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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

The waterproofing membrane for the Doha Metro needed to withstand demanding conditions, including ground water, an average annual temperature of 32°C, and the presence of chlorides and sulphates, which attack the reinforcement and the concrete. Because the waterproofing membrane bonds to the concrete, the risk of water seepage was minimized.

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What Is Underwater Concrete | Advantage & Disadvantage of Underwater Concrete | Application of Underwater Concrete | How Do They Pour Concrete Under Water

CivilJungle

What Is Underwater Concrete? Underwater concrete is a form of construction material widely used in certain forms of structural engineering projects. In every other building in which the lower parts of the buildings are expected to remain underwater, underwater concrete should be used. Can Concrete Cure Underwater?

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The Engineering Miracles Behind Burj Khalifa

CCR Magazine

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world and a marvel of modern construction and engineering. Significant engineering problems needed to be addressed to ensure the tower could safely support itself and provide a safe residence for those within.

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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. million square feet of concrete and asphalt pavement Sunport Boulevard Extension | Bohannan Huston, Inc.

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Deshuttering Time | When to Remove Concrete Forms | Concrete Formwork Removal Time | Earliest Time to Remove Concrete Forms | When To Strip Concrete Forms

CivilJungle

When to Remove Concrete Forms ? Concrete forms are steel or aluminum mould in which concrete is poured to manufacture many structures like columns , slabs , beams , and many other types of cement structures. The forms can be removed after when the concrete is properly hardened in to the mould.

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What Is Formwork | Use of Materials in Formwork | Types of Formwork | Requirements Good of Formwork | Advantages & Disadvantages

CivilJungle

Formwork is the mould used during the building to give the desired structural form by pressing concrete into the mould. In a single term, formwork is a mould that cast concrete in various shapes and sizes. Designers will also have to extract the shape until the concrete has achieved the required power. Plain concrete shape.