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COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH CONCRETE
In a 2019 concrete study, replacing up to 30% of sand with waste tyre rubber increased impact resistance but reduced compressive strength- In a 2015 Deakin University study, crushed waste glass replaced 30% of concrete sand; after 28 days, the recycled mix was 6% stronger than conventional concrete
- In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%
- Business is one thing. Stock price is another. 4 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%The Nifty and the Sensex are correcting after a few days of gains. While it may seem like the whole market is turning down, remember that t...12 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- Small-cap stocks: Quantitative and qualitative – or nothing: 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%What is the best time to buy stocks? The answer: Any time. That is, if you are buying good companies at cheap or reasonable valuations. The...05 Aug, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
- Time to be selectively bullish again? 5 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 29%The conditions that created the worst 18 months for small-caps are starting to ease. The US-Iran war is moving towards settlement. Crude pr...17 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Concrete Mixer: What do these machines do, their types and applications in constructionConcrete mixers are devices capable of preparing concrete mixtures of varying strength precisely as well as quickly.19 Aug, 2019, 01.47 PM IST
- Building repair: Techniques that can be used to repair buildings and restore their strength effectivelyStructural strength is one of the most pivotal factors which affects the strength of any load-bearing structure and even a fine crack can r...30 Jul, 2019, 05.13 PM IST
- Different types of steel products, their properties and applications in the building and construction industrySteel possesses properties that include durability, versatility and strength making it an ideal material for use in building and constructi...19 Jul, 2019, 04.24 PM IST
- Building Smart India: How to construct buildings that can withstand natural calamities and adverse weather conditionsTo build a structure that can survive the natural catastrophe we need to take due diligence of the extent of the calamity the locality may ...17 Jul, 2019, 11.46 AM IST
- 8 special materials that are most suitable for the repair, restoration and seismic strengthening of buildingsEvery year numerous buildings across the country are affected by natural calamities. In such a scenario, it is very important for builders ...10 Jul, 2019, 02.51 PM IST
- Types of concrete: Which type of concrete would be most suitable for your building or construction activity?Concrete is manufactured using natural ingredients. Hence, it is environmentally friendly and recyclable.24 Jun, 2019, 11.46 AM IST
- Quake-Proof Steel Checks DamageAfter the Latur earthquake, Steel Authority of India (SAIL) started developing reinforced bars like Fe 500, to start with.28 Apr, 2015, 12.10 PM IST
- Why majority buildings in India weathered the impact of Nepal earthquakeThe use of earthquake resistant steel in construction played a role in preventing large scale damage to buildings in a number of Indian cit...25 Apr, 2015, 09.24 PM IST
- Konark Cement launches new high strength cementKonark Cement today launched a new high strength dhalai special DSP cement designed for casting works.14 Apr, 2014, 08.27 PM IST
- Tata Steel to introduce new product for construction sectorTata Steel plans to introduce 'Ground Granulated BF Slag' (GGBS), a new value added product for the construction industry.12 Dec, 2013, 04.32 PM IST
- Tata Steel launches 'Ground Granulated BF Slag' for construction industryTata Steel has planned to introduce a new value added product "Ground Granulated BF Slag" for the construction industry.11 Dec, 2013, 09.49 PM IST
- Cement firms change product mixCement makers in North India are switching from portland pozzolana to ordinary portland to cash in on the rise in infrastructure projects.29 Mar, 2010, 10.33 AM IST
- Cement companies to focus on rising infra demandAs infrastructure projects in North India gather pace, cement makers dependent on this market are tweaking their product strategy.29 Mar, 2010, 02.07 AM IST
- The age of concreteThe pursuit of maximum altitude as in the case of Burj Khalifa is a major technological undertaking, requiring extraordinary economic inves...18 Mar, 2010, 05.40 AM IST
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