Architectural Cast-in-Place Concrete and its Mix, Features and Uses
The Constructor
AUGUST 3, 2017
Architectural concrete provides higher aesthetic finish and serves the structural function for a building. Mix proportions, features and uses of.
Design of Doubly Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Beams with Example
The Constructor
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The doubly reinforced concrete beam design may be required when a beam’s cross-section is limited because of architectural or other considerations.
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GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 2, 2020
Concrete admixtures have been around for nearly a century. Since then, water reducers, superplasticizers, set accelerators, rheology control agents, air-entrainment, among other concrete admixtures, have become essential in the ready mix concrete , precast, tunneling and other concrete industries. Concrete mix design.
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Tensile architecture: Where substance meets style
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Photos courtesy Huntsman By David Peragallo Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents.
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Concrete admixture
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 2, 2020
Concrete admixture. Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton. Air detraining agents – These liquid air-detraining admixtures reduce the level of plastic air in non air-entrained concrete. michael.delros….
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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures
BD+C
APRIL 21, 2023
The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. and therefore less waste.
Style meets substance in the design and materiality of tensile architecture
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Photos courtesy Huntsman By David Peragallo Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents.
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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.
What is new in ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 12, 2021
Photos courtesy American Institute of Concrete. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) published ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction , in October 2020. This standard specification establishes criteria for concrete construction that can be incorporated by reference into contract documents. by Michelle L.
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Concrete calculator
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Concrete calculator. The STRUX® calculator recommends correct dosage rates, for STRUX® 90/40 macro synthetic fibers , as a steel welded wire mesh (WWM) replacement in concrete installations. Concrete admixtures. Engineered Slab Systems. concrete admixture strux app icon blog hero. Architectural finish.
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What Is Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) – Materials, Uses & Grades
Civiconcepts
APRIL 18, 2021
Concrete has been used for many wonderful things throughout history, either for architecture or for infrastructure work and more. Although concrete is used as construction material nowadays. There are two … What Is Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) – Materials, Uses & Grades Read More ».
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10 Principles of Architecture | What Is Architecture | Why Need Design Principles in Architecture
CivilJungle
JULY 27, 2022
What Is Architecture? The techniques and art of making the layout of buildings and constructing the building are architecture. Architecture is an art. Besides designing and constructing architecture deals with aesthetics. Architecture is just not only art. Why Need Design Principles in Architecture?
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What are the Architectural Factors Affecting the Choice of Long-Span Concrete Floor?
The Constructor
MAY 16, 2021
Nowadays, long-span slabs are highly desirable as building owners demand spaces without columns. The selection of floor slabs such as flat plate,
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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.
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New Civil Engineering Technology 2022
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 26, 2021
New Technology Civil Engineering. Self-Healing Concrete. Self-Healing Concrete. In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent.
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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Introduction of Civil Engineer Software: There is multifarious software accessible which are utilized in Civil Engineering. The Civil Engineering Softwares are surging manifold day by day. Here could be a list of SOFTWARE which are outrageously employed by many Civil Engineers all round the world. Primavera P6.
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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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How to Specify Engineered Wood Products
BD+C
JUNE 22, 2023
How to Specify Engineered Wood Products 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/22/2023 - 10:58 APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers guidance on the properties and applications of engineered wood products and how to correctly specify them in accordance with the IBC. Building codes require wood structural panels for application in the U.S.
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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2012
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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
JANUARY 1, 2012
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The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
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Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 21, 2018
Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. 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. It bridges the gap between conventional concrete and self-consolidating concrete.
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Construction: Ultra-high-performance concrete
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2021
While concrete has been around in some form for thousands of years, the newest iteration, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is creating a stir. UHPC has been used to build bridges and architectural façades around the world. UHPC was introduced as ‘reactive powder concrete’ in the early 1990s. Monica Schultes.
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REDUCING DRYING SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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PUMPED CONCRETE PUMP TYPES & SELECTION
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
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TYPES OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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223 FACTORS AFFECTING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
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Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA | Masters in Architecture in USA 2022
CivilJungle
APRIL 29, 2022
Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA. Why Study Masters in Architecture in the USA? 5-year B Arch and the M Arch are the superior two examinations specified by the USA’s National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for giving an architect license. Harvard University. Cornell University.
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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2012
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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR DESIGN MIX CONCRETE
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
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What Is Concrete | Different Types of Concrete
CivilJungle
APRIL 26, 2020
What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement , aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. The Pantheon is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, built-in 120 A.D. Different Types of Concrete. Dry lean Concrete.
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WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 25, 2011
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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 21, 2018
High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch. 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. However, the emergence of higher strength concrete makes this possible.
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PRESTRESSED CONCRETE OVER REINFORCED CONCRETE.
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
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CONCRETE CURING METHODS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
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FEATURES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
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The Constructor
MARCH 22, 2012
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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
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The Constructor
DECEMBER 25, 2011
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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 21, 2018
High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch. 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. However, the emergence of higher strength concrete makes this possible.
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