____________________________________________________
Feedback: (1) consult@drjdbapat.com (2) jdbapat@yahoo.co.in
This e-bulletin is published to share views on the subjects mentioned as above.
Dr J D Bapat may not necessarily be in agreement with the views expressed by
experts or quoted in links. The products and services are mentioned only to
create an awareness, the quality and other aspects should be verified by the
buyers/users; quote the reference number when you contact the suppliers. Visit
the URL and see title 'Bulletin - Cement & Concrete' for the objective and
other editorial details.
This Bulletin directly reaches nearly 20,000
professionals in my network.
Professional Bulletin: View Archives
____________________________________________________
Join Dr J D Bapat's professional network: on Linkedin (jdbapat@yahoo.co.in), on Twitter @ cemcretecon
___________________________________________________
Concrete, Mineral and Chemical Admixtures
(a) Foam Used as Forms at Road Construction Project
Utah-based WW
Clyde decided to use EPS Geofoam to create forms to shape concrete piers on a
road and bridge project in Idaho. The process saved the company 200 man hours
and an estimated $7,800 on materials. Read more.(a) Foam Used as Forms at Road Construction Project
(b) Protecting Dry Concrete from Damage and Improving Durability
Purdue researchers have developed a hydrophobic sealant that
could prevent potentially damaging fluids from entering concrete pores. Read more.
(c) Lifespan of Bridge Construction Materials
Rutgers University
has created a new facility "to study future performance and lifespan of
materials and elements, as well as maintenance, rehabilitation and preservation
techniques for aging highway bridges." The Bridge Evaluation and
Accelerated Structural Testing system, or BEAST, is part of the university's
Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. It will "measure
stresses and deterioration caused by extreme traffic and environmental loading on full-scale bridge
systems" over a compressed time frame. Read more.
(d) Promise for Recycled Aggregate Use in Concrete
Research at University of Lisbon shows that
concrete recycling is a feasible and ecological solution that the concrete
industry should consider adopting. The use of recycled aggregates on new concrete seems a
solution that could minimize the ecological footprint of this industry,
enabling reductions of the amount of landfill disposal, quarry mining, and
fossil emissions due to transportation. Read more.
(e) Decorative Concrete
Pigment selection, the type of
cement, aggregate size and color, water content, mixing technique and finishing
methods all have a role to play in the overall final appearance of the
decorative concrete surface. Cement color is the starting point and the determining
factor in what range of colors can be achieved. Read more.
Books
(a) Mineral
Admixtures in Cement and Concrete, Author: Jayant D. Bapat, CRC Press, Taylor
& Francis Group
Written
for engineers, this book focuses on how to make more workable and durable
concrete using mineral admixtures. For each mineral admixture, the book looks
at manufacturing and processing, physical characteristics, chemical and
mineralogical composition, quality control, and reported experiences. It also
examines the provisions of national standards on the admixture’s addition to
cement and concrete. Offering a deeper understanding of mineral admixtures, it
encourages engineers to more effectively use these and other wastes in cement
and concrete to support more sustainable growth of the cement and construction
industry. Read More.
(b) ACI SP-305 Durability and
Sustainability of Concrete Structures
This collection contains 48 papers presented at the First International
Workshop on, “Durability & Sustainability of Concrete Structures” in
Bologna (Italy), in October 2015. Read more.
Teaching, Training and Research
(a)
Professional Training Course on Durable, High Performance Cement & Concrete
with Mineral & Chemical Admixtures
Dr J D Bapat offers professional training
course on “Durable, High Performance Cement & Concrete with Mineral &
Chemical Admixtures ”. Two-day course is useful for engineers working in cement
plants, cement and admixtures marketing, construction sites, higher education.
Duration and content: tailor-made as per participants’ requirement. Venue: as
per sponsor’s preference. Download brochure. Read more.
Download/View
(a) Cement Industry in India –Moving Towards Sustainable Growth by Dr J
D Bapat
Article
Published in Indian Cement Review, Voll.28, No. 4, Nov. 2013, pp 61-63. Download article.
(b) Petcoke
as Fuel for Cement Production: Benefits & Challenges. View
ppt.
(c) Techno
Marketing of Cement, Admixtures and Equipment. View
ppt.
(d) Importance
of Continuing Education for Professionals Working in Cement, Concrete and
Construction
The field of cement,
concrete and construction is continuously developing. Professionals need to
update knowledge and skills to achieve performance and economy in concrete. View publication and comment.
(e) Workshop on "Achieving
Excellence Through Mindfulness": View Details.
Discussions
(a) Join
Group: Cement, Concrete and Construction on Linkedin.
(b) Join
Group: Indian Society of Cement Engineers (ISCE) on Linkedin.
(c) Join
Group: Mineral Admixtures in Cement & Concrete on Linkedin.
Events
Cemtech Technical Workshop.Cement Plant Optimization: Cemtech will host a three-day technical workshop at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai, UAE, on 8-10 February 2016.
*
Very useful, super! Thank you very much for all the information!
ReplyDelete