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6 Types Of Concrete Blocks Used In Construction Projects
Al Manaratain is one of the largest producers of concrete blocks in Bahrain. In fact, we have three automated plants across Bahrain that are dedicated to producing high-quality concrete blocks, all complying with the international and ministry standards of course. Our concrete blocks come in a variety of strengths, sizes and finishes for use in…
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Is Ready-Mix Concrete An Eco-Friendly Construction Solution?
Ready-mix concrete is used in construction projects where the construction company is not able to mix concrete on site. It is delivered to the site finished in the specific quantity required and to the specific mix design requested. As you can probably guess from that description, there are many advantages to using ready-mix concrete. It’s…
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How To Maintain Your Concrete Patio: 6 Top Tips
When cared for in the correct way, your concrete patio should maintain its function and appearance for a number of years. That’s why, in order to help you get the most out of your concrete patio, we’ve put together a few of our top tips on maintenance and care. 1. Clean Regularly Regardless of what…
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What Is Meant By The “Flexural Strength of Concrete”?
What Is The Flexural Strength Of Concrete? The flexural strength of concrete is one measure of the tensile strength of unreinforced concrete. It refers to the ability of the concrete beam or slab that is being tested to resist bending. It is measured in Modulus of Rupture (MR), a measurement that is used to inform…
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How Is Al Manaratain Keeping Customers & Employees COVID-Safe?
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across Bahrain, we would like to reassure all our customers that we have strict regulations in place to keep both employees and customers safe. As one of the leading construction companies in Bahrain, we take our health and safety responsibilities very seriously and hope to set a model…
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How Is The Tensile Strength Of Concrete Measured?
When a concrete structure is designed, it’s very important that the concrete is tested for various properties. This is to make sure that it will be safe and that it can withstand a certain amount of wear. One of the most important properties to be measured is the compressive strength of concrete; the other is…
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5 Benefits Of Using Prestressed Concrete In Construction Projects
Prestressed concrete first became popular in Europe after World War 2, where it was used as the material of choice for reconstruction. Since then, it has continued to be used frequently in construction projects around the world due to the strength and durability it provides in comparison to other reinforced concrete products. Concrete is ‘prestressed’…
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Why Quality Control Is Important In Construction Projects
Why is quality control important in construction? This is a frequently asked question for us here at Al Manaratain, and there are a few factors which need to be explained to fully answer this question. First off, let’s start by taking a look at what we mean by ‘quality control‘. Al Manaratain has established and…
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What Is Al Manaratain Artificial Stone & How Is It Made?
Al Manaratain artificial stone is accepted as the economic and environmental alternative to natural stone. All stone products combine the look and feel of traditional stone with the high performance, long life, low maintenance qualities of modern materials. The benefits of using artificial stone compared to natural stone are much greater. For example: Aesthetically Versatile…
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