Filler materials Used In Concrete
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Filler materials are gaining widespread popularity and becoming very important because they help in increasing some of the mix properties and also lower the usage of binder which is usually more expensive
Here is the table showing some common filler materials along with binders
| Material | Binder | Filler | Importance of filler |
| Concrete | cement | gravel, stone , sand | cheaper |
| Drywall | gypsum | cardboard | tenacity, volume, main part |
| Particle board | Synthetic Resin, glue | sawdust | tenacity, volume, main part |
| Plastic explosive | Plasticizer, oil | explosive | explosiveness |
| Tyre rubber | rubber | Soot | Volume, better mechanic properties |
| Resin epoxy | epoxy | Microspheres | Improve viscosity of resin |
May 19th, 2008 at 7:24 am
I am the student of Civil Engineering.would u please help me by providing study material about brick filler slabs.I am Doing project on filler slabs and im not getting any relevant material regarding filler slabs.Looking forward for your cooperation.Thanks
Sajid Pandit
NIT Srinagar
August 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
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July 12th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
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December 7th, 2009 at 7:46 am
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February 5th, 2010 at 9:07 am
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March 4th, 2010 at 5:42 am
Dear sir ,
can you pls let me know any contractor who does filler slab roof in tellicherry ,kerala .My house is under construction and roofing has to be done.
your prompt reply will be highly appricated.