Category: Materials
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 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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What Is Meant By “Compressive Strength of Concrete”?
Before concrete is used in a construction project, different tests are run to test the strength and properties of the concrete. This is to ensure that the concrete product meets the necessary requirements for the job specification. After all, the properties of the concrete will determine the longevity, cost and other essential aspects of the…
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How Do You Remove Efflorescence From Concrete Pavers?
How do you remove efflorescence from concrete pavers is a frequently asked question here at Al Manaratain. But, before we get into the details of concrete efflorescence – we thought we should outline exactly what efflorescence is first… Efflorescence is a crystalline or powdery deposit of salts often visible on the surface of concrete or…
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Al Manaratain’s Guide to Sustainable Building Materials
Being kind to the environment is something that is extremely important to us here at Al Manaratain. As a company, we are always looking for new and innovative ways that we can use sustainable building materials while also improving the overall quality of our products and the projects they are used on. We are proud…
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Al Manaratain To Introduce Recycled Glass Aggregate in 2021
2021 is just around the corner, and Al Manaratain has some new and exciting things planned for the year ahead. The first of many exciting announcements to make is that Al Manaratain is planning to introduce recycled glass aggregate as part of our services. This step has been taken in an effort to make Al…
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