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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

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

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Hot Weather Concreting Practices for Concrete Producers

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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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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

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

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Using the right concrete mix

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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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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

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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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A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion

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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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Concrete construction innovations

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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.