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All About Transportation of Concrete | What Is Transportation of Concrete | Methods for Transportation of Concrete

CivilJungle

What Is Transportation of Concrete? Transportation of concrete is a process where we move freshly prepared concrete from one place to another place. Generally, we move concrete to that place where that concrete need to be dumped for structural construction purpose. Methods for Transportation of Concrete.

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Proactive Building Maintenance: Save Big with Routine Care

CCR Magazine

The structures that surround us today are no exception to that law of physics. Some building materials are more durable than others, like stone and steel, but unfortunately the days of structures surviving thousands of years, like the Egyptian pyramids and Roman cathedrals, are over. All matter breaks down over time.

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Gary Horstmann, the super

The Korte Company

Gary’s first job out of school was driving a concrete truck for his father’s Highland Ready Mix business. He also poured slabs on the side, learning to set concrete so it doesn’t crack as it dries. After selling out of his concrete company, Gary’s father started the family spec-house business. Laying the foundation.

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What Is Foundation Repair | Foundation Techniques | Effects of Foundation Damage | What Foundation Repair Techniques Are Available

CivilJungle

Foundation renovation is required when the foundation of a home, building , or structure is impaired & the core structure of the building is required to be repaired. Slab Jacking, Mud Jacking, Concrete Lifting, and Slab Leveling. Ponderous Mud or Concrete Mixture. Pressed Concrete Piling. Concrete Piers.

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All About Floating Houses | What Are Floating Houses | Type of Floating Houses | What Is Floating Building | Floating Architecture Examples

CivilJungle

In today’s world, there are lack of free space to build a house or any type of structure because all the accessible free places are almost covered up. Floating houses are permanently connected with electrical wirings, plumbing lines, sewer lines, etc. That is the another reason of higher price range of this type of building structure.

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Why Is a Moisture Barrier Needed for Concrete Flooring?

Construction Daily News

Interior concrete flooring always needs a solid barrier underneath it to prevent moisture from seeping up from the ground. A concrete flooring moisture barrier prevents cracking, curling, efflorescence and air quality problems, and it may even be a requirement in building codes and warranties. It can also lead to floor discoloration.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. If reinforcement is required, slabs could also be pre-stressed or the concrete will be spilled over rebar positioned within the framework. What Is a Slab? Types of Slabs.