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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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?

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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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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.