GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 2, 2020

Concrete admixtures have been around for nearly a century. Since then, water reducers, superplasticizers, set accelerators, rheology control agents, air-entrainment, among other concrete admixtures, have become essential in the ready mix concrete , precast, tunneling and other concrete industries. Concrete mix design.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 25, 2021

Introduction of Signs of Bad Concrete Pour. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in our construction industry. It is very important that concrete should be pulled into the mould with proper precaution and care otherwise, we will not get the desired strength of concrete. What Is Concrete?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The span, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a classic example of a cast-in-place concrete arch-type bridge. Historic concrete was extensively deteriorated. With that information, HNTB finished preliminary design in phase two, resulting in taking the bridge down to its arch ribs and building it back up.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The concrete broker sat in with a few concreters who are part of our team to see the qualities that make great concreters. It’s not about putting and finishing concrete. Concreter is more than putting up a hammer and pouring concrete every day. The results may surprise you.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A major milestone has been reached on the new $786 million Bridgewater Bridge project in Tasmania, with the pouring of the final pair of the 42 bridge piers this evening, marking the completion of the bridge’s substructure. Image courtesy of PlanRadar.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 14, 2024

Construction-generated moisture comes from many activities such as pouring concrete, burning propane heaters, painting, plastering, and drywall finishing. The paper, titled “Construction-Generated Moisture and its Effect on Roof Systems,” was written by SPRI’s technical director, Chadwick Collins.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 29, 2024

Contractors like you know how to pound nails, pour concrete, build homes and commercial structures, bend pipe and pull wire, install roofs, lay carpet, paint walls, and perform a thousand other tasks. So why are you not enjoying the same standard of living as other professionals?

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Introduction of Concrete Finishing. Concrete is a versatile building material which is widely used in the construction industry. Concrete is a mixture of cement , coarse aggregate , fine aggregate and water in the appropriate proportion. The finishing of the top surface of the concrete layer can be done in several ways.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. After planning and structural detailing finished, these details are transferred into the building estimator. Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete). The above main parts in sub-parts. Pre-construction Steps.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 5, 2021

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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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

The three types of waterproof tanking are: Waterproof concrete , where admixtures are added to the concrete to make it stronger and less permeable to water. Will it be finished or unfinished space? Admixtures are simply incorporated into the concrete mix. Tanking methods. kept in the below grade space?

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Strong Tie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We misted and poured concrete in before leveling and squaring all four of our 6x6x12 treated posts. We secured them with 2x4s to keep them in place while the concrete cured. Aaron cut out notches in the two tip beams before I gave them a coat of primer and paint. The treated posts were dry and the concrete was cured.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2023

Students began construction in August 2022 and finished building the following May, tackling everything from excavation work and pouring concrete to framing, roofing, siding, and interior design, The Herald Journal reports. The project is completed annually by a team of more than a dozen students.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. When to use waterproof concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Controlling concrete setting times. Find tips on methods and concrete admixtures that can help contractors control concrete setting times. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times. As concrete temperatures increase, concrete sets faster.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Still looking to avoid this traffic, most of the concrete placements for the structure in Phase I were poured at night. When it comes to traffic management, Lynch points out that the schedule was uniquely regular, with NASA commuter traffic crossing through once in the morning and once in the evening.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 6, 2021

When you see anyone not swinging a hammer, drilling holes, pouring concrete, laying carpet, putting paint on the walls, or a thousand other construction tasks, the first thing you think is they are wasting time and money, and you want no part of that nonsense!

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. When to use waterproof concrete.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 10, 2022

What Is Micro Concrete? Micro concrete is a cement-based coating that is used as a thin layer on different surfaces like tiles, wood, etc to give a look and feel of real concrete at less cost. The layer of micro concrete is about 2-3mm thick. How Is It Different from Conventional Concrete? Less Water Demand.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Where local hydrology allows, drainage systems can redirect some of the water away from the foundation, but they are generally not enough protection for finished basement space. By creating an integral bond with the poured concrete, the waterproofing barrier prevents water ingress, even at high hydrostatic pressure. .

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Concrete surfaces can take a beating over time, whether it’s your driveway, patio, or even your garage floor. For some people, the only way to fix damaged concrete is to tear it out and start from scratch. For others, they might try pouring fresh concrete over the old surface. So, What is Concrete Resurfacing?

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

How to reduce bug holes in concrete. Discover best practices for improving the aesthetics of your concrete, including reducing bug holes. When working on a concrete structure where aesthetics are important, extra care needs to be taken to prevent bug holes. Concrete handing: Pour rate. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Roads Online

JUNE 17, 2024

In total, 51 concrete beams were installed on the bridge deck and pedestrian walkway with more than 1200 cubic metres of concrete poured during the 12-month construction period. Visualisation of the new parking and road connections in Glenrowan. Image: Inland Rail.

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

We actually did a house from start to finish in six weeks,” Gary remembers with pride. “It It was a great feeling any time you put your hands on something, put something together and walk away from it with a finished product.”. Gary’s first job out of school was driving a concrete truck for his father’s Highland Ready Mix business.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Ready mix concrete life cycle. Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. Concrete mix design. Concrete admixtures help to enable the use of these alternate pozzolans … more.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Water is under pressure below ground and forces its way through even the smallest cracks in the concrete. Concrete is also susceptible to damage in coastal areas. When concrete is directly or indirectly exposed to seawater, it can deteriorate due to sulphate attack and chloride-induced corrosion. Waterproof concrete.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Presenting a welcoming, business-friendly palette, Linetec finished all of Tubelite’s aluminum framing systems using a Light Seawolf Beige color and thermally improved the system for optimal performance in the hot, humid climate. Since the hotel was a prototype with unique finishes, the design team was constantly modifying.

Painting/finishing 52

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 14, 2024

Construction-generated moisture comes from many activities such as pouring concrete, burning propane heaters, painting, plastering, and drywall finishing. The paper, titled “Construction-Generated Moisture and its Effect on Roof Systems,” was written by SPRI’s technical director, Chadwick Collins.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 29, 2024

Contractors like you know how to pound nails, pour concrete, build homes and commercial structures, bend pipe and pull wire, install roofs, lay carpet, paint walls, and perform a thousand other tasks. So why are you not enjoying the same standard of living as other professionals?

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CivilJungle

MAY 24, 2021

What Is Concrete Topping? A Concrete topping is a process of laying out a layer of high strength concrete on the old worn-out layer of the concrete. It is nothing but placing a layer of concrete over the existing slab in order to give a finished floor surface on the old layer of concrete.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Emily Newton Concrete floors are popular choices in certain spaces in a variety of finishes as they are long-lasting and extremely durable if the contractor has installed, cured, and finished them properly. Have environmental factors, such as products for cleaning and deicing, harmed the concrete?

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Even worse, some projects are put on hold after work has started, leaving rebar half exposed and half embedded in concrete. Protecting Finished Surfaces As a construction job progresses, new windows, frames, doors, and other finished surfaces are gradually added to the structure.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. What constitutes a good concrete slab prep?

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CivilJungle

JULY 29, 2020

Construction tools list for building construction works such as concrete, brick masonry, leveling, woodworks, floor works, slab works, bricklaying, plastering, etc. Bump Cutter / Screed This tool is used to level fresh concrete surface especially in slab concrete. Concrete Mixer Trucks To transport the RMC from plant to site.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

Curing problems—High moisture levels can interfere with the chemical curing process of resinous materials, leading to a tacky or soft finish. Polished concrete Efflorescence—Moisture moving through the concrete and carrying salts to the surface creates a white, powdery residue. diameter circle.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Concrete Release Agent: Releasing agents are coatings added to the surface of the formwork prior to concreting , in order to allow quick removal of formwork or shuttering. If the appearance of the concrete surface is relevant, it is important to take care of the finishing surface of the shutter. Spray may be added.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 16, 2018

Ready mix concrete resource. The perishability of ready mix concrete makes it a complex product to ship. There's also a growing demand for sustainable concrete, to lower cement's carbon footprint—5% of global emissions come from cement production. Let's look at some of the technologies driving the ready mix concrete industry….

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