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What are the Risks of Pouring Concrete at a Wrong Temperature?

The Constructor

Placing concrete at the correct temperature is critical for its durability and ultimate strength. This is because temperatures above the normal concrete curing range (32 °C) will not only reduce the workability of concrete but also cause a significant reduction in its ultimate strength. appeared first on The Constructor.

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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs

Construction Marketing

Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. But before making a decision, builders must weigh the pros and cons of using commercial concrete stairs. There is no denying that many new commercial projects incorporate concrete structures into their designs.

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Concrete calculator

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete calculator. The STRUX® calculator recommends correct dosage rates, for STRUX® 90/40 macro synthetic fibers , as a steel welded wire mesh (WWM) replacement in concrete installations. There's no risk from corrosion, and none of the risk or jobsite obstruction inherent with the use of welded wire or mild steel reinforcement.

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Five hospitals at risk of collapse added to new build programme

Construction Enquirer

The Government has added five hospital projects to its £20bn building programme due to the risk of structural collapse because of weak concrete. It will prioritise rebuilding the five hospitals by 2030, which used limited life-span reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RACC) now at the end of its design life.

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Concrete materials management

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete materials management. Below are some helpful articles for concrete producers to consider while managing their materials, from overcoming common quality obstacles to dealing with returned concrete. Topics include: Reclaiming unused concrete. Mitigating risks in concrete production. . . Architects.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Risk of water ingress. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. May 28, 2018.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Risk of water ingress. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. May 28, 2018.

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