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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. Use appropriate mix designs and quality materials. Learn more about CONCERA® admixtures for control flow concrete .

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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. A good concrete mix and proper quality control are important for alleviating these problems, but challenging to meet given project budget and schedule pressures. .

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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. A good concrete mix and proper quality control are important for alleviating these problems, but challenging to meet given project budget and schedule pressures. .

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 15:53. December 07, 2018. Indoor air quality. When moist air hits a cooler surface within a wall structure, water vapor in the air can condense and collect inside these spaces. This moisture can then be absorbed in various building materials and cause a host of serious structural problems.