Posted inEngineering Chemistry What is the effect of rusting on steel reinforcement? Posted by admin August 6, 2021 The corrosion of steel reinforcement inside a concrete structure is undesirable in the following ways:…
Posted inEngineering Chemistry VARNISHES Posted by admin August 6, 2021 Varnish is the solution of resins or resinous substances like amber, copal, shellac, gum resin…
Posted inEngineering Chemistry DISTEMPERS Posted by admin August 6, 2021 Distempers are the cheaper variety of paints in which chalk is used as base and…
Posted inEngineering Chemistry Properties of an Ideal Paint Posted by admin August 6, 2021 1. It should be possible to apply easily and freely. 2. It should dry in…
Posted inEngineering Chemistry PAINTS Posted by admin August 6, 2021 Paints are applied on the surfaces of timber, metals and plastered surfaces as a protective…
Posted inEngineering Chemistry Uses of Cement Posted by admin August 6, 2021 Cement is used widely for the construction of various structures. Some of them are listed…
Posted inEngineering Chemistry Physical Tests on Cement Posted by admin August 6, 2021 (a) Soundness Test: It is conducted by sieve analysis. 100 gms of cement is taken and sieved…
Posted inEngineering Chemistry Properties of Ordinary Portland Cement Posted by admin August 6, 2021 (i) Chemical properties: Portland cement consists of the following chemical compounds: (a) Tricalcium silicate 3 CaO.SiO2 (C3S)…