Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 14, 2023

Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. Wall panel system construction is gaining popularity due to its labor and time savings to erect a building envelope.

Concrete Pouring 91

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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. It originally carried freight; today, it links retail and residential neighborhoods, carrying TH 65 across the river in the St.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. In 1854, William B.

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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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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 20, 2023

All of this pressure means that water will push its way through the foundation, even through miniscule cracks in the concrete. Where local hydrology allows, drainage systems can redirect some of the water away from the foundation, but they are generally not enough protection for concrete and finished basement space. Dewatering.

Waterproofing Systems 78

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 12, 2024

However, traditional basement finishing methods often need to pay more attention to a critical first step – installing proper structural support. Bench footing refers to a continuous concrete footing installed around the perimeter of a basement. This is where bench footing comes in.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. The goal of waterproof tanking is to encase the entire envelope of the below grade structure to protect it from water ingress.

Waterproofing Systems 114

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Roads Online

JANUARY 4, 2024

For the first time, a new retaining wall system being used in a level crossing removal is set to innovate infrastructure projects across Australia. The integrated counterforts are jointed onsite to a structural concrete footing, which then forms a highly efficient and robust cantilever retaining wall.

Wall Systems 101

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete? Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. Another name of cast-in-situ concrete is poured-in-place concrete. Generally, concrete slabs, concrete foundations , beam, column, wall, roof, etc., Definition of Cast in Place Concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

High strength rock anchors are then drilled into sound bedrock and then connected to the structure to help the structure resist uplift forces. 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.

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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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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

All residential and commercial buildings require sturdy, reliable foundations to remain structurally sound over decades of shifting soil, erosion, changing weather patterns, and typical wear-and-tear. Acting quickly to professionally underpin saves the wider property structure before problems compound exponentially.

Foundation Systems 52

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Formwork is a temporary moulid that is used for the pouring of concrete. The word ‘ Slip formwork ’ itself indicates the meaning that it is formwork that moves from its position for the construction of the structures. Slip Formwork used for the vertical construction of the RCC structures. Types of Slip Form System.

Concrete Pouring 52

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. 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.

Waterproofing Systems 103

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 5, 2022

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.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Roofing Systems Curing Flooring Systems 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. Creating waterproof concrete. All concrete cracks.

Waterproofing Systems 113

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. Creating waterproof concrete. All concrete cracks.

Waterproofing Systems 104

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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….

Concrete Pouring 78

Concrete Pouring Painting/finishing Building Materials Structural Systems 78

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 30, 2018

A recent Concrete Producer article detailed how fictional ready-mix producer WW was able to reduce average time between driver clock-in and loading of the first truck by three minutes. The reason: consistent, continual, automated slump management, as the ready mix concrete mixes in the truck between plant and jobsite. michael.delros….

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 19, 2018

[VIDEO] In-transit concrete management: What is it? One of the challenges in shipping ready-mix concrete, from the plant to the job site, is the mysterious "mile in the middle," where concrete slump is uncertain. The result is loads arriving at the job site within specified slump and ready to pour immediately. Architects.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 7, 2021

Shotcrete/mortar/spray-concrete is a kind of refined concrete drizzled by gas hose-pipe nozzle at high pressure & velocity on a projectile motion on a prepared wall surface. It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming pools for interim support. Wet-Mix Shotcrete.

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

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.

Concrete Pouring 98

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Concrete construction innovations. Control flow concrete construction. Mass pours. One of the latest innovations in concrete construction is the development of an entirely new type of concrete. One of the latest innovations in concrete construction is the development of an entirely new type of concrete.

Concrete Pouring 60

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Increased Resale Values Improved garage structures like new builds or remodels recover costs when selling homes. Purpose-built designs matching specific usage plans rather than one-size-fits-all structures lead to enduring enjoyment. Some companies may even offer free installation for concrete garages.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 10, 2023

Photos courtesy the Sherwin-Williams Company By Mark Merrifield Any contractor hired to apply a floor coating wants to ensure a few important characteristics about the concrete substrate which will support the flooring. However, even when pouring a monolithic floor, failures are possible.

Flooring Systems 52

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In Eight

MAY 25, 2023

Organizations involved in capital projects have traditionally relied on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems to help them maintain the financial system of record, produce financial statements, and to assess overall performance of an asset portfolio. Granularity of Data ERP systems operate at a summary level.

Project Management 52

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CivilJungle

MARCH 24, 2021

A retaining wall is a design of a structure ; it is built when there is a desired change in ground elevation and to resist the lateral pressure of soil that exceeds the repose angle of the soil. Concrete Cantilever Retaining Wall. They occur often made from mortarless stone and segment concrete units for short landscape walls.

Wall Systems 97

Wall Systems Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Structural Systems 97

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

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.

Maintenance 52

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Environmental Impact of Traditional Groundworks Conventional construction methods often involve extensive excavation and pouring of concrete, both of which are resource-intensive and can have significant adverse effects on the environment.

Concrete Pouring 62

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CivilJungle

MAY 16, 2021

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.

Concrete Pouring 52

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Natural Building

JUNE 20, 2020

Steve Kornher worked with adobe and rammed earth as well as various types of concrete masonry construction. To accomplish that in this climate, you need to build self-supporting structures and use masonry construction adobe, lightweight concrete block, reinforced concrete columns, and other features.

Concrete Pouring 52

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CivilJungle

JUNE 8, 2021

Introduction of Concrete Construction Tools for Construction Sites. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the Construction Industry. There are various types of concrete construction tools are used on the construction site. Concrete construction tools help to complete the work fast with accuracy.

Concrete Pouring 52

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. April 03, 2018.

Waterproofing Systems 102

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. April 03, 2018.

Waterproofing Systems 103

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 31, 2018

In 2013, the ASTM C94/C94M Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete was revised to allow water additions during transit, for trucks equipped with automated slump and water management systems. Within the last two decades, however, the concrete industry has undergone quite a rapid technological evolution.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Structural Systems 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. This concrete construction method allows for above ground construction work to be carried out at the same time as excavation of the basement, resulting in significant time savings. Construction of concrete floor slabs. Concrete challenges in top down construction.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Commonly used in urban areas, top down construction is often used for high rise buildings with deep basements and for underground structures such as car parks and transit systems. . Construction of concrete floor slabs. Concrete challenges in top down construction.

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