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Production of Blastfurnace Cement
July 4, 2015@9:40 amBlastfurnace Cement is a special blend of two components; ground granulated blastfurnace slag (GGBS) and portland cement (OPC). GGBS is a by-product of the iron-making process in a blastfurnace. It is produced by the rapid water-quenching of the molten slag under controlled conditions. This granulation process yields sand-sized particles of highly glassy material of high
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Use of Blastfurnace Cement for Sulphate Resisting Properties
July 4, 2015@9:38 am1) Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement (SRPC) & ASTM Type V Cement SRPC is a costly and special type of cement where in the manufacturing process, one of the major compound i.e. tricalcium aluminate (C3A), is limited to < 3.5 %. Whereas for ASTM Type V cement, the maximum C3A content allowed is 5%. This C3A
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What is low heat cement?
June 25, 2015@6:29 pmHydration of cement is an exothermic process that produces large quantity of heat. In mass concrete structures such as dams, retaining walls, bridge abutment, raft and etc. the rate of dissipation of heat of hydration from the surface is much lower than that generated. It causes rise in temperature inside the concrete mass and may
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Do you know changing wheels/tyres will affect speedometer reading?
June 11, 2015@10:55 amIf you are thinking of changing your car tyre size or are planning on buying a new wheel/tyre combination then you can use the Tire Size Calculator for a visual tyre size comparison of your stock wheel and tyre size versus your new wheel and tyre combination. Share us on:
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How often should you service your vehicle?
June 10, 2015@10:02 amRegular maintenance on your vehicle will extend the life of your engine and save you from costly repairs down the road. So, how often should you service your vehicle? Table below shows the general guidelines. Item KM Month Engine Oil (Fully Synthetic) 10,000 6 Oil Filter 10,000 6 Brake Fluid
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5 benefits of GGBS & Fly Ash in the concrete
June 9, 2015@10:49 amThere are many benefits to use GGBS or Fly Ash, the more significant are: IMPROVED & RETAINED WORKABILITY – for placing, ease of compaction & finishing – for coping with transport and site delays LOWER HEAT OF HYDRATION – for reduced risk of thermal cracking and long-term strength development LONG-TERM STRENGTH GAIN – for long-term
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Penang Integrated Transport Masterplan
June 8, 2015@5:23 pmPenang traffic management exco Chow Kon Yeow announced the state government had received proposals from six bidders to be project delivery partners (PDP) of the master plan. Total RM27 billion Project expected begin from Share us on:
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LRT 3 Bandar Utama – Klang rail project
June 8, 2015@3:14 pmA total of 25 stations are planned, with proposed sub-two kilometer distances between them. There will be one underground station in the line, with the other 24 being elevated stations, and of the total, Share us on:
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What is Fly Ash?
June 8, 2015@2:17 pmFly Ash is the fine residue produced when hard or bituminous coal is burnt in power station furnace. The minerals in the coal fuse to form fine and glassy particles which contains constituents that can be used as Share us on:
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How many types of cement available in Malaysia?
June 8, 2015@2:00 pmCement not only one type, Portland Cement. In the past, we called Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). There are total 5 types of cement complying Share us on:
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