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Structural Lightweight Concrete: A Game-Changer for Longevity and Sustainability in Bridge Deck Repairs

Civil + Structural Engineer

The dead load of NWC limits span length and increases substructure requirements, all of which work against the goals of building long-lasting and efficient infrastructure. When SLC is made with expanded shale, clay, or slate (ESCS) aggregates, it cures from the inside out in a process known as internal curing. What is ESCS?

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Revolutionizing Concrete Production: The Sustainable Future of Carbon Locked™ Precast Concrete

Civil + Structural Engineer

Carbon Locked Precast Concrete achieves this by incorporating recycled industrial by-products, such as fly ash and slag, into concrete production, along with harnessing the Carbon Cure injection system, a groundbreaking technology that injects carbon directly into the concrete mix.

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Epoxy Flooring Birmingham: Durable Solutions for Homes & Businesses

UK Construction Blog

When mixed, these components trigger a chemical reaction that initiates the curing process. When these elements are mixed together, they trigger a chemical reaction that begins the curing process. The coating fully cures over 24 hours, creating an exceptionally durable resin surface.

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9 Types of Curing | What Is Curing of Concrete | Why Curing Is Important | Minimum Curing Period for Concrete Cement | How Long Does It Take for Concrete to Dry

CivilJungle

What Is Curing of Concrete? Curing performs a crucial role in the growth as well as the resilience of concrete strengths. Such an approach is termed the curing of concrete. Why Curing Is Important? Method for the Cure of the Concrete: The draining water mostly on the concrete surface is used to cure the concrete.

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Professional Epoxy Flooring in Manchester: Durable Solutions for Every Space

UK Construction Blog

Various types of epoxy systems are available in Manchester, including self-smoothing systems, decorative metallic finishes, and anti-slip coatings, with costs ranging from 20 to 150 per square metre depending on complexity.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

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Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business

UK Construction Blog

Commercial applications benefit from epoxy’s ability to withstand heavy machinery and frequent traffic, particularly in Portsmouth’s warehouses, industrial estates, retail outlets and office buildings. Portsmouth businesses with high-traffic areas particularly benefit from this resilience.