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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

Engineers typically consider the following materials for such applications: High-performance concrete: Reinforced with fibers or other additives, this material offers increased strength, durability, and resistance to cracking and corrosion.

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Concrete calculator

GCP Applied Technologies

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. STRUX® macro synthetic fibers eliminate time and labor, versus installing welded wire mesh (WWM). Concrete admixtures.

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Concrete calculator

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete calculator. The STRUX® concrete calculator recommends correct dosage rates for STRUX® 90/40 macro synthetic fibers , as a steel welded wire mesh (WWM) replacement in concrete installations. A concrete calculator for macro synthetic fibers. strux app blog hero v2. michael.delros….

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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

The benefits of using steel fibres in concrete are as follows: 1. Steel Fibres are generally distributed throughout a given cross section whereas reinforcing bars or wires are placed only where required 2. Steel fibres are relatively short and closely spaced as compared with countinuous reinforcing bars of wires.

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The business case for environmentally-friendly facilities

GCP Applied Technologies

As you embark on your next big development project, it can be advantageous to consider how the type of concrete slab as well as the paving you use can radically reduce your carbon footprint – and save money in the process. . Rethinking concrete flooring. A batch of concrete is made up of roughly 7-15 percent cement.

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Reducing concrete cracking

GCP Applied Technologies

Reducing concrete cracking. Top 10 tips for achieving high-quality concrete. Concrete cracks can be nerve-wracking to deal with, impacting not only the aesthetics, but also the structural integrity of a building. Never place concrete on surfaces that are less than 35° F (or 1.7°C), Look into using synthetic micro fibers.

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Top Three Ways to Make Your Next Warehouse Project More Marketable

GCP Applied Technologies

Traditional concrete floors are prone to cracking and curling, which is exacerbated by heavy traffic from folklifts as well as automated storage and retrieval systems. The floors have a thinner profile than traditional concrete slab, yet have up to 125% higher load bearing capacity. Concrete floors contain large amounts of cement.