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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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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.

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Using control flow concrete for top down construction

GCP Applied Technologies

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Fri, 05/11/2018 - 14:46. May 11, 2018. Construction of concrete floor slabs. Concrete challenges in top down construction. There are typically space constraints in top down construction, particularly when pouring foundations underground. Phillip.fry@gc….

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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. Silica fume (42 kg/m 3 ) was specified into the concrete mix design for Two Union Square. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Exploring the Benefits of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

UK Construction Blog

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? The estimated lifespan of RAAC planks is approximately 30 years.

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Key Elements in a Fluid-applied Barrier System Specification

Construction Specifier

Different materials such as concrete, masonry, gypsum sheathing, or wood may require different thicknesses. provides guidelines for energy efficiency and indoor air quality (IAQ) across the construction industry. The standards contribute to the overall building performance by addressing air quality, ventilation, and thermal comfort.

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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.