Title :
Architectural & Decorative Construction Using Coloured Concrete Sample
Author :
Tajne, Kiran M. ; Thakare, N.U.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Civil Eng., G.H.Raisoni Polytech., Nagpur, India
Abstract :
Concrete is the most widely used construction material in India. Unlike European and Western countries, India is using concrete for house construction also. Architectural and decorative appearance requires aesthetic finish. In addition, structural stability needs strength. Coloured concrete offers aesthetic appearance and structural strength. Builder´s owners, architects and engineers prefer coloured concrete for architectural and decorative appearance. Any chosen look with broad expanses or minute details can be created in coloured concrete. The effects will be unlimited with special forms and /or techniques.
Keywords :
architecture; concrete; construction industry; mechanical strength; pigments; India; aesthetic appearance; aesthetic finish; architectural appearance; architectural construction; coloured concrete sample; construction material; decorative appearance; decorative construction; house construction; structural stability; structural strength; Building materials; Chemicals; Coatings; Concrete; Earth; Manufacturing; Minerals; Paints; Pigments; Slabs;
Conference_Titel :
Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology (ICETET), 2009 2nd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Nagpur
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5250-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3884-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICETET.2009.42
