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

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fired in a rotary kiln at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, ESCS develops a network of unconnected internal voids, which, when a part of a concrete mix, act like tiny reservoirs. 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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APPLYING SPRAY FOAM INSULATION ON AND AROUND PLASTIC PIPES

Civil + Structural Engineer

SPF installers should let the first layer of foam cure for a sufficient amount of time while heat is released from the foam and the pipe remains partially exposed before installing the second layer of foam. The spray polyurethane foam curing reaction is exothermic,” explained Richard Duncan, Ph.D., layer) thickness installed.

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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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No Pressure: How Will JCoP Help Construction Companies Keep Their Water Locked Away?

UK Construction Blog

Dan Simmons, Managing Director and founder, Quensus If insurers were asked to rank what they see as the most costly damages they could incur, you would expect factors like weather, fire and theft to sit high up the table. This system enables automatic water flow monitoring and the ability to shut off the supply.

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Harnessing concrete masonry for climate-friendly buildings

Construction Specifier

CMUs are ideal candidates for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration because they are porous and carbonate quickly when left exposed to the atmosphere (weathering carbonation) and can also be cured with CO2 in a closed chamber with either low-pressure or high-pressure steam (pre-carbonation). This translates to approximately 0.250 kg (0.5

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Owners and design teams are not protected by todays inadequate and vague polished concrete specifications. Contractors and design teams will continue to pay out contingencies without understanding what went wrong and how to protect themselves in the future. The refinement differences are clearly visible in this polished concrete image.

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The Role of IoT in Modern Home Construction

UK Construction Blog

Smart concrete sensors monitor curing conditions in real-time throughout the building to guarantee a rock-solid foundation tech developed by firms like Giatec. Once the frame is up, homes become equipped with IoT-ready systems, such as centralized hubs or mesh networks, enabling anything from voice-activated lighting to automatic blinds.