GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 19, 2022

VERIFI® In-transit Concrete Management Advances UK Concrete Barrier Projects. From monitoring the concrete batch consistency, to reducing rejected loads through remote insight, this intelligence has provided additional tools to assist Extrudakerb’s operations. GCP System: VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system .

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

The construction industry faces a myriad of challenges, such as completing projects on schedule, ensuring the quality and safety of products and materials, overseeing the costs so they do not exceed the budget, and complying with corporate environmental and social responsibility standards; all while applying effective risk management at every step.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It is becoming more common to receive design requests for bridges, high-rises, and other concrete structures with service lives of 100 or 150 years. If funding is plentiful, what additional steps can be taken to maximize reinforced concrete durability? Why is concrete corrosion a concern? Photo courtesy Cortec Middle East.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Sandblasting is a fast and reliable technique employed to texture the surface of hardened concrete. The extent of blasting ranges from light cleaning.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

There are several different options including concrete, metal, and fabric. Concrete buildings can withstand more environmental wear over time, while metal buildings are low on maintenance, and fabric buildings can be put up and taken down easily. . Current Metal Building Prices Vs. Other Materials. Safety Preparations.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 7, 2021

Those can be utilized for operations such as excavating, transferring construction materials, hauling, grading, dozing, and digging large quantities of soil. You can use the dozer’s front metal blade for various tasks, such as condensing materials, pushing, carrying, and loosening substances. 5) Concrete Mixer. 3) Backhoe.

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CivilJungle

MAY 1, 2022

What Is A Concrete Pump? A Concrete Pump is operated to transmit freshly blended concrete from the containers to where it must serve at the construction site, and therefore, it is an important differentia of any construction project. Concrete Pump on Construction Site. Types of Concrete Pump. Truck Mounted Pump .

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The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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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The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

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 Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

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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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The concrete shall be deemed to comply with the strength requirements if: a) every sample has a test strength not less than the characteristic value;or b) The strength of one or more samples though less than the characteristic value, is in each case not less than the greater of : 1) The characteristic strength minus 1.35

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to Steel Corrosion (cracks parallel to steel bars) 2. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to shrinkage of concrete 3.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 8, 2021

Introduction of Concrete Construction Tools for Construction Sites. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the Construction Industry. There are various types of concrete construction tools are used on the construction site. Concrete construction tools help to complete the work fast with accuracy.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

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HardHatChat

APRIL 18, 2016

But while many longstanding construction techniques are still the best way to do business, one area where construction firms have a responsibility as employers to continually evolve, change and adopt new standards is worker safety. Chuck Taylor. Director of Operations. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

There are two ways of overcoming this problem: Embed another material in the concrete which is strong in tension – reinforced concrete Remove the tension altogether – by arching or prestressing.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS? Tweet Why do we test concrete compressive strength after 28 days? The table below shows the compressive strength gained by concrete after 1, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days with respect to the grade of concrete we use.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 26, 2020

What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement , aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. The Pantheon is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, built-in 120 A.D. Different Types of Concrete. Dry lean Concrete.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Tall mass timber buildings have been gaining steam across the globe over the past few years, but their detractors argue that they are at a much greater risk of burning to the ground than traditional tall structures made of steel and concrete. Full story: Tall Mass Timber Provisions Adopted in NFPA 5000, NFPA 101 | AWC.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

Maximum hazard identification levels were found to be 0.899 89.9% for a construction project within the nuclear industry the reasons for low hazard identification levels indicates key barriers.

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The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

The size of movement depends upon the change in temperature and the coefficient of thermal expansion o f concrete.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. Fly ash is considered as one of the waste industrial product that cannot be easily disposed.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2023

Many business owners start with some of the following: Crusher Bucket A crusher bucket from a leading excavator attachment supplier like Aussie Buckets can be a must-have attachment for businesses working with heavy construction materials. They are also affordable and versatile for many tasks around the average construction worksite.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

This type of shrinkage is caused by the loss of moisture from the cement paste constituent, which can shrink by as much as 1% per unit length.

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The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

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. Expediency: The longer the repair is left, the more work has to be done, and the less likely that the repair will blend in.

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The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

This method is used where large quantity of concrete work is involved at greater height, where other means of transporting is not easy to do.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Whether measuring the moisture content of concrete, framing, drywall, insulation, or the composition of other building materials, it is critical to use precise, high quality analytical instruments designed to meet the application’s specific requirements with accurate, repeatable results.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Now as our economies move to ease restrictions the industry is faced with managing the impact of material shortages across the supply chain. The sector is addressing a backlog of orders, and revenue expectations along with a surge in construction confidence has meant pressure on material needs are increasing. Build, build, build.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

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The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. Depending on the construction work on a site, falling debris can take many different forms, such as concrete, rock, wood, glass, drywall, asphalt, shingles, metal, and plastic.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2024

They allow crane operators to handle different types of materials and perform certain tasks more efficiently. They come in various materials, such as wire rope, chain, or synthetic materials, and are suitable for lifting a wide range of loads. Why Are Lifting Attachments Used?

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The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times.

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