Cement News tagged under: concrete cracking
Self-healing concrete10 September 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe formation of cracks in concrete is a common occurrence and in many cases is not regarded as a major issue. However, in some circumstances they may pose a threat to a concrete structure if its purpose is to prevent the movement of water or if there is a risk of the ingress of deleterious materials. Research is underway in a number of locations to investigate ways of encouraging healing of the cracks without major intervention. Figure 1: microcracks in concrete (cracks are up to 0.0... |
Problems with cement17 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsThere are many causes for complaints about cement quality from customers, some more justified than others. A brief review of some common perceived issues indicates that a deeper look at the potential causes for problems may help reduce the incidence of complaints. Problems with concrete cracking Over a six-month period the complaints from customers of a single cement plant were categorised and 69 per cent of the complaints were found to relate to service matters, typically late ... |
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