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Sulphate Resistant Cement

Description Sulphate-resistant cement is recommended to be used in concrete exposed to severe sulphate action. It is advised where soils or ground waters have high sulphate content and it is also very suitable for foundations in all types of soils. The high sulphate resistance is attributed to low tri-calcium aluminate (C3A) content. Standard Specification It

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Use of Mechanical Splices for Reinforced Steel

NOVATEUR PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY-2016 11TH & 12TH MARCH 2016 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS ISSN NO – 2394-3696 Paper ID: NITETCIVIL04 USE OF MECHANICAL SPLICES FOR REINFORCING STEEL Swami P. S. Department of Civil Engineering, Solapur University, Solapur, Maharashtra, India [email protected]

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Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Steel Rebars Manufactured in Pakistan and Their Design Implications

Abstract The use of steel to reinforce concrete has been a long tradition, which is made possible by its strength and compatibility with concrete. Steel is also considered an ideal material for carrying out seismic-resistant construction due to its ductility and high-energy-absorption capacity. Raw materials from different sources are used in the manufacturing of steel

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Corrosion Behaviours of High Strength TMT Steel Bars for Reinforcing Cement Concrete Structures

The 5th International Conference of Euro Asia Civil Engineering Forum (EACEF-5) Abstract Steel has been used for many decades in structural applications because of its good combination of mechanical properties. As per recent concept to reduce steel consumption in reinforced cement concrete (RCC) structures, designers recommend high strength steel bars. There are various routes for

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Fabric Consumption Calculation for Woven Bottom

Fabric Consumption Calculation for Woven Bottom Mayedul Islam Merchandiser at Fashion Xpress Buying House. Badda, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Email: Introduction: In garments sector, an order profit is totally depends on fabric consumption of a garments. So, it’s a mandatory duty for a garments merchandiser to make a correct fabric consumption of that order. As

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Bed Sheets Measurement

Two days ago I had a conversation with my sister Audy (she’s kinda popular around this blog lately, isn’t she?) about using sheets for sewing projects.  She is making an owl toddler sleeping bag for a church activity, and told me she thought it was going to cost her about $150 to make.  Crazy!  I

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How to Make a Fitted Sheet

You can make bedding yourself by sewing fitted sheets. While making flat sheets and pillowcases involves sewing in a straight line, a homemade fitted sheet can prove more difficult to sew. You can, though, learn how to make a fitted sheet yourself even if you're a beginning sewer. If you want to make the process

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How to Buy Bed Sheets

It’s not a good idea to pick out bed sheets based solely on color or print. Color or pattern may be the most noticeable feature, but thread count, weave and fabric type are far more important qualities to evaluate when buying bed sheets. Bed Sheet Thread Count Thread count is the amount of thread used

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