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Reducing concrete cracking

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Fri, 03/02/2018 - 15:07. Top 10 tips for achieving high-quality concrete. March 02, 2018. Control measures are needed to prevent differential volume changes in the concrete. By equally distributing micro fibers throughout the concrete, you can improve impact resistance and crack control. Explore pre-curing options.

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Hot Weather Concreting Practices for Contractors

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Mon, 02/19/2018 - 10:29. February 19, 2018. Most concrete contractors are well aware of the difficulty of handling, placing, finishing and curing concrete during the hot summer months. Alternatively, you can cure the concrete with water using mist foggers. Learn more about CONCERAâ„¢ for control flow concrete.

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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. 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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Making the most of air entrained concrete

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Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:55. October 01, 2018. Concrete producers, contractors, engineers and specifiers must work together to assure quality concrete practices are followed when using air entrained concrete. Use appropriate mix designs and quality materials. Learn more about CONCERA® admixtures for control flow concrete .

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Hot Weather Concreting Practices for Concrete Producers

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Mon, 02/19/2018 - 10:08. February 19, 2018. Concrete producers are well aware of the difficulty of delivering, handling, placing, finishing and curing concrete, especially during the hot summer months. Learn more about CONCERAâ„¢ for control flow concrete. Hot Weather Concreting Practices for Concrete Producers.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

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Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. However, extra care is needed in the workmanship of concrete placement and finishing as well as the selection of raw materials when you rely on the concrete being waterproofed. Soil Contamination and its Impact on Indoor Air Quality. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. However, extra care is needed in the workmanship of concrete placement and finishing as well as the selection of raw materials when you rely on the concrete being waterproofed. Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.