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Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters

GCP Applied Technologies

Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. March 21, 2018. Since precast concrete is cast in a controlled environment, it is easier to control the mix, placement and curing. This can negate some of the cost benefits gained from faster production. Concrete.

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Control flow concrete for mass pours

GCP Applied Technologies

Control flow concrete for mass pours. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:16. October 01, 2018. For these massive jobs, there is a concern both about the maximum temperature produced during concrete production and maximum temperature shifts that can occur before the concrete finishes curing. What is control flow concrete?

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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. March 21, 2018. The core and perimeter steel can be built at the same time, because there’s no need to wait for the concrete to cure. This can cut labor costs, since the pay rate for concrete pourers is less than steel workers. Learn more about admixtures for control flow concrete.

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Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters

GCP Applied Technologies

Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. March 21, 2018. Since precast concrete is cast in a controlled environment, it is easier to control the mix, placement and curing. This can negate some of the cost benefits gained from faster production. Concrete.

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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. March 21, 2018. The core and perimeter steel can be built at the same time, because there’s no need to wait for the concrete to cure. This can cut labor costs, since the pay rate for concrete pourers is less than steel workers. Learn more about admixtures for control flow concrete.

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When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity

GCP Applied Technologies

Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:18. April 03, 2018. When flooring budgets are tight, contractors often look for ways to keep installation costs down. At first glance, a high-performance adhesive may seem like a cost-effective solution for all projects. It’s not unusual for cured concrete to have a pH of 12. Phillip.fry@gc….

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When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity

GCP Applied Technologies

Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:18. April 03, 2018. When flooring budgets are tight, contractors often look for ways to keep installation costs down. At first glance, a high-performance adhesive may seem like a cost-effective solution for all projects. It’s not unusual for cured concrete to have a pH of 12. Phillip.fry@gc….