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Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. March 21, 2018. According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems. Precast concrete is often used to create structural systems (columns, beams, floors, girders, etc.),

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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. March 21, 2018. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Making the most of air entrained concrete

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:55. October 01, 2018. Air entraining agents (AEA) are used to entrain air in concrete when a structure will be exposed to moisture, freeze thaw cycles and deicing chemicals. Place, finish, and cure properly. Making the most of air entrained concrete. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. March 21, 2018. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:16. September 17, 2018. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. Water infiltration can cause problems by corroding the structure and damaging materials housed within the building.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. 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.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. 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.