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CHRYSO & GCP Present Low Carbon Concrete Innovations at Canadian Concrete Expo

GCP Applied Technologies

CHRYSO & GCP Present Low Carbon Concrete Innovations at Canadian Concrete Expo Phillip.fry@gc… Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:40 Solving Canada’s toughest concrete challenges, connect with experts at Booth #2472 GCP Applied Technologies February 07, 2024 Feb. We are excited to share our expertise with the Canadian market.”

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A Perfect Mix: VERIFI® and Portland Limestone Cement

GCP Applied Technologies

A Perfect Mix: VERIFI® and Portland Limestone Cement. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Concrete admixture

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete admixture. Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton. Air detraining agents – These liquid air-detraining admixtures reduce the level of plastic air in non air-entrained concrete. michael.delros….

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Uses of Different Types Portland Cement

The Constructor

Portland cement is an excellent building material generally used for its excellent binding properties giving strength to structural elements.

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. Use of Precast Concrete for Floors: Each year the industry makes about 5 million square meters of precast floor slabs. Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments.

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Sustainably built environments: specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

The way the world constructs and manages its buildings is essential for mitigating global warming and its impact on the economy, communities, and ecosystems. Sustainability attributes of concrete. As the most widely used building material, concrete offers many advantages for meeting the challenges of sustainable development.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

The Constructor

Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete. Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete.

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