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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials

GCP Applied Technologies

The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials. concrete / ready-mix / embodied carbon. In the case of concrete , the embodied carbon is what is emitted by taking the raw materials out of the ground, processing them, and delivering them. complete concrete solutions. . Concrete admixtures.

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

The Constructor

Cracks in concrete beams due to increased shear stress 2. Cracks in concrete beams due to corrosion or insufficient concrete cover 3. Cracks parallel to main steel in case of corrosion in beams 4.

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FACTORS AFFECTING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

Home News Videos Tips Building Building Bye Laws Building Materials Aggregates Cement Wood Building Tips Buildings Green Buildings Flooring Formwork/Shuttering Paints & Decoratives Skyscrappers Smart Materials Concrete Concrete Admixtures Concrete Cracks Crack Repair Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Types Fibre reinforced Fire Proof (..)

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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.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. With that in mind, we’ll look at three of the biggest challenges that construction teams deal with and how they affect procurement planning.

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TYPES OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

The Constructor

Nominal Mixes In the past the specifications for concrete prescribed the proportions of cement, fine and coarse aggregates. These mixes of fixed cement-aggregate ratio which ensures adequate strength are termed nominal mixes.

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