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What You Missed at Collaborate 2018: The Power of Connection

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We recently hosted more than 2,400+ customers, partners, future customers and colleagues in Portland, Oregon for our ninth annual Collaborate Viewpoint User Conference. Everything from dealing with difficult people to construction trends, revenue recognition standards and succession planning got air time. We are the lucky ones here.

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

The main types of floors are shown in figure below: The reason for their success is: Fast construction Economic production Standardized cross=section Good strength to weight ratio Smooth surface finishes Use of Precast concrete in Cladding: Precast concrete cladding may be used as a structural element. Related posts: WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE?

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COMPOSITION OF REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE (RPC)

The Constructor

Portland cement – type V 1000 kg/m3 2. Portland cement – type V 955 kg/m 3 2. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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TYPES OF CEMENT AND THEIR USES

The Constructor

Blast Furnace Slag Cement It is obtained by grinding the clinkers with about 60% slag and resembles more or less in properties of Portland cement It can used for works economic considerations is predominant. and 5 hours respectively It is used in works where concrete is subjected to high temperatures, frost, and acidic action.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

The Constructor

The materials normally used for patch repairs are: Portland cement and white Portland cement: Repairs are tend to be made with a high concentration of cement which will make the finished repair appear darker than the parent concrete. White Portland cement helps to lighten the colour. Now prepare the replacement concrete.

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CONCRETE CURING METHODS

The Constructor

Related posts: CURING OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE Precast Concrete Methods Precast Concrete Methods METHODS OF PROPORTIONING CONCRETE Q&A: What are the three types of concrete construction methods? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

The Constructor

It solves the problem of disposal of flyash and at the same time it reduces the cost of the construction. CLC is an air-cured lightweight concrete with fly ash as a major ingredient that can be produced at large project sites just like traditional concrete, utilising equipment and moulds normally used for traditional concreting.

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