The aim of this review article is to examine solutions and challenges associated with composite construction. Structural steel and concrete, each of the two materials can be used to its best advantage and, therefore, composite structures have proved economical in terms of overall cost. Combination of steel and concrete systems has been conceived on the premises that each type of construction of...

Rapid increase in construction activities leads to active shortage of conventional construction materials due to various regions. Concrete is most widely used construction material. Cement, sand & granite stone are the constituents of the concrete. Researches were researching for cheaper materials that can be used as substitute for these materials. In this context an experimental study was carr...

Abstract Self compacting concrete (SCC) is a new construction material in the world. The aim of this research is to construct self compacting concrete with high compressive strength using combination of nano silica and micro silica. For this purpose, nano silica, micro silica, Portland cement type 2, superplasticizer (SP), and gravel and sand have been used. Three different groups of samples wi...

Despite the numerous advantages of using concrete with high strength capacity, the brittle behavior of high strength concrete (HSC) and higher production cost has limited its use in the construction industry. This research aims to develop a cost-effective approach for production of high strength self-compacting concrete with desirable performance in either compressive or tensile loading conditi...

Background: In megavoltage radiotherapy rooms, ordinary concrete is usually used due to its low construction costs, although higher density concrete are sometimes used, as well. The use of high-density concrete decreases the required thickness of the concrete barrier hence, its disadvantage is its high cost. In a nuclear reactor, neutron radiation is the most difficult to shield. A method for p...

FOREWORD Salt-induced reinforcing steel corrosion in concrete bridges has undoubtedly become a considerable economic burden to many State and local transportation agencies. Since the iron in the steel has a natural tendency to revert eventually to its most stable oxide state, this problem will, unfortunately, still be with us, but to a much lesser degree due to the use of various corrosion prot...

Abstract This article presents a numerical study on the influence of anchorage shear hysteresis seismic response nonstructural components (NSC) connected to multi-storey reinforced concrete (RC) buildings, and itself. To cover variety different types shapes, this contribution considered experimental results obtained for five post-installed anchors. The were used calibrating model connecting an ...

Grouted post-tensioned (PTd) concrete systems are widely used in long-span segmental bridges with a target service life of 100+ years. However, the usage inadequate grout materials and grouting practices have resulted formation unwanted air voids duct, which turn led to premature corrosion (say, within about 20 years) strands failure tendons. Also, re-grouting/repairing void regions localized a...

The shear reinforcement of dual-anchorage (SRD) is used to enhance the safety reinforced concrete structures in construction sites. In SRD, welding create reinforcement, and after production, a quality inspection bead required. Since SRD inspected for by measuring both horizontal vertical lengths, it necessary obtain this information inspection. However, difficult inspect beads using existing m...