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“Can We Create Non-Porous Concrete? Myth or Reality?” Have you ever dreamed of non-porous concrete—a material that absorbs zero water, resists all elements, and remains durable for centuries? 🏗️ Here’s the truth: Concrete by nature is inherently porous due to: 👉 The water-cement ratio during mixing. 👉 Tiny voids left behind as water evaporates during curing. But is non-porous concrete even possible? 💡 The Answer: While completely non-porous concrete is nearly impossible, we CAN manufacture ultra-low porosity concrete using advanced techniques: ✅ Reduce water-cement ratio for fewer capillary voids. ✅ Use superplasticizers to enhance flowability without extra water. ✅ Additives like silica fume, fly ash, or GGBS fill in microscopic gaps. ✅ Implement high-pressure compaction techniques during manufacturing. ✅ Ensure proper curing to minimize cracks and gaps. 🔍 Why Strive for Low Porosity? ⚡ Better water resistance ⚡ Enhanced durability ⚡ Longer service life for structures Concrete may never be 100% non-porous, but with the right techniques, we can get as close as possible. What’s your take? Do you think truly non-porous concrete is achievable? Let’s discuss! #ConcreteInnovation #DurableStructures #NonPorousConcrete #ConstructionScience #BuildingStrong

Ever wondered how to make concrete last longer? Meet hydrogels! During the early curing phases, they release water to bridge cracks and stabilize corrosion mechanisms. This prevents later-age cracking and premature failure. Curious about the science behind it? Learn more about how hydrogels can rejuvenate deteriorated concrete and extend its service life. 🔗 Read the full article https://lnkd.in/geNN2_xk #ConstructionInnovation #ConcreteTechnology #InfrastructureDevelopment #concretebridges #concreteinfrastructure #concreteconstruction #concreteindustry #concrete #civilengineer

Ever wondered how to make concrete last longer? Meet hydrogels! During the early curing phases, they release water to bridge cracks and stabilize corrosion mechanisms. This prevents later-age cracking and premature failure. Curious about the science behind it? Learn more about how hydrogels can rejuvenate deteriorated concrete and extend its service life. 🔗 Read the full article https://lnkd.in/ehpByU6N #ConstructionInnovation #ConcreteTechnology #InfrastructureDevelopment #concretebridges #concreteinfrastructure #concreteconstruction #concreteindustry #concrete #civilengineer

Crystalline Admixtures in Concrete Technology: Enhancing Durability and Water Resistance Crystalline admixtures are revolutionizing concrete technology by improving durability and water resistance. These admixtures chemically react with hydration by-products to form insoluble crystals within the concrete, enhancing its properties significantly. Mechanism of Action: Crystalline admixtures react with moisture and unhydrated cement particles to form calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) and other crystals. These crystals fill capillary pores and micro-cracks, blocking pathways for water and other substances. Technical Advantages: Enhanced Waterproofing: Crystals reduce permeability and prevent water ingress, lowering the water-cement ratio required. Increased Durability: Ongoing formation of C-S-H protects against chloride ingress, sulfate attack, and corrosion, while self-healing properties seal minor cracks. Improved Mechanical Properties: Enhanced microstructure improves compressive strength, flexural strength, and abrasion resistance, making the concrete suitable for demanding applications. Impact on Concrete Performance: Compressive Strength: Increases by up to 10-15%. Permeability: Significant reduction in water absorption and permeability. Chemical Resistance: Enhanced resistance to sulfates and chlorides. Controversial Questions: Sustainability: Are crystalline admixtures cost-effective and environmentally friendly? Consistency: How can we ensure performance across different conditions? Long-term Implications: What are the potential unforeseen issues? I invite industry professionals to share their insights and experiences. Have crystalline admixtures met your performance and durability expectations? For further clarification, I’ve attached a video from Xypex explaining how crystalline admixtures work and their benefits: Xypex Explanation Video #ConcreteTechnology #CrystallineAdmixtures #Waterproofing #Durability #CivilEngineering

I recently completed a project on Self-Healing Concrete Using Sodium Silicate and Bacillus Megaterium, aimed at enhancing the durability and sustainability of concrete structures. The project focused on addressing the issue of cracking in concrete, which compromises structural integrity and increases maintenance costs. Using a dual-agent approach, we embedded sodium silicate in glass tubes and Bacillus megaterium in acrylic tubes within concrete beams. Sodium silicate forms a calcium-silicate-hydrate (C-S-H) gel upon activation, sealing smaller cracks, while Bacillus megaterium precipitates calcium carbonate to heal larger cracks. These mechanisms were tested through water permeability and flexural strength assessments, demonstrating significant improvements in crack sealing and strength recovery. This innovative solution reduces repair needs, extends the lifespan of concrete structures, and contributes to sustainable construction practices, making it ideal for critical infrastructure like bridges, tunnels, and water tanks. I’m excited about the potential applications of self-healing concrete and look forward to exploring more advancements in this field! #SelfHealingConcrete #CivilEngineering #Innovation #Sustainability

Some interesting news on new a form of concrete that is both stronger and lighter than traditional concrete, taking some of its approach from the structure of bones. Very interesting if the jump to a commercially viable solution is possible!

Excited to share that our recent paper titled "Improving shear behavior of rubberized concrete beams through sustainable integration of waste tire steel fibers and treated rubber" has been published in the Journal of Building Engineering! 🎉 In this work, we introduce an innovative sustainable approach to enhance the shear performance of rubberized concrete beams. By integrating recycled Waste Tire Steel Fibers and utilizing a hybrid treatment for rubber particles using fly-ash and controlled temperature, we address the challenges associated with shear reduction in traditional rubberized concrete. Thanks to the remarkable collaboration with Dr. Sayed Ahmed EL Sayed , Dr. Mahmoud Zaghlal, Dr. Yasser Alashker, and Dr. Ayman Abdo. 🙏 You can find the full paper 📖 here 👇 #Sustainability #RecycledMaterials #RubberizedConcrete #WasteToValue

𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒁𝒐𝒏𝒆 (𝑰𝑻𝒁) 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑍𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑥. 𝐼𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑧𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑡𝑦𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑎 𝑓𝑒𝑤 𝑚𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙏𝙕 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚: 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼: Higher water-cement ratios can lead to a more pronounced ITZ due to the bleeding of water around the aggregates. 𝘼𝙜𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚: The size, shape, and surface texture of the aggregates can impact the development of the ITZ. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Proper curing can reduce the adverse effects of the ITZ by ensuring better hydration of the cement paste. 𝑰𝙢𝒑𝙤𝒓𝙩𝒂𝙣𝒄𝙚 𝙞𝒏 𝑪𝙤𝒏𝙘𝒓𝙚𝒕𝙚 𝙏𝒆𝙘𝒉𝙣𝒐𝙡𝒐𝙜𝒚:- 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝: The ITZ is often the weakest link in the concrete matrix, influencing the compressive and tensile strength of the material. 𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮: The higher porosity and presence of micro-cracks in the ITZ can affect the durability of concrete, making it more susceptible to the ingress of harmful substances like chlorides and sulfates. 𝙎𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙥: The properties of the ITZ can also impact the shrinkage and creep behavior of concrete over time. 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀:- To improve the properties of the ITZ and thereby enhance the overall performance of concrete, various strategies can be employed: 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗦𝗖𝗠𝘀): Adding materials like fly ash, silica fume, or slag can help refine the microstructure of the ITZ. 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘅 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Adjusting the water-cement ratio, aggregate size, and other mix proportions can improve the quality of the ITZ. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Ensuring adequate curing conditions can lead to better hydration and reduced porosity in the ITZ. #Concretetechnology #Concrete #innovation #Readymix #Civil #TechTrends #Engineering #CivilEngineering #EngineeringLife #STEM

🚧Achieve Significant Cost Savings with NanoJelly in Concrete Applications! 🚧 NanoJelly, our novel graphene-based admixture, delivers impressive cost savings across various construction projects. Here's how: 🔧 Lower Maintenance Costs By reducing pump pressure by 30-36%, NanoJelly decreases mechanical stress on equipment, extending its lifespan and lowering the need for repairs and replacements. Less downtime, fewer repairs = more savings! ⛽ Increased Energy Efficiency Improved viscosity means your concrete pumps use less energy, translating to reduced diesel fuel consumption. In large-scale projects, this adds up to significant savings on fuel expenses and helps reduce your carbon footprint. ♻️ Less Material Waste In shotcrete and gunite, NanoJelly can reduce rebound waste by up over 50% in certain applications. This results in less concrete wasted, faster project completion, and reduced labor costs. ⏳ Faster Project Completion Thanks to improved mass flow rates and better workability, NanoJelly allows for quicker concrete delivery and application. Less time spent on-site = lower labor costs and faster handovers! 🌱 Sustainable and Cost-Efficient NanoJelly not only helps you save on operational costs but also aligns with sustainable construction practices by reducing material waste and fuel usage. Integrating NanoJelly into your next project isn’t just an upgrade in performance—it’s a smart financial move! #Graphene #NanoJelly #ConcreteInnovation #SustainableConstruction #CostSavings #GrapheneInConcrete #ConstructionMaterials #HighPerformanceConcrete #ConcretePumping #GreenBuilding #AdvancedMaterials #NanotechnologyInConcrete

Our CHEM CONCRETE team developed, patented, and successfully commercialized a NEW generation of concrete waterproofing admixture that significantly improves the durability, waterproofing, strength, and overall quality of concrete. CHEM CONCRETE Team’s innovative approach resulted in introducing a NEW category of concrete waterproofing admixtures. The product, named “Hybrid ChemConcrete-WP Waterproofing Admixture,” stands out from current offerings in the market. Current waterproofing admixtures normally use only one waterproofing mechanism or agent (e.g., hydrophobic, pore blocking, crystalline). But in our Hybrid ChemConcrete-WP Admix, different waterproofing agents (such as hydrophobic, pore blocking, crystalline/self-healing, and expanding/densifying nano-sized chemicals) were modified and used. As a result, current waterproofing admixtures are now classified as: 1. Hydrophobic admixtures 2. Pore blocking admixtures 3. Crystalline admixtures 4. Densifying admixtures 5. Hybrid admixtures (Patented by CHEM CONCRETE) The Hybrid ChemConcrete-WP Admix is fundamentally different from all the existing admixtures on the market due to its unique waterproofing mechanism. This low-cost and novel product benefits from a comprehensive “hybrid” waterproofing mechanism. It was developed during 7 years of research by a team of globally-recognized professors in concrete technology. Test results conducted by various companies and universities along with successful field applications have shown that this eco-friendly product provides a permanently waterproof & durable concrete with significantly improved fresh and mechanical properties. It has been proven that Hybrid ChemConcrete-WP Admix is compatible with different types of cements, including blended cements, other admixtures, and SCMs such as fly ash, silica fume, and GGBS. Let’s dive into a NEW world where reliability meets environmental consciousness and affordability. We can only resolve today’s issues with modern technologies! More information: https://lnkd.in/gTDdKA2k #ChemConcrete #Concrete #Waterproofing #Durability #MehrtashSoltani .