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ادامه مطلبConcrete is a vital material and plays a major role in the quality of buildings or structures. One may say that the making of concrete is easy but it's not enough. It is important that a concrete mix is correctly designed, batched, mixed and transported, but it is also important to place concrete correctly.
ادامه مطلبDemolition of building is the process of dismantling or destroying of a structure after its life of serviceability by pre-planned and controlled methods. Implosion: When explosives are used in the demolition of a building, it is termed as Implosion. Contents: [ show] Building Demolition Process. Surveying of Buildings for Demolition.
ادامه مطلبPersonal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, …
ادامه مطلبThe major cements: composition and properties Portland cement Chemical composition. Portland cement is made up of four main compounds: tricalcium silicate (3CaO · SiO 2), dicalcium silicate (2CaO · SiO 2), tricalcium aluminate (3CaO · Al 2 O 3), and a tetra-calcium aluminoferrite (4CaO · Al 2 O 3 Fe 2 O 3).In an abbreviated notation differing from the normal atomic symbols, these compounds ...
ادامه مطلبIntroduction to concrete retarders: In ready mixed concrete practices, concrete is manufactured in a central batching plant and transported over a long distance to the job sites which may take considerable time.. In this cases the setting of concrete will have to be retarded, so that concrete when finally placed and compacted in the perfect plastic state.
ادامه مطلبBioengineering or vegetative engineering is an "engineered" combination of vegetation used for the stabilization of riverbanks to reduce the erosion in the flood-prone area and is a solution to flooding. It is an effective low- cost measure for flood control project. The vegetative or bioengineering techniques may be tree & shrub planting ...
ادامه مطلب6- Foundation Design. The foundation is a very important element in the embankment dam. It must carry all the dam and water loads safely without …
ادامه مطلبAsbestos cement pipe & transite pipe product history, production & properties: this article describes the manufacturing process used for production of cement-asbestos pipe. Asbestos-cement pipe was widely used world-wide for water supply piping, sewer piping, even some chimney applications as well as in various industrial processes. Built and installed more than 50 years ago, asbestos-cement ...
ادامه مطلبThe environmental impact of concrete, its manufacture and applications, are complex.Some effects are harmful; others welcome. Many depend on circumstances. A major component of concrete is cement, which has its own environmental and social impacts and contributes largely to those of concrete.. The cement industry is one of the main producers of carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas.
ادامه مطلبConcrete poured in hot weather, low humidity, or high wind can suffer adverse effects if proper adjustments are not made to the process. Any time hot and/or dry conditions are present when pouring concrete, it is important to schedule the work during the coolest part of the day, if possible, and to have plans in place to keep the concrete cool.
ادامه مطلبFor concrete to set properly & harden, a chemical reaction called hydration (also known as the curing process) must take place, which consists of the chemicals in the concrete reacting with water to bind together the mixture. In order for hydration to occur, the temperature of the concrete has to be 40ºF.
ادامه مطلبWoody plants often require protection from herbivores and rodents because of their slow growth. In addition to providing a dense, fibrous mat of protective material, seeded grasses and legumes[1] improve the organic and nutrient balance of the soil. They also act as "nurse plants" to young native species by providing shade and thereby reducing ...
ادامه مطلبUnsafe and careless acts by employees and insecure work conditions are majorly responsible for occupation-related accidents worldwide causing grievous injuries and casualties.. Unsafe act and unsafe work conditions can be defined in several ways keeping in view of nature of industries and working places. One can find several such definitions on the internet and books.
ادامه مطلبThe Portland cement in concrete is highly caustic and can burn eyes. Hearing protection should always be worn when power saws, plate compactors, power mixers, or other power tools are operating. Breathing protection must be used during demolition or when pouring gravel or sand to prevent inhalation of cement lime and dust particles.
ادامه مطلبTop ten causes for The Environmental Damage. 1) High quantity of Exhaust gases: The biggest reason by far for all kinds of environmental damage is the exorbitant amount of gases, harmful to the environment, which is released by the various industries. Prime amongst these gases are C02, S02 and NH3. Of course there are many more, and these are ...
ادامه مطلبPortland-limestone cement (PLC) is relatively new to the US, but has been used internationally for many decades in all aspects of concrete construction. PLC is a blended cement that incorporates between 5% and 15% limestone as an ingredient, which lowers its environmental footprint by about 10%.
ادامه مطلبOne thing we love to see is how greenery is incorporated throughout various homes, whether it's a simple plant placed strategically upon a high shelf, or where plants play a major role in the overall aesthetic of a home. Read more for some of our favorite looks, and visit one of these online plant retailers to channel the look in your home.
ادامه مطلبA geotechnical site investigation is the process of collecting information and evaluating the conditions of the site for the purpose of designing and constructing the foundation for a structure, such as a building, plant, road, parking lot or bridge. The steps taken to do Geotechnical site investigation are listed below.
ادامه مطلب14 Things To Consider In Selecting Factory Location for Manufacturing Products. #1. Availability of Raw Materials. Raw materials are the basic components of finished products. This is one of the most important considerations when selecting a factory location.
ادامه مطلبGeneral Industry Information. The Lightning Protection Institute is a nationwide not-for-profit organization founded in 1955 to promote lightning protection education, awareness, and safety. The lightning protection industry began in the United States when Benjamin Franklin postulated that lightning was electricity, and a metal rod could be used to carry the lightning away from a building.
ادامه مطلبPortland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world as a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grout.It was developed from other types of hydraulic lime in England in the early 19th century by Joseph Aspdin, and is usually made from limestone.It is a fine powder, produced by heating limestone and clay minerals in a kiln to form clinker ...
ادامه مطلبThe cement manufacturing industry was an EPA New Source Review/Prevention of Significant Deterioration (NSR/PSD) national enforcement initiative in fiscal years 2008-2010 and was continued as a Reducing Air Pollution from the Largest Sources national enforcement initiative for fiscal years 2011-2013. The cement sector is the third largest ...
ادامه مطلبConcrete is a mixture of aggregates and paste. The aggregates are sand and gravel or crushed stone; the paste is water and portland cement. Cement comprises from 10 to 15 percent of the concrete mix, by volume. Through a process called hydration, the cement and water harden and bind the aggregates into a rocklike mass.
ادامه مطلبBracing anchors. Bracing anchors are used to connect the brace to the braced precast concrete element and the brace footing. They should be designed with a factor of safety of 2.5 against failure of concrete. If expansion anchors are used, capacity is …
ادامه مطلبThe industrial plants means outdoor areas in Industries like refinery, power plant, Cement plant, steel plant etc. 2.0 Exclusions Substation, Generator neutral, Transmission line, Telecommunication facility, Hospital, Mines, Offshore, Ships, Portable equipment internal earthing, Data centre, DC system earthing, NGR NGT sizing, Lightning ...
ادامه مطلبRadiation shielding is based on the principle of attenuation, which is the ability to reduce a wave's or ray's effect by blocking or bouncing particles through a barrier material. Charged particles may be attenuated by losing energy to reactions with electrons in the barrier, while x-ray and gamma radiation are attenuated through ...
ادامه مطلبhave wet concrete remaining in their drum after a delivery. This unused concrete can be returned to the ready mixed plant and either (1) used to pour precast concrete products (e.g., highway barriers, retaining wall blocks, riprap), (2) used to pave the ready mixed plant's yard, …
ادامه مطلبSystems Protection provides innovative, high quality products ... & maintenance of main earthing systems in substations – BS EN 50522:2010 - Earthing of power installations ... – Najran Cement Factory, Saudi Arabia – Yamama Cement factory, KSA – IWPP1&2, KSA
ادامه مطلب🕑 Reading time: 1 minuteProper precautions for the storage of cement such as duration and place of storage, arrangement, atmospheric moisture content etc. is necessary after the process of manufacturing and before using it in the construction site. Because the cement hygroscopic nature, the cement absorbs moisture from the atmosphere very actively and hardens like […]
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