Jan 1, 2018 –
The amorphous silica materials are a class of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM’s) more diverse than the other SCM’s commonly used in concrete.
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Jan 1, 2018 –
In the Australian concrete industry context, the term ‘slag’ generally refers to ground, granulated, iron blast furnace slag – with the descriptors to be explained and developed in this technical note.
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Sep 27, 2017 –
Fly ash, a by-product or ‘waste’ product from the combustion of coal, has become an important material in a variety of construction industry applications.
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Sep 25, 2017 –
This technical note provides background knowledge of the requirements used when supplying aggregates for use in railway ballast applications.
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Sep 12, 2017 –
While various materials may act as ‘cements’, this technical note will focus on Portland cement-based binders, including cement-only products and blends of cement with supplementary cementitious materials (SCM’s) such as fly ash, slag and silica fume
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Aug 1, 2014 –
This document, “roadbase” is designed to give the reader background knowledge of some of the more general requirements used when supplying roadbase to a particular project.
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Aug 1, 2014 –
This technical note provides background knowledge of the requirements for aggregates for use in gabion baskets and wire mattresses.
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Aug 1, 2014 –
This technical note provides background knowledge of the information provided within AS 2758.6 for development of a specification of armourstone in various applications including sea walls, foreshore or dam walls.
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Aug 1, 2014 –
This technical note provides background knowledge of the requirements used when supplying coarse aggregates for asphalt.
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Aug 1, 2014 –
This technical note provides background knowledge of the requirements when supplying aggregates for sprayed bituminous surfacing.
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Aug 1, 2014 –
This technical note provides background knowledge of the requirements for aggregates for use in concrete.
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Apr 1, 2013 –
This technical note provides architects, designers
and other building professionals with information on
how houses* incorporating concrete walls can
achieve a six-star energy rating in compliance with
the requirements of the National Construction
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May 1, 2011 –
This technical note discusses the mechanisms
of external sulfate attack which include chemical
reactions and the physio-chemical effects on
concrete.
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Aug 1, 2008 –
This Technical Note deals with the articulation of
masonry walls, both internal and external, built on a
concrete slab-on-ground or strip footing.
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Mar 1, 2007 –
The majority of masonry structures exhibit excellent
long-term performance with comparatively low
maintenance cost.
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Sep 1, 2004 –
This technical note reminds designers of the
reasons for including joints in buildings and the
performance requirements they should meet.
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May 1, 2001 –
Bond strength is a measure of the ability of the
units and mortar in masonry construction to remain
bonded and resist applied stress and movement,
particularly in tension.
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