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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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Site Selection for Residential Buildings Following are some of the important factors which should be considered while selecting site for any residence. The requirements of site for buildings with different occupancies are different. The site should be in fully developed area or in the area which has potential of development.

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The Constructor

JULY 1, 2020

In any construction project, be it commercial, residential, or industrial, excavation is a very crucial activity. A sound concrete foundation.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete batching. Concrete is the most man-made product in the world. Despite its prevalence, plastic concrete remains highly unpredictable, with seemingly innumerable factors impacting its performance: climate, geography of source materials, water, admixture, aggregate/sand quality, to name a few. Reduce concrete cracking.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete batching. Concrete is the most man-made product in the world. Despite its prevalence, plastic concrete remains highly unpredictable, with seemingly innumerable factors impacting its performance: climate, geography of source materials, water, admixture, aggregate/sand quality, to name a few. Reduce concrete cracking.

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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. concrete admixture strux app icon blog hero. Commercial buildings. Residential buildings.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

An astounding list of speakers, presenters, and sponsors, as well as tens of thousands of attendees ready to kick off the construction year at the largest commercial construction event of the year: World of Concrete 2016. The Largest Commercial Construction Event in 2016! Everything starts at World of Concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete materials management. Below are some helpful articles for concrete producers to consider while managing their materials, from overcoming common quality obstacles to dealing with returned concrete. Topics include: Reclaiming unused concrete. Mitigating risks in concrete production. . . michael.delros….

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Residential developer HUB and real estate investment manager MARK have got the planning thumbs for a 48-storey residential-led scheme at 2 Snowhill Plaza in Birmingham. The project will deliver 462 build to rent homes, public realm, ground-floor commercial space and onsite amenities.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early. What will the center space become?

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 23, 2018

Using the right concrete mix. Concrete is typically easier to place and finish with slumps greater than those either specified, designed, or both. Adding water to the concrete mix. Some ready mix concrete producers add mid- or high-range water reducers to the mix to help mitigate these risks. Control Flow Concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 20, 2020

Protecting steel in concrete. Corrosion of reinforcement and other embedded steel elements is the leading cause of deterioration and loss of durability in concrete structures. Corrosion of reinforcement and other embedded steel elements is the leading cause of deterioration and loss of durability in concrete structures.

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Concrete Residential Commercial Sustainability 78

GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Are you putting the right fiber for the right purpose in your concrete? There are myriad options when it comes to fiber reinforced concrete, and it can be confusing to determine the right type of reinforcement for each application. Microfibers are used in concrete to reduce plastic shrinkage cracks. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Concrete Design Contract Guidelines 148

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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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate? Recycled concrete aggregates ( RACs ) are an alternative to the use in concrete of natural aggregates ( NA ). Recycled concrete aggregates ( RCA ) are aggregates produced by clean concrete waste that must contain very low amounts of other building waste – less than a few percent.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Ready mix concrete life cycle. Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. Concrete mix design. Concrete admixtures help to enable the use of these alternate pozzolans … more.

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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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Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks stacked into a building’s exterior wall shape, strengthened with steel rebar, and filled with concrete. It combines Expanded Polystyrene, a fine insulating material, with steel-reinforced concrete, a strong structural building material. Strong construction.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Commercial projects, often time-sensitive, benefit from this speed. Traditional Construction: A Solid Foundation Traditional construction employs classic materials like brick, wood, and concrete. This factor makes them suitable for various applications, from residential homes to large commercial buildings.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. 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. What constitutes a good concrete slab prep?

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The concrete slab is a horizontal surface of a residential building or commercial building, factories, flat, etc. Sometimes in a domestic or commercial building, a thick concrete slab is constructed directly to the subsoil. Pour, Compact and Concrete Finish. Curing of Concrete & Remove the Formwork. #1.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 29, 2020

Increasingly, owners and architects are using exposed concrete slabs to provide an urban/industrial aesthetic in commercial and residential applications, while, in many cases, providing a medium for hydronic piping. This article does not address concrete-like finishes, including epoxies and resins. Managing expectations.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Concrete pumping is the latest technology applied in the modern construction industry to set the concrete in all the structures ranging from high skyscrapers to the slightest convenience store. With concrete pumping, it is possible to arrange the concrete where it requires to fit.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 25, 2021

Introduction of Signs of Bad Concrete Pour. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in our construction industry. It is very important that concrete should be pulled into the mould with proper precaution and care otherwise, we will not get the desired strength of concrete. What Is Concrete?

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Are you putting the right fiber for the right purpose in your concrete? There are myriad options when it comes to fiber reinforced concrete, and it can be confusing to determine the right type of reinforcement for each application. Microfibers are used in concrete to reduce plastic shrinkage cracks. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Concrete Design Contract Guidelines 78

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. The importance of proper preparation of the concrete slab cannot be overstated. Commercial buildings.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. With contractors having a tougher time finding skilled labor, it made sense to produce more concrete elements offsite.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

What’s the Best Concrete Moisture Test Method? Flooring installers are increasingly aware of the importance of testing concrete slabs for moisture before installing their flooring. There are two main ASTM standards for testing the relative humidity (RH) of concrete slabs: ASTM F1869 - 16a and ASTM 2170. Phillip.fry@gc….

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. 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. What constitutes a good concrete slab prep?

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Concrete Materials Roads Guidelines 60

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

What’s the Best Concrete Moisture Test Method? Flooring installers are increasingly aware of the importance of testing concrete slabs for moisture before installing their flooring. There are two main ASTM standards for testing the relative humidity (RH) of concrete slabs: ASTM F1869 - 16a and ASTM 2170. Phillip.fry@gc….

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CivilJungle

JUNE 30, 2023

Tongue and groove ceiling is a popular design choice that has been used for centuries in both residential and commercial buildings. What Is Tongue And Groove Ceiling? It is a type of interior ceiling finish that. Read more

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Residential Commercial Design Concrete 52

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. The importance of proper preparation of the concrete slab cannot be overstated. Commercial buildings.

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Concrete Retail Security Airports 60

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Besides, concrete, other materials like steel, fibre, plastic, glass, wood and other superior materials can also be used together with concrete to build up homes. Advantages of Concrete Homes: 1. Adaptable Concrete is a multifaceted material from which any shape and form can be developed.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

CEO Ken Calligar believes the system represents the future of residential and commercial construction, and that growing consumer interest in his product will help usher in a new era of durable green building products and practices. Our systems are also hurricane-proof and fireproof because of the concrete skin.

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Chianelli Estimating

MARCH 21, 2022

It can be used to insulate both commercial and residential structures in their walls, floors and plumbing. The following sustainable building materials are good for constructing the “bones” or frame of both residential and non-residential buildings. It also doesn’t generate dust so it is better for air quality.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

P2P Initiative can advance further via in-transit concrete management system. One of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) goals is to advance the industry away from prescriptive specifications into more versatile performance specifications†. Enter the in-transit concrete management system. Phillip.fry@gc….

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