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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. .

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. .

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Ready mix concrete resource

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Ready mix concrete resource. Wed, 05/16/2018 - 15:56. August 27, 2018. The perishability of ready mix concrete makes it a complex product to ship. Ready-mix producers must set controls in place at the plant, in transit and on the jobsite to optimize their production, minimize leakage and maximize profits.

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:31. February 26, 2018. Why prepare the concrete slab? But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

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Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:16. September 17, 2018. Water is under pressure below ground and forces its way through even the smallest cracks in the concrete. Water infiltration can cause problems by corroding the structure and damaging materials housed within the building. Concrete is also susceptible to damage in coastal areas.

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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

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Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. November 02, 2018. In this article, we'll address how a ready mix plant can earn points in four of these five categories, by incorporating an in-transit concrete management system into its truck fleet. Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Using control flow concrete for top down construction

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Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Fri, 05/11/2018 - 14:46. May 11, 2018. This concrete construction method allows for above ground construction work to be carried out at the same time as excavation of the basement, resulting in significant time savings. Construction of concrete floor slabs.