MaterialsSomaliland
How do you keep sand and aggregate clean on a Somaliland site?
Cover stockpiles, separate heaps and a wash check. Dirty sand and aggregate weaken concrete and block, so inspect before batching.
Concrete durability
5 articles on concrete durability in Somaliland and Puntland, newest first, from Somali Construction Review.
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MaterialsSomaliland
How do you check the water you mix concrete with in Somaliland?
Test mixing water with a cube comparison and a simple checklist before you batch, because salts and organic matter in local water can attack rebar.
MaterialsSomaliland
How do you check the concrete mix design for a coastal site in Somaliland?
Ask the engineer for the chloride exposure class and a written mix design, then hold trial batches and cover checks to that document.
MaterialsSomaliland
How do you check admixtures before adding them to concrete in Somaliland?
Ask the supplier for the batch sheet and dosage, store admixtures as the label states, and run a trial mix before any structural pour.
MaterialsBerbera
How Do You Protect Reinforced Concrete From Salt Corrosion in Berbera?
Denser concrete, thicker rebar cover and a low water-cement ratio stop salt-driven corrosion in Berbera and along Somaliland's coast.
