Note for CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY - CT by Karthik M P

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C oncrete T ech n ology

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C ONCRETE… WHAT IS CONCRETE?  It is widely using Construction material.  Mixture of portland cement, water, aggregates, and in some cases, admixtures.  The cement and water form a paste that hardens and bonds the aggregates together.  Often looked upon as “man made rock”.  Versatile construction material, adaptable to a wide variety of agricultural and residential uses.  It is Strong, Durable and economical.

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PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE…  Air Content  Fluidity  Strength  Setting Time  Durability

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P ROPERTIES OF CONCRETE… Short term (instantaneou s) Long Term (sustained)