Concrete Frame overview

 

Fast Facts

 

 

 

 

Types of cement 

Type I-ordinary cement

Type II-moderate sulfate resistant

Type III-high early strength

Type IV-Low heat of hydration

Type V-High Sulfate Resistant

 

admixtures

Different admixtures can be added to a concrete mix to control the set time of the concrete. There are several kinds of admixtures, such as, accelerating admixtures, retarding admixtures, air entraining admixtures, and water-reducing admixtures. 

 

Precast vs. cast-in-place

Precast concrete is made in a factory and transported to the construction site. Cast-in-place concrete is poured and cured in its desired location on site.

 

aggregates

Aggregates are granular materials such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone that are an essential material in concrete.

 

Loads

Dead load = volume of member (l*w*h) x unit weight of materials (150 lb/cf)