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Row house plan -18 ft X 45 ft (3 BHK)

             Row houses are getting popular these days as they acquire very less amount of land area and provide larger space in-house. Due to both the walls of row house are shared among the adjacent houses, it has light & ventilation available from the front & back margin only. That's why we have left min 3 ft margin at front & back. Here in this article, we will take a look at a 18 ft X 45 ft size plot area row house plan. It has 3 bedrooms, a living room, 2 attached toilets, a common toilet, kitchen, dining area, wash area, parking area, balcony etc. It is a Ground+1 storey RCC structure and the rooms are situated as below. Ground floor consists parking space, plinth area, living room, kitchen, dining area, a bedroom, a common toilet and wash area. First Floor consists two master bedrooms with attached toilets and wardrobes, passage area and a balcony. Second floor is consists stair cabin and open terrace area.  It requires lo...
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How to make 'durable' yet 'economical' cement concrete ?

 

         




        The answer is G.G.B.S. (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag). Yes, GGBS is known as a quality extender when mixed with cement. An optimum particle size of GGBS ensures satisfactory performance as cement replacement / substitute.




        GGBS contains high amount of reactive components such as calcium alumino silicates, which is the key to better performance in concrete. Its optimum dose in  concrete generates more strength-enhancing calcium silicate hydrates than ordinary concrete. Concrete made with GGBS continues to gain strength over period of time. 

Enhanced Durability

         GGBS is more effective in concrete to provide protection against both sulphate attack & chloride attack as concrete made using GGBS is less permeable than ordinary concrete. 

Protection against Corrosion

        Concrete made with GGBS maintains sufficient alkalinity; which ultimately reduces the chances of corrosion in RCC. Use of GGBS is expected to increase life of the reinforced concrete structure as compared to ordinary concrete.





Lower heat of hydration with Denser concrete 

        It effectively restrict the temperature rise in mass concrete; ultimately prevents the occurrence of micro cracks.

Economical Cost

        GGBS costs nearly half the Portland cement does. Replacement levels for GGBS with Protland cement may vary from 30% to 70% ; depending upon concrete specifications. Thus, concrete made with GGBS is more economical than ordinary concrete.

Better Aesthetics

        GGBS is off-white free flowing powder. It conveys a lighter, brighter colour to concrete, in contrast to the stony grey colour made with Portland cement.




Summary

The advantages of using GGBS in concrete:

        Lower permeability of concrete

        Higher ultimate strength

        Low heat of hydration

        Higher resistance to toxic environment

        Reduced risk of Corrosion of reinforcement 

        Improved Durability

        Better Aesthetics

        Lower overall costs





Conclusion


            GGBS is a recycled product which replaces the use of portland cement in concrete. Ultimately, use of GGBS produces economical yet durable concrete. Professional such as architects, structural designer & engineers should consider GGBS as an excellent opportunity to make a contribution to the environment.


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