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Concrete admixture

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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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Concrete mix design

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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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Must see: Building façade made of massive concrete drain pipes

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Looking to create a unique atmosphere using natural materials for the Prahran Hotel pub near Melbourne, local architect Techné Architects cleverly incorporated a series of concrete drain pipes into the building''s main façade. Body Image: read more.

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

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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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Retail Construction: 3 Construction Cost-Savings Tips for De-malling a Shopping Mall

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For those familiar with Chicago retail construction , think back a couple of years to when the dated Orland Park Place interior mall underwent construction and turned itself inside out to became one of the area’s most successful outdoor shopping centers. Concrete slabs – only cut as needed to accommodate tenants.

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A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion

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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. Repair and Renovation.

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A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion

GCP Applied Technologies

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. Repair and Renovation.