Concrete works
Concrete ; A homogeneous mixture of -- • Concrete compaction must attained to reduce entrapped air content and flow concrete mixture. Not more than 2% air content acceptable in fresh concrete. • Compaction executed by needle vibrator rpm varies from 1000 to 15000. • Vibrator immerge in concrete vertically and retain in concrete from 30 second to 2 minutes. • Vibrator must placed not more than @ 600mm or 8-10 times diameter of needle. • Needle are available for concrete compaction 40 to 100 mm diameter. • Concrete pour by layer wise and in no cases layer not be more than 600 mm thick. To feed bonding hydration process concrete curing immediately need to attain on hardened surface. Impervious sheeting or burlap cloth @ 290gm/ sqm , membrane curing compound or potable water can be used for the purpose according to availability and approval. Continuous curing upto 72 hrs minimum required and at least 7 days proposed as per ...