The Petronas Twin Towers, the world’s tallest skyscrapers today express very beautifully the Malay Islamic culture and heritage of Malaysia. They acknowledge Malaysia’s past and future and at the same time people the energetic city of Kuala Lumpur to modernization, adding a bright page to architectural history. With the construction…
Concrete Core Test – Checklist for Testing and Factor Affecting Strength of the Concrete Core
Concrete cores are used for testing actual properties of concrete in existing structures such as strength, chemical analysis, permeability, carbonation, etc. The concrete core sample and concrete core test describes the strength of concrete. While non-destructive test Surface hardness test, Rebound hammer test, Dynamic or Vibration test, Radioactive and nuclear…
Concrete Core Testing for Strength – Sampling and Test Procedure
A concrete core test is a very famous and well-established testing method for the compressive strength of the hardened concrete. Concrete core testing enables visual inspection of the interior regions of the concrete member which is also related to strength estimation. Concrete coring also enables to evaluate other properties of…
Concrete Slump Test for Workability – Types of Slumps, Procedure and Acceptance Criteria of Slump Test
What is Slump Cone Test? A Slump test or Concrete slump test is to determine the workability or consistency of the concrete mixture prepared in the laboratory or at the construction site during the progress of work. The concrete slump cone test is used for the measurement of a property…
What is Cellular Lightweight Concrete? Types, Advantages and Applications of Cellular Lightweight Concrete
What is Cellular Lightweight Concrete (CLWC)? Cellular lightweight concrete (CLWC) is a mixture of cement, water, and pre-formed foam. This material is mixed to a pumped into any void and specified density. The fundamentals are simple, but the application and the ability to mix properly and at high production rates…
