Can grout replace concrete in normal structure?
Answer: The mixture of cement and water alone cannot replace concrete (Longman Scientific and Technical (1987)) because:
Answer: The mixture of cement and water alone cannot replace concrete (Longman Scientific and Technical (1987)) because:
- Shrinkage of grout is several times that of concrete with the same mass.
- The effect of creep of grout is far more than that of concrete.
- Heat of hydration of cement with water is more than normal concrete and this leads to the problem of severe cracking.
