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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

They applied PREPRUFE ® 300R waterproofing membrane below the slab to prevent water migration around the substructure and BITUTHENE ® 8000 HC waterproofing membrane to protect the substructure walls from the harsh ground environment. The 60-foot-deep jobsite was virtually floating in water. BE0168 Preprufe Blog #3.

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Reducing concrete cracking

GCP Applied Technologies

With slab on grade construction, ensure that the subgrade is properly compacted and the slab and subgrade are sloped for proper drainage. During finishing, initial screeding should be followed immediately by bull floating. Blog-Image-#11-Reducing-Concrete-Cracking. Prevent excess water. Cement production.

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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

They applied PREPRUFE ® 300R waterproofing membrane below the slab to prevent water migration around the substructure and BITUTHENE ® 8000 HC waterproofing membrane to protect the substructure walls from the harsh ground environment. The 60-foot-deep jobsite was virtually floating in water. BE0168 Preprufe Blog #3.

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"Site dumpers with cabs are the way forward"

Digger Blog

Established in 1986, Tim Pearman Construction offers a complete groundworks package, including the laying of high quality floor slabs using ride-on power floats. The company currently runs a fleet of five dumpers, five excavators, two rollers and a variety of concreting equipment.'

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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.

The Constructor

The vibrated concrete is floated off by hand. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS Close Spacer blocks are attached to the reinforcement to ensure the correct cover. Any fixings that need to be attached are put in place before the pour. Carefully prepared concrete is poured into the mould and vibrated.

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Earthbag Tiny Home Building

Natural Building

The possibilities include a rubble trench, concrete slab, or concrete footer. I believe most localities will approve a post-and-beam structure with earthbag infill on a slab foundation. For our tiny home, we settled on a bermed floating foundation of the type used for Earthship homes.

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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

The Constructor

Fig: CLC block floats in water FIg: Foam generator Fly Ash as a new additional constituent in its manufacture. This range is also used in laying sound insulating layer over structural slabs of intermediate floors in high-class hotels and institution buildings to minimise transmission of noise between lower and upper floors.

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