GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Hot Weather Concreting Practices for Contractors. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 10:29. February 19, 2018. Most concrete contractors are well aware of the difficulty of handling, placing, finishing and curing concrete during the hot summer months. Dampen the subgrade, forms and reinforcement prior to placing the concrete.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Hot Weather Concreting Practices for Concrete Producers. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 10:08. February 19, 2018. Concrete producers are well aware of the difficulty of delivering, handling, placing, finishing and curing concrete, especially during the hot summer months. Concrete temperature. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Using control flow concrete for tunnel linings. Fri, 10/19/2018 - 15:17. October 19, 2018. Concrete linings are a fundamental part of ensuring the structural integrity of tunnels, but pumping and placing the concrete for these jobs is a cumbersome process. Control flow concrete – a solution to these challenges .

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. March 21, 2018. According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Sardinia Concrete improves profitability with control flow concrete. Thu, 10/11/2018 - 10:24. October 11, 2018. With CONCERA® admixtures, ready mix producers can produce higher flowing concrete using conventional mix designs. For this project, using control flow concrete eliminated the need for a pump.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Control flow concrete for mass pours. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:16. October 01, 2018. Many structural elements, such as shear walls and transfer girders, require large amounts of concrete. Many structural elements, such as shear walls and transfer girders, require large amounts of concrete. Concrete Type.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. March 21, 2018. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. High strength concrete. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. 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.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. March 21, 2018. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. High strength concrete. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. 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.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 19, 2018

New concrete slab system expands floor further with joints that are fewer and farther between. Wed, 12/19/2018 - 16:07. December 19, 2018. Pinpointing the negatives of conventionally designed concrete floor slabs is not difficult: Curling, cracking and too many joints can cause numerous challenges. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 23, 2018

Using the right concrete mix. Fri, 03/23/2018 - 15:54. March 23, 2018. Concrete is typically easier to place and finish with slumps greater than those either specified, designed, or both. Adding water to the concrete mix. Control Flow Concrete. Learn more about CONCERA® admixtures for control flow concrete.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2018

On March 15, 2018, a pedestrian bridge undergoing construction at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, collapsed. The concrete bridge fell onto moving traffic below, killing six people and injuring 10.

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MAY 31, 2021

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is a type of calcifies concrete compose of natural raw materials. An architect first combined the conventional concrete mixture of cement, lime, water, and sand with a small amount of aluminum powder. And the result is concrete that consists of almost 80 present air.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:31. February 26, 2018. 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.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 19, 2018

[VIDEO] In-transit concrete management: What is it? Fri, 10/19/2018 - 15:52. October 19, 2018. 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. In-Transit Concrete Management. michael.delros….

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

ACI certification builds concrete wisdom. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 10:38. March 21, 2018. If you visit the American Concrete Institute's (ACI) website , you'll soon learn why becoming ACI-certified for testing concrete is important, and necessary for building sound, safe, sustainable structures. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Argos USA highlights labor benefits of control flow concrete. Tue, 10/16/2018 - 09:02. October 16, 2018. CONCERA® water reducing admixtures were designed to create high flow concrete that is easier to place and finish compared to conventional concrete, and less labor-intensive than self-consolidating concrete.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 7, 2019

Concrete Mix Design Calculation – M20, M25, M30 – Procedure & Example Concrete. Here is a list of our top 10 articles of the year : 1.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Concrete construction innovations. Thu, 10/04/2018 - 09:45. October 04, 2018. Control flow concrete construction. One of the latest innovations in concrete construction is the development of an entirely new type of concrete. Self-consolidating concrete flows easily to alleviate much of the labor burden.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Cold Weather Concreting Practices. Mon, 02/12/2018 - 15:16. February 12, 2018. Building in the wintertime can involve special considerations, particularly when it comes to pouring concrete in cold weather. MPa), which is about two days for most concrete maintained at 50°F (10°C). Cover the concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. March 21, 2018. According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Making the most of air entrained concrete. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:55. October 01, 2018. Air entraining agents (AEA) are used to entrain air in concrete when a structure will be exposed to moisture, freeze thaw cycles and deicing chemicals. Concrete is a porous material and water moves through these pores.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:27. April 03, 2018. For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. VERSASHIELD.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 23, 2018

What type of concrete is best for my project? Fri, 03/23/2018 - 16:27. March 23, 2018. There’s been a lot of talk about the benefits of high flow concrete, but how do you know when to use it and when conventional concrete is sufficient? First, let’s define the different types of concrete. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

What’s the Best Concrete Moisture Test Method? Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:22. February 26, 2018. Flooring installers are increasingly aware of the importance of testing concrete slabs for moisture before installing their flooring. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Let’s take a closer look at each in turn. .

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Fri, 05/11/2018 - 14:46. May 11, 2018. 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.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Fri, 05/11/2018 - 14:46. May 11, 2018. Construction of concrete floor slabs. Concrete challenges in top down construction. The concrete needs to flow easily. . Control flow concrete. Control flow concrete is ideal for this construction method.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Pre-applied Waterproofing: Understanding concrete bonding methods. Mon, 05/28/2018 - 14:32. May 28, 2018. The slab and wall concrete is then cast on top of the membrane. It has to be able to stay in place, even if the concrete cracks or the soil beneath it begins to settle. . Phillip.fry@gc….

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 22, 2020

According to a 2018 report from Chatham House, over 4 billion metric tons of cement are produced annually. This, the policy institute said, accounts “for around eight percent of global CO2 emissions.” Because of this, efforts are being made to develop new techniques and processes to reduce the…

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Optimizing precast plants: Taking the guesswork out of concrete production. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:25. October 15, 2018. The labor shortage in the concrete industry shows little sign of abating. For decades, precasters had to perform manual tests, such as ASTM C231air test2, to check that concrete batches were within spec.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The changing construction technology landscape and our clients’ innovative uses of technology were in the spotlight for Day Three of Collaborate 2018. The 2018 Viewpoint Technology Award Winners. Each company was presented with their award and audience members got to hear their stories first hand through a special morning presentation.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:31. February 26, 2018. 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.

Concrete 60

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

What’s the Best Concrete Moisture Test Method? Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:22. February 26, 2018. Flooring installers are increasingly aware of the importance of testing concrete slabs for moisture before installing their flooring. ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:27. April 03, 2018. For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Related articles.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2019

The crowds swelled through the gates of World of Concrete in Las Vegas, and equipment manufacturers were eager to sell through their stock as a strong construction market hits its stride.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 17, 2018

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Mon, 12/17/2018 - 15:45. December 17, 2018. Historically, the term "high-strength concrete" (HSC) has been relative. Silica fume (42 kg/m 3 ) was specified into the concrete mix design for Two Union Square. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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