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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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. Bamboo possesses a high strength-to-weight ratio, is long-lasting, and has greater compressive strength than concrete or brick. It can be used to create bricks, blocks, and paving slabs.

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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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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. Another occurrence is a project simply has leftover ready-mix concrete. .

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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. According to the article,… The material has been approved for “all flat work” such as roads and sidewalks.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . Control flow concrete. Control flow concrete. Of all the enhancements we can make to concrete through the proper use of admixtures, entrainment of air is the most difficult. Control flow concrete. michael.delros…. Fri, 03/06/2020 - 18:13. March 06, 2020.

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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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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Many architects thought of joining this movement of making only sustainable, highly energy-efficient buildings, but it mostly remained a romantic vision. Now, younger architects seem to be changing the concrete jungles. You can read the original article at: www.deccanherald.com. You can read more about these two here. ).

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

RELATED ARTICLE: New York City launches Mass Timber Studio to spur more wood construction What are the materials that contribute to embodied carbon emissions and what strategies do we have available to us to reduce these emissions? To change the trajectory of the building industry, we must find alternatives to steel and concrete.

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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. Energy Efficiency And Sustainability Energy efficiency and sustainability are key considerations when designing structures for extreme environments.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2019

This civil engineering article sheds light on the required steps for post-concrete inspection as soon as decluttering of any concrete structure is completed. There should be a proper labeling system for the project that sustains traceability among the concrete test report and the Concrete Pour Card.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 22, 2020

Giatec’s suite of hardware & software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as; Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT), including; wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) to drive innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 18, 2017

Concrete and mortar are two most vital building elements for any construction work. Go through the following article to know the fundamental discrepancies among concrete and mortar. Concrete: Concrete is a composite material produced from a mixture of sand, cement, aggregates and water in required proportions.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 17, 2018

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Historically, the term "high-strength concrete" (HSC) has been relative. The latest edition of "Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures" (DCCM) considers HSC to be at a "strength significantly beyond that used in normal practice.". michael.delros…. December 17, 2018.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation. Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market. And who knows, you might even find your biggest client at a trade fair.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation. Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market. And who knows, you might even find your biggest client at a trade fair.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 30, 2020

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. Fondly christened ‘Kancha-Paka’ (Raw and Ripe), the Swedish-Bengali couple’s home has some conventional elements, like a Reinforced Concrete Frame and concrete floors.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 8, 2022

But this architecture is slowly being supplanted by concrete as the country progresses. Mud architecture is associated with deprivation and poverty, while concrete is considered a symbol of upward mobility and modernity. You can read the original article at www.downtoearth.org.in. You can watch this video at www.youtube.com.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 28, 2022

Tire waste represents a major sustainability challenge globally, with Australia alone generating an average of 55 million (450,000 tons) of used tires each year. Not only are the tire walls as structurally sound as concrete or wood sleeper retaining walls, they are also extremely resilient.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JULY 9, 2020

DUCTILCRETE® engineered slab systems can bring corporate tenants a number of benefits, including: Contents of this article. To that end, the wear and tear on concrete slabs can lead to considerable cost and aggravation for warehouse managers. Driving down warehouse operating costs. Reducing their carbon footprint. of CO2 emissions.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JULY 9, 2020

DUCTILCRETE® engineered slab systems can bring corporate tenants a number of benefits, including: Contents of this article. To that end, the wear and tear on concrete slabs can lead to considerable cost and aggravation for warehouse managers. Driving down warehouse operating costs. Reducing their carbon footprint. of CO2 emissions.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 19, 2017

This construction article focuses on uses and types of bridges. To read the complete article, go through the following link. How bridges balance forces Things are moved through forces, but they also retain them stagnant. A bridge remains stand steels as all the forces operating on it are correctly in balance.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 1, 2015

IS IT TIMBER OR STEEL OR CONCRETE? The most popular and common construction structural material Timber , Steel and Concrete has their own pros and cons. Sourceable.net has come up with great article published by Justin McGar. Concrete The Concrete has been used for structures since Ancient Greece and Rome.

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BD+C

JUNE 7, 2024

A NEW WAY TO THINK Even after decades of emphasis on sustainability, green goals are mostly considered separately, like a side dish or condiment — the proverbial low-hanging fruit. TRPL seeks to be a living library that embraces the Badlands, honors ecological systems, and provides a model for sustainable living. Just as T.R.’s

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Regular readers of this blog will know that the Greenbuild Conference and Expo is the world’s largest event dedicated to sustainable building. Available in aluminum or gray polypropylene, it comes in 8′ lengths and can be installed in concrete or asphalt driveways, sidewalks, and other applications.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The concrete floor in most basements is not included in the foundation structurally except the basement walls. As flat slabs do not contain stirrups, shear is defended by solidifying the slab around the column to raise the concrete in shear. Flat Plate: These are the slabs to be attached with the columns directly.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2022

Read this article to find out. Otherwise, you can skip wood and use other ceramic tiles, slate, and concrete, if possible. In some cases, the product may bear an environment-friendly certification or other forms of acknowledgment for being sustainable. But what are these chemicals? What are VOCs?

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Nonprofit Critical Concrete aims to refurbish spaces that are shared by low-income communities in Portugal. They also try to educate the local community on sustainable and earth-friendly practices. Critical Concrete has made lectures available on its Youtube channel , so anyone can learn more about what they do.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 28, 2022

Adaptive reuse fits the sustainability mantra of the “three Rs,” (reduce, reuse, recycle) but all too often we overlook the green side of architectural conservation. In fact, demand for concrete is so high that we are running out of sand. You can read the original article at www.cbc.ca.

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Natural Building

MARCH 5, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Natural Building

MAY 8, 2022

Using reclaimed wood can be a more sustainable alternative to new wood and other building materials. Nearly half of the world’s top 100 tropical timber and pulp companies have not committed to sustainable forestry practices. You can read the original article at www.treehugger.com.

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Natural Building

JULY 20, 2022

The main benefit of mass timber is that it significantly reduces the embodied carbon of new buildings, up to 50% compared to a similar building of concrete or steel. Structural engineers are looking at embodied carbon to meet the requirements of a variety of green building standards and to meet sustainability goals.

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Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Ferrocement can be used as an alternative to the reinforced cement concrete. Ferrocement is a homogeneous structure which has more Tensile strength and compressive strength as compared to Reinforced cement concrete. Ferrocement construction is a type of thin wall which is made up of reinforced concrete. Ferrocement Tank.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 30, 2012

When converting a grocery story into the new headquarters of Englewood Construction, many existing materials were reused, including this concrete floor, which received a face lift with a new stain. What made this peephole so interesting was that it was salvaged from the hotel construction renovation we did of a HoJo in Chicago.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 29, 2023

How that is possible, you will know that further in this article. They are not installed in concrete. Either you secure your fence port in the dirt or concrete. But for a heavy fence port, you have to secure it in the concrete. For this, you have to secure the post in concrete. You have to set it properly.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

I have recently noticed several articles claiming that a much greater use of wood for constructing urban buildings, rather than more industrial products, such as steel and concrete, would make a major impact on sequestering carbon, and thus help mitigate climate change.

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