implications for...

1. Water-to-Cement Ratio The water-cement ratio is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement used in a concrete mix. The...

How the environmental condition affect the concrete quality Cold weather conditions can be encountered not only seasonally, but also in...

What is Carbonation? Carbonation is a reaction between cement hydration products in concrete and atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), which...

The quality of the binder paste is one of the most important factors to achieve the desired compressive strength in concrete. It is...

What is Cement? Cement is a dry powder (usually gray in color) prepared by the calcination of clay and lime. Cement is a binder material....