Ahan Pujari

CT2015

CONCRETE-Exploring its Versatility

As a part of this course we did various exercises that helped us gain insight into conventional concrete and as the name suggests gave us an opportunity to innovate with concrete. We began by understanding the dynamics of the composite material concrete is by exploring its constituents and existing practices and applications. From there we tried explored the work being done to enhance concrete as we know it and how it is being attempted and even had the chance to work with a special concrete.


Report Content

Outline of activities carried out as part of Module 1.

Outline of activities carried out as part of Module 2.

Outline of Module 3.

Introduction of the Material Library which was part of Module 4.

Material Library Design and Mix design used for it.

Description of Formwork System for the Material Library and the thinking behind it.

Casting and demoulding activities of the material library.

Introduction to Module 5.

My Special Concrete - Alkali-Activated Concrete.

Reinforced Earth Wall Panels made of Alkali Activated Concrete.