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ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COURSE

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COURSE CODE: HS237HL

- MUSKAN AGRAWAL
ECE BRANCH
USN: 1RV22EC097
Introduction to Concrete
Work
Concrete work involves a wide range of tasks, including transporting, placing,
compaction, curing, segregation, and bleeding.
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Transporting and Placing Concrete

Efficient Transport Precise Placement

Concrete is transported using mixer trucks with After transport, concrete is placed using pumps or
rotating drums to prevent segregation. buckets and then compacted to remove air gaps.
Compaction of Concrete
1 Eliminating Voids
Compaction ensures that concrete is free
of air bubbles and voids for increased
strength.
2 Density Enhancement
It increases the density of concrete,
improving its resistance to wear,
weathering, and abrasion.
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Importance of Curing
Preventing Cracks Enhancing Strength
Curing maintains moisture to prevent concrete Proper curing significantly improves the long-
from developing shrinkage cracks. term strength and durability of concrete.
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Methods of Curing

Wet Curing Membrane Curing

Applying water directly to the concrete surface or Using a barrier to prevent moisture evaporation
covering it with wet material. from the concrete surface.
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Segregation in Concrete

Causes Impact
Segregation commonly occurs due to improper Segregation weakens the structural integrity and
concrete mix design or excessive handling. uniformity of the concrete.
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Bleeding of Concrete
Definition Excessive water in the concrete mix rising to
the surface

Impact Reduces concrete strength and can lead to

surface defects
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Conclusion and Key Points

1 Key Takeaways
Proper procedures in transporting, placing, compaction, curing, and maintenance of
concrete are crucial for durability.

2 Conclusion
Understanding the various stages and aspects of working with concrete is essential
for successful projects.

3 Future Focus
Ongoing research aims to improve methods and materials for enhanced concrete
performance.