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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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Why the ASTM C94 revision to accept water additions in transit matters

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Thu, 05/31/2018 - 15:56. May 31, 2018. In 2013, the ASTM C94/C94M Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete was revised to allow water additions during transit, for trucks equipped with automated slump and water management systems. How does an in-transit concrete management system help to accomplish this?

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

GCP Applied Technologies

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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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete

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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Mon, 12/17/2018 - 15:45. December 17, 2018. Historically, the term "high-strength concrete" (HSC) has been relative. This was surely the case for the Two Union Square building, in Seattle, Wash., michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Exploring the Benefits of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

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The post Exploring the Benefits of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Do you know that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has played a significant role in public building construction over the past decades?

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Reduce variability with an in-transit concrete management system

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Reduce variability with an in-transit concrete management system. Fri, 06/01/2018 - 14:03. June 01, 2018. One way ready-mix producers can minimize leakage—rejected loads, back charges and material inefficiencies—is through improved consistency truck to truck, reducing variability of the concrete. michael.delros….

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Understanding gas vapor remediation

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Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:23. August 24, 2018. In addition, the City of Los Angeles has adopted Ordinance 175790, which states in part that building permits within certain “methane zones” will not be issued until the submittal of detailed plans for the installation of suitable methane mitigation systems. Phillip.fry@gc….