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Concrete’s cobra effect: unintended results of embodied carbon reduction

Construction Specifier

Recent efforts in North America to reduce embodied carbon in concrete are similar to British solutions to eradicate cobras in colonial India. Concrete is similarly suffering from too simple solutions in solving the complex problem of reducing embodied carbon. They have not updated their approach to documentation nor installation.

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What Is Concrete Resurfacing | How to Resurface Concrete | Concrete Resurfacing Material | Concrete Repair and Resurfacing

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What Is Concrete Resurfacing? Concrete resurfacing is the process to provide a brand new look to damaged concrete. In the process of resurfacing of concrete, a concrete coating is applied on the surface of existing concrete. Types of concrete resurfacing-. Concrete Crack Repair. Floor top STG.

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RCCFull Form | What Is RCC | Advantages & Disadvantages of Reinforced Cement Concrete | Properties of RCC | What Does RCC Stands for

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Introduction of RCC ( Reinforced Cement Concrete). Concrete is a versatile material which is widely used for the construction of structures. RCC full form is Reinforced cement concrete. In this article, you will get to know all about RCC Construction and Advantages and Disadvantages of Reinforced cement concrete.

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Steps involved in cement concrete works

Construction Cost Estimating

Given below, brief specifications for executing cement concrete works for different objectives :- 1. Materials for Cement Concrete: Different types of materials cement, aggregates and water are required for cement concrete works. Sea sand is not recommended for concrete works. 3 for M20 concrete. or 2000 lbs/sq.in

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What Is Dry Pack Mortar | Advantages of Dry Pack Mortar | Disadvantages of Dry Pack Mortar

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Dry pack mortar is used for repairing the concrete cracks and to fill up the deep holes in the concrete. Preparation of Dry Pack Mortar for Repairing of Concrete. The steps which are carried out for repairing concrete cracks and other small areas are as follows:-. It is used for repairing cracks in concrete surfaces. •

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What Is Injection Grouting | Types of Injection Grouting | Different Types of Grouting Materials

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This types of injection grouting are suitable for concrete repairing work. Also, read: What Is Cover in Concrete | Clear Cover in Beams, Slab, Column, Footing. This types of injection grouting help to compensate for drying and plastic shrinkage. Sulfo-aluminate grouting is based on the principle of shrinkage compensation.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Existing Concrete Information. 00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. Existing Concrete Information. 00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 01 71 36 Non-Destructive Concrete Examination. 02 25 16 Existing Concrete Assessment. Concrete Assessment Drilling. 03 00 00 Concrete.