Decorative concrete seminar report, ppt, pdf for civil. Concretejournalsomics internationaljournal of civil and. This concrete consists of portland cement, water, coarse aggregate, and same of percentage of fine aggregate. Decorative concrete presentation by dennis ahal ahal contracting co. The paste, composed of portland cement and water, coats the surface of the fine small and coarse larger aggregates. Add color and texture to make concrete look like more expensive materials or to create unique effects by david frane.
This report will focus on the pavement applications of the concrete, which also has been referred to as porous concrete, permeable concrete, nofines concrete, gapgraded. His book, concrete countertops made simple with dvd were excellent. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Decorative concrete scholarlycommons university of pennsylvania. In turkey, wpc is generally used in the production of nonstructural members, which are built for decorative and aesthetical purposes. Ezaccent is quickly and easily applied to decorative concrete flatwork, vertical surfaces and rockscaped for. Pdf decorative concrete using recycled glass aggregate. Director structural engineering vepco, virginia electric and power company richmond, virginia for many years throughout the world, poles made of wood, steel, and concrete have been used to support power transmission, telephone and telegraph lines, street lighting, overhead power. It has served civil engineering community, cementitious building material manufacturers, construction companies and infrastructure policy makers since 1927. Education publications american concrete institute. The american society of concrete contractors ascc has provided a variety of technical resources and documentation including position statements, research studies and guides for those working in the concrete industry it is asccs goal to keep our members as informed as possible on technical matters by providing this technical information that helps our members to enhance their knowledge. Geopolymer is an inorganic aluminohydroxide polymer synthesized from. Architectural and longlasting colors, textures and finishes enhance any hardscape while delivering the traditional value of concrete.
Concrete is by far the most versatile and most widely used construction material worldwide. As decorative concrete is not subjected to any structural load, less compressive strength of concrete with low density is desirable. In doing so, the journal will focus on reporting major results. Why has there been such a major boom in the use of concrete for indoor. Products made of decorative concrete must meet, in addition to the increased. Experimental studies on m30 grade self compacting concrete. Applicability of decorative concrete overlays as a context sensitive solution. Concrete decor is a valuable source of information, ideas, product news and training relevant to both commercial and residential work in decorative concrete and related specialties. Pdf decorative concrete refers to a special kind of concrete. Excessive water will reduce the strength of the concrete and its durability.
The role of portland cement is replaced by low calcium fly ash. Kothamangalam, international journal of civil and structural engineering. International journal of concrete structures and materials, the indian concretye journal, cement and concrete research, journal of advanced concrete technology, science and engineering of. Decorative concrete seminar fracture concrete free 30day. Building decorative materials is a useful reference for architects, civil engineers and those studying civil or structural engineering.
Decorative concrete seminar free download as pdf file. Use of plastic waste in civil constructions and innovative decorative material ecofriendly. Traditional fireproofing materials include concrete encasement, gypsum wallboard and coatings categorized as spray applied fire resistive materials sfrm that typically is composed of ingredients such as mineral wool, cement and gypsum and can very in density intumescent fire resistive coatings are newer fireproofing materials. However, the one factor you rarely hear being praised is its looks. Polished concrete can be sealed, similar to timber floor boards or highly polished like stone or terrazzo. Use of plaster of paris debris in decorative concrete iosr journal. The international journal of concrete structures and materials ijcsm is a fully open access journal published under the brand springeropen, and provides a. The development of precast exposed aggregate concrete cladding. Soil cement construction concrete construction magazine.
Soilcement is made by thoroughly mixing soil, portland cement and water by one of the ways described in this article. Use of plastic waste in civil constructions and innovative. Decorative concrete dennis ahal linkedin slideshare. One of its significant contributions is to the construction field where the waste glass was reused for. The manufacture of geopolymer concrete is carried out using the usual concrete technology methods as in the case of opc concrete in applied mechanics laboratory of s. Technical resources for concrete american society of. Thus, there is increased contact with other colloids and with the soil solution. The aim of cement and concrete research is to publish the best research on the materials science and engineering of cement, cement composites, mortars, concrete and other allied materials that incorporate cement or other mineral binders. The most practical soils are those that contain not more than 35 percent silt and clay and that are easily pulverized.
The silicon and the aluminium in the lowcalcium fly ash react with an alkaline. Although the idea did not originate with him, john j. Molded and stained concrete in imitation of wood, 2015. A journal is a periodical publication intended to further progress of science, usually by reporting new research. When elaborate designs and complex patterns are incorporated, concrete can save money when compared to marble or slate. Concrete list of high impact articles ppts journals. Pdf the main aim of this article was to determine blemishes of concrete surfaces and divide those. Along with the positive changes that have molded the industry as we know it today. A study on mechanical properties of porous concrete for its. This guide describes techniques for imparting aesthetic finishes to concrete flatwork, of which many can be combined for unique effects. There are a number of reasons to consider decorative concrete for your next project. International journal of concrete structures and materials.
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Pervious concrete can be used for a number of applications, but its primary use is in road pavement such as in rural areas. Decorative concrete is a beautiful complement to any architectural style and a great value when compared to alternatives. Green concrete seminar report, ppt, pdf for civil engineering. American society of concrete contractors ascc americas. Add years of life to new concrete, or revitalize old concrete for much less than the cost of replacement. E nagpur 3csirneeri, nagpur abstractfoam concrete is a type of aerated lightweight concrete. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Based on the experimental data obtained on eps volume ratio of 0%, 20%, 30%, and 40% by replacing matrix or coarse aggregate, the two design styles had nearly the same compressive. Feb 19, 2010 decorative concrete presentation by dennis ahal ahal contracting co. Concrete basicsaddresses the needs of unskilled and semiskilled persons undertaking general concreting projects including home and handyman projects. Fiber reinforced concrete frc is a concrete in which small and discontinuous fibers are dispersed uniformly. Explore decorative concrete with free download of seminar report and ppt in pdf and doc format. Decorative concrete seminar report, ppt, pdf for civil engineering. Pervious concrete has a large open pore structure hence less heat storage and faster.
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January 2003 the journal of light decorative concrete. It is a translucent stain that is designed to blend with the base color over which it is applied. Critical appraisal on bacterial concrete, ijrdo journal of mechanical and civil engineering, issn. Foam concrete can be used for sustainable construction as a. Perforated concrete block all architecture and design. International journal of advancement in engineering technology, management and applied science ijaetmas issn. Eps concrete was produced by mixing the expanded polystyrene spheres eps and polymer emulsion and thickener to the matrix concrete, and this concrete had good vibration energy absorption characteristics. We offer concrete contractors training, education, pulications, hotlines, events, networking opportunities and much more. Polished concrete is a smooth flat finish used for internal areas, revealing the decorative aggregates in either a full depth, medium or partial exposure. Studies to develop selfcompacting concrete, including a fundamental study on the workability of concrete, were carried out by ozawa and maekawa at the university of tokyo. Concrete decor, the worlds foremost magazine on decorative concrete. Ready mix concrete seminar report, ppt, pdf for civil. The designerengineer will acquire detailed, practical guidance for achieving aesthetic effects using proven technique\ s.
Also explore the seminar topics paper on ready mix concrete with abstract or synopsis, documentation on advantages and disadvantages, base paper presentation slides for ieee final year civil engineering ce or ieee civil construction btech, be, mtech students for the year 2017 2018. Concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates, or rocks. January 2003 the journal of light decorative concrete decorative concrete. Foam concrete can be used for sustainable construction as a building material mr.
Fresh properties of scc and their requirements a concrete mix can only be classified as scc if the. Burnished concrete is a smooth flat finish used for internal. Kavita s kene has died the concrete is most widely used construction material in the world. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Concrete basicsaims to provide a clear, concise explanation of all aspects of making quality concrete.
Ezaccent is quickly and easily applied to decorative concrete flatwork, vertical surfaces and rockscaped for accent colors and naturallooking variations. Pdf study on production of decorative concrete with recycled. The concrete used in industry in present time is the general concrete which consists the fundamental materials. G students 5assistant professor 1,2,3,4,5department of civil engineering 1,2,3,4,5knowledge institute of technology, salem 637 504, tamil nadu, india. If youre looking for ideas of what to do with concrete, you might find decorative concrete useful. Use of porous concrete or nofines concrete is an innovative way for storm water management, treatment, control, and to reduce water runoff.
Concrete 1 concrete a composite material that consists essentially of a binding medium, such as a mixture of portland cement and water, within which are embedded particlesorfragmentsofaggregate,usuallyacombination of. But the british or american methods will not be applicable for our country, as the speci. In doing so, the journal will focus on reporting major results of research on the properties and performance of cementitious materials. A composite material that consists essentially of a binding medium. Foam concrete can be used for sustainable construction as. Abstractthe novel concept of applying decorative concrete overlay dco during the infrastructure design. Stained concrete is a unique market in that it blends the historically conservative nature of the concrete stain palette with the demands of the fastpaced and always changing flooring and color industries. Plus architectural and decorative concrete delivers savings of. Provide a basis for evaluating the quality of decorative concrete work in order to develop standardized guidelines and tools, the goal being the production of highquality work. Concrete production involves mixing concrete, workability and curing. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in farmington hills, michigan, usa, the american concrete institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensusbased standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design. A list of the librarys journals by general subject follows.
Use of decorative concrete overlay for transportation infrastructure. Aesthetic durability of white concrete structures aalborg white. Also explore the seminar topics paper on green concrete with abstract or synopsis, documentation on advantages and disadvantages, base paper presentation slides for ieee final year civil engineering ce or ieee civil construction btech, be, mtech students for the year 2015 2016. Check with local code to determine minimum requirements for all footings and reinforcements. The ascc is a premier concrete contractors association dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete. If more than 4000 cubic yards are to be constructed, the centralplant mixing method proves easy and economical. Cost decorative concrete floors compare favorably with wood, ceramic, or quarry tile floors when amortized over the life of the floor. For many years, concrete has been used as a simple, effective and low cost surface for all sorts of areas ranging from car parks to driveways to commercial freight yards. The fibers used in frc may be of different materials like steel, g. The development of precast exposed aggregate concrete. Develop and report information on the application of artistic finishes of castinplace concrete.
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