Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, have created a procedure for recycling concrete, which combines the building material with discarded wood. According to an article in E&T, this forms a new material with a bendable strength, superior to that of the…

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Mudjacking is a concrete leveling process that involves pumping a material underneath a sunken concrete surface to lift it to the intended elevation. The settled concrete surface, like slabs, pavement, or driveway, is jacked up by pumping mud or soil to provide required support and elevation.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Interlocking concrete blocks are a unique form of pre-cast concrete blocks that are designed to hold together by using pre-measured holes and depressions. Instead, the cementitious blocks simply snap together with each other, making a highly durable and sturdy material. This article highlights the basic steps for you to follow.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

How Is Concrete Made. Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregat e bonded together with a fluid cement ( cement paste ) that hardens (cures) over time. What Is a Concrete. Concrete is widely used building material all over the world in the Construction Industry.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 12, 2023

To help manage this issue, this article ranks seven innovative materials, from most to least comprehensive, that can reduce noise in commercial spaces. Insulated concrete forms (ICF) Many times, the bustle inside the building is minor, compared to the ruckus created by blaring traffic, strong winds, and pounding precipitation.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Ken Harmon Despite having well-documented performance capabilities, lightweight concrete often conjures several questions in the minds of specifiers. How did lightweight concrete come to be? Hayde discovered both the temperature rise times and material composition play a role in determining if a brick will bloat or not.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 27, 2022

Introduction of Green Concrete. In the history of the concrete world, green concrete is a revolution topic in Denmark; it was first invented in 1998. With the color green concrete has nothing to do. To make the system more sustainable, green concrete eco-friendly materials are used. Why Use Green Concrete.

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Natural Building

MAY 20, 2022

The manufacture of concrete, steel, and glass uses vast amounts of raw materials and water and emits copious amounts of greenhouse gases per year. Several conventional and innovative green building materials are increasingly being explored to reduce the impact of the construction industry. Here are some of them.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It is becoming more common to receive design requests for bridges, high-rises, and other concrete structures with service lives of 100 or 150 years. If funding is plentiful, what additional steps can be taken to maximize reinforced concrete durability? Why is concrete corrosion a concern? Photo courtesy Cortec Middle East.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Introduction of Cost of Concrete Per Cubic Meter. Concrete is one of the most widely used and major construction materials that is used in the construction of almost every structure. There might be a question that arises in your mind that How much does concrete cost per cubic meter? Major Factors . Labor Rates.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

The construction industry faces a myriad of challenges, such as completing projects on schedule, ensuring the quality and safety of products and materials, overseeing the costs so they do not exceed the budget, and complying with corporate environmental and social responsibility standards; all while applying effective risk management at every step.

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Natural Building

JULY 22, 2022

Reclaimed or salvaged building materials can be sourced from buildings that have been deconstructed, demolished, or remodeled and from the excess construction material of building sites. Incorporating these reclaimed construction materials into projects is better for the planet and more financially responsible.

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Civil Lead

MARCH 14, 2020

Nominal Mix Concrete Vs Design Mix Concrete Concrete is made up of mixing cement, sand, aggregate, admixtures and water. The strength, workability and durability of concrete depend on mixing proportions of its ingredients. To simplify this statement let us take an example of M 20 grade concrete. Kg/m 3 F.A.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Control flow concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 4, 2020

How to Reduce the Cost of Concrete Production. Two of the toughest challenges we hear for ready-mix producers are the lack of automation available and the cost and hassle of returned concrete. The problem: Rejected concrete loads are costly. The industry has a high rate of wasted material and that is costly. May 04, 2020.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete mix design. We explore conventional concrete, self-consolidating concrete, and a new form called "control flow concrete" that bridges the gap between conventional and self-consolidating. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete mix design. We explore conventional concrete, self-consolidating concrete, and a new form called "control flow concrete" that bridges the gap between conventional and self-consolidating. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 17, 2021

What Is Hardened Concrete? Hardened concrete is a type of concrete that is strong and have the capacity to bear the structural as well as service loads that are applied to it. Hardened concrete is one of the strongest and durable construction material s. What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Best Concrete Mix for Driveway Repair. Concrete is the universally applied building object in the universe, and it’s simple to create, low-price, really powerful, and adjusts to every size from its drowning. Why Use Concrete for Driveways? Using a fair concrete closer to your driveway floor oppose water consumption.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 16, 2021

Introduction to Refractory Concrete: The Innovation in the construction material is increasing day by day. There are various types of concrete are manufactured for various purposes in the construction Industry. The normal concrete cannot withstand at a high temperature and it may disintegrate and collapsed.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 23, 2020

Concrete is a blend of water, sand, aggregate and cement which shapes a stone-like mass on setting. Today, we will discuss a unique kind of concrete called "Palm Concrete". The word Concrete is derived from the Latin word "concretus", signifying "to become together". Peruse on for the subtleties.

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Natural Building

JULY 18, 2021

Beautifully rustic, hand-chiseled pine and cedar timbers are fitted with wooden pegs, but new construction materials and techniques like passive solar were also employed. Steel post braces are bolted onto concrete footings for seismic support and highly insulated walls and ceilings are painted white or clad in naturally stained shiplap.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 21, 2020

Today, we will talk about Bonding Agents for Concrete. This is the first part of the 4-part article on concrete bonding agents. Concrete is one of the most generally utilized and adaptable structure materials known to man. Concrete is likewise among the most well-known counterfeit materials on the planet.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 4, 2022

Information of Cold Joint Concrete. Concreting is a critical process which required a strict supervision during placing and compaction of the concrete so as to achieve the desired strength. Cold joint in the concrete is a defect which occurs in the concrete due to improper or delayed placing of the concrete layers.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 11, 2022

Information of Tensile Strength of Concrete. Concrete is one of the most widely used versatile building materials in the Construction Industry which is used in the construction of various types of structures such as buildings , bridges, dams, and roads, etc. Also, read: What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.

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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. Materials management. Concrete mix design. Materials management. michael.delros….

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The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete. Expediency: The longer the repair is left, the more work has to be done, and the less likely that the repair will blend in.

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Civil Lead

APRIL 2, 2020

What is Prestressed Concrete? Concrete can withstand a great amount of compressive stress but it has a very low tensile strength. Because of low tensile strength, concrete gets cracks when subjected to maximum load. Why prestressed concrete is used? When water comes in contact with these cracks the steel gets corroded.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 15, 2019

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) plans to use carbon-injected concrete in all future construction as part of its sustainable transportation initiative, according to Smart Cities. The material has been approved for “all flat work” such as roads and sidewalks. According to the article,…

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Natural Building

JANUARY 14, 2020

Cocoa husks, dried orange peel, and ground blue pea flowers are among the ingredients that constitute a new class of building materials that could revolutionize construction. They are waste products that are used to make “Orb”, a sustainable building material that is carbon neutral. That was even more shocking,” he says.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity. Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this article we’ll look at lifting attachments in more detail to see how they’re used and why they’re so important to our critical industries. They allow crane operators to handle different types of materials and perform certain tasks more efficiently. What Are Crane Lifting Attachments? Why Are Lifting Attachments Used?

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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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CivilJungle

JUNE 9, 2021

Introduction of Concrete Mixer. Concrete is one of the main and widely used building materials in construction. Concrete is prepared by mixing cement , aggregates , and water. Traditionally concrete is prepared by manually mixing cement , aggregates , and water with the help of construction tools.

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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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Natural Building

JUNE 4, 2020

The project embraced the idea of using donated materials from the buildings that were left devastated by the earthquake. The project involved the construction of four new rooms: three classrooms and a multi-functional library, and they decided to build each one from different materials.

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