EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 15 MIN

Concrete Practice

from Civil Engineering Made Simple · host Civil Engineering Made Simple

A comprehensive guide to achieving sound concrete practice in construction, integrating technical standards with decades of practical experience. It thoroughly covers the essential material constituents, detailing the properties of various Portland cements, proper selection and handling of aggregates, and the use of chemical admixtures to control workability and setting time. Much of the publication focuses on successful on-site operations, including accurate batching and mixing, securing reinforcement with proper cover, and the construction and striking of formwork. The guide also addresses potential challenges, offering specific precautions and methodologies for concreting in hot and cold weather and dealing with issues like plastic cracking. Finally, it details the necessary quality control procedures and testing methods required to ensure that the finished concrete meets specified standards for strength and durability.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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