However, concrete is not maintenance-free. Moisture is one of the major concrete system enemies. Water, the lifeblood of concrete is its best friend and worst enemy. Moisture sources and presence ...

Plastic-shrinkage and drying-shrinkage cracks are the most common types of random cracking that occur in concrete roads and ...

Moisture meters are great devices for detecting leaks. They're especially beneficial for carpentry and flooring projects.

A commonly overlooked source of excess moisture is carpet that has been laid down over concrete flooring. It is best to opt ...

Prevention of moisture penetration is also sometimes attempted through densification of the concrete or adjustment of the concrete mix design. The self-sealing method of concrete waterproofing has ...

Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR), often called “concrete cancer" is a destructive and irreversible defect that can turn solid ...

Its structural behaviour differs significantly from traditional reinforced concrete. Moreover, it is susceptible to structural failure when exposed to moisture. The bubbles can allow water to ...

The temperature of the concrete under the Durgapur Bridge in Chetla had gone up significantly on December 21 when a fire ...