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Control flow concrete for mass pours

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Control flow concrete for mass pours. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:16. October 01, 2018. Mass pours have typically been used for foundations, columns, beams, as well as enormous structures like dams and bridges. . What are mass pours? What is control flow concrete? Concrete Type. Conventional Concrete.

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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. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete.

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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. Concrete is also susceptible to damage in coastal areas. Waterproof concrete. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Phillip.fry@gc…. Table of contents.

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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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Tapered insulation systems: The art of roof drainage

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The 2018 International Plumbing Code ( IPC ) Section 1101.7 Photos and illustrations courtesy Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) Midwest LLC Installing insulation on a concrete roof deck using a compatible adhesive, adhering to best practice guidelines for secure material placement. The material mixture is mixed and poured on site.