What is Mass Concrete?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Mass concrete is defined as heavy volume concrete work with large dimensions and boundary conditions that are prone to elevated temperatures due to a.
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Assessing mass concrete with thermal control plans
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 20, 2023
As a result, more attention has been placed on the internal heat generation that takes place while the concrete cures. Concrete elements that require a thermal analysis are labeled as “mass concrete.” There is no universal definition of mass concrete. m (4 ft), then it should be categorized as mass concrete.
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Mass Timber Could Rival Steel, Concrete
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 6, 2020
With environmental benefits and lower labor costs, mass timber has grown into a market that could rival steel and concrete in the construction industry, according to the New York Times. Wood has several advantages over other building materials—including slowing climate change—that are driving…
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What Is Mass Concrete | Properties of Mass Concrete | Advantage of Mass Concrete | Disadvantage of Mass Concrete |How Much Mass Density of Concrete
CivilJungle
MARCH 13, 2021
Mass Concrete: Large bridge piers , foundations , and such as dams like the massive structure , the mass concreting technique is used. For also, mass concrete strength , economy, uniformity, and other factors considered should take into account. What Is Mass Concrete?
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Control flow concrete for mass pours
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Control flow concrete for mass pours. Mass pours have typically been used for foundations, columns, beams, as well as enormous structures like dams and bridges. . What are mass pours? Many structural elements, such as shear walls and transfer girders, require large amounts of concrete. Concrete Type.
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5 things developers should know about mass timber
BD+C
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s
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Characteristics of Mass Concrete
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 28, 2017
Mass concrete is made with solid structures (> 80 cm). It signifies that large volumes of concrete should be set up in a short time. Mass concrete is applied for: Foundations for large loads Foundations for buoyancy control Solid walls (e.g. These structures frequently contain a greater volume.
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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities
BD+C
JANUARY 2, 2024
5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Here are five reasons why. Here are five reasons why.
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Exploring the advantages of mass timber construction. By Dean Lewis and Steve Clem
Construction Today
OCTOBER 3, 2023
In recent years, the rise of sustainable and innovative building materials has brought about the emergence of mass timber construction as a compelling alternative to traditional steel and concrete methods. What is mass timber construction?
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What Is Self Compact Concrete | What Is U Box Test | Equipment U-Box Test | Procedure U-Box Test
CivilJungle
AUGUST 10, 2023
What Is Self Compact Concrete? Making concrete structures without vibration has been done in the past. For example, the placement of concrete under-water is done by the use of tremie without vibration. Shaft concrete and mass concrete may be successfully placed […]
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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 19, 2022
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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HONEYCOMBS IN CONCRETE AND REMEDIES
The Constructor
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Honeycombs are hollow spaces and cavities left in concrete mass on surface or inside the concrete mass where concrete could not reach. These look.
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CEMENT GROUTING FOR CRACKS IN CONCRETE AND MASONRY
The Constructor
APRIL 15, 2013
Cement Grouting in cracks in concrete and masonry: Wide cracks, particularly in mass concrete abutments /. Concrete Cracks Concrete Technology How To Guide Repair/Protection Guide Concrete cracks Crack Repair Repair of Concrete'
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PREPLACED AGGREGATE CONCRETE (PAC)
The Constructor
MAY 15, 2013
Pre-placed aggregate concrete (PAC) is concrete that is made by forcing into the voids of a mass of clean, graded coarse aggregate densely pre-packed. Concrete Technology Special Concrete'
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13 Proven Ways to Avoid Honeycombing in Concrete : Causes & Preventive Methods
Learn Civil Engineering
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
What Is Honeycombing in Concrete? Honeycombing in concrete refers to the hollow spaces or cavities left in the concrete by the mass of the material due to the mortar not filling the spaces between the coarse aggregate particles. If the depth of the honeycomb is less than 25 mm, then it is called a small-sized […]
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REQUIREMENTS OF CONCRETING IN SPECIAL CASES
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2013
Sometimes concreting is required in Special Cases such as cold weather, hot weather, deep lifts, mass concrete, along coastal areas, underwater.
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What is Grouting – Its Types, Applications and Procedure
Learn Civil Engineering
APRIL 20, 2022
Grouting is the process in which materials are injected into cavities or cracks in concrete, masonry structure, soil, and rock mass to increase the structure’s load-bearing capacity refer to grouting, and the material used for this process is called grout. Grout that is used to fill the cavities is a high-slump concrete […].
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Density of Cement | Density of Sand | Sand Density | Cement Density |Density of Aggregate | Density of concrete
Civiconcepts
JUNE 13, 2021
Density Of Cement, Sand, And Aggregate Density is mass per unit volume of a substance i.e. unit weight of that respective substance. Density is denoted in a symbolic form called … Density of Cement | Density of Sand | Sand Density | Cement Density |Density of Aggregate | Density of concrete Read More ».
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Choosing between restoring or replacing cracked, spalled, and displaced brick facades
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 27, 2023
During the 20 th century, brick construction underwent a metamorphosis as tried-and-true brick mass walls merged with modern steel/concrete construction and a desire to create taller buildings. This metamorphosis divides brick walls into three broad categories. This style was most commonly found in the 1920s-1950s.
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What About Mass Timber?
Natural Building
JULY 20, 2022
You hear a lot about mass timber these days. Mass timber consists of engineered and compressed layers of young wood that are glued together for strength to create larger panels and beams. You can create larger beams and have more flexibility with mass timber. Previous codes capped mass timber buildings at a height of 85 feet.
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Fire Safety Provisions for Tall Mass Timber Buildings to Be Adopted by the NFPA
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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Harbor Bay, Panzica Unlock Mass Timber Efficiency
ENR Construction
MARCH 14, 2022
INTRO benefited from the time and labor advantages of building with mass timber, cross-laminated timber and concrete cores.
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How Much Does a Yard of Concrete Weigh | Concrete Weight Per Cubic Foot | Weight of Wet Vs. Dry Concrete
CivilJungle
APRIL 20, 2023
How Much Does a Yard of Concrete Weigh? A solid yard of concrete has a maximum weight of 4,050 per cubic yard, and the natural weight per yard can differ depending on the component and rate applied to create the dry mixture and the quantity of water used to merge it. A cubic foot of damaged concrete weighs 75 biffs.
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What is new in ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 12, 2021
Photos courtesy American Institute of Concrete. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) published ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction , in October 2020. This standard specification establishes criteria for concrete construction that can be incorporated by reference into contract documents. by Michelle L.
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Top Sustainable Construction Materials to Build a Better Future
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 10, 2023
Builders are now exploring sustainable construction materials to replace things like concrete, which is a major source of emissions. Bendable Concrete Also known as Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) , bendable concrete is a type of concrete that can withstand bending. Bendable concrete is also more sustainable.
What Is RQD | Advantages of Rock Quality Designation | Limitations of Rock Quality Designation (RQD)
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Rock mass has wide applications in the construction of structures, excavation and tunnels and maintaining the stable slopes. Hence, there must be a perfect parameter which is used to evaluate the Quality and the Properties of the rock mass. Also, read: What Is Workability of Concrete | Factors Affecting Workability | Test |Errors.
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
Ready mix concrete is a special concrete mixer used for mass concrete construction with great quality control. Original Post at TYPES OF READY MIX.
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Milwaukee board approves rezoning for Western Hemisphere’s tallest mass timber building
BD+C
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
The Milwaukee City Council’s City Plan Commission unanimously approved rezoning for a project that includes what could be the Western Hemisphere’s tallest mass timber structure. The 21-story Ascent residential tower would use cast-in-place concrete for the first five floors and concrete shafts from top to bottom.
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284-Ft 'Ascent' Could Break Mass Timber Tower Height Record
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Construction started last month on the 284-ft-tall mass timber-and-concrete apartment building in Milwaukee—which, if completed as planned in mid-2022, would be the world's tallest hybrid timber tower.
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Plum Concrete – Purpose, Ratio, Specification and Uses
Civil Lead
MARCH 20, 2021
What is plum Concrete? In mass concreting work, hard natural stones of size up to 300 mm or even big. Read more.
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What is Grouting? – Types of Grouting, Advantages, Applications and Process
Civil Lead
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Grouting is the process of injecting material into cavities or cracks in concrete, masonry structure, soil, rock-mass. What is Grouting? Read more What is Grouting? – Types of Grouting, Advantages, Applications and Process.
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BLAST RESISTANT DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
The Constructor
DECEMBER 26, 2013
Reinforced concrete can provide substantial protection from even extreme blast loading. The relatively large mass of concrete elements provides an. Structural Design Structural Engineering Design Structural'
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Roofing contractor installs TPO system on 228-unit multifamily housing project in Worcester, Mass.
BD+C
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Roofing contractor installs TPO system on 228-unit multifamily housing project in Worcester, Mass. Roofing project for 228-unit multifamily housing in Worcester, Mass. Based in Westport, Mass., to install a 48,000-sf GAF TPO roof system over the wood and concrete deck areas of The Revington. Based in Westport, Mass.,
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Controlling concrete setting times
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Controlling concrete setting times. Find tips on methods and concrete admixtures that can help contractors control concrete setting times. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times. As concrete temperatures increase, concrete sets faster.
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What Are Differences Between Shear Slump and Collapse Slump in Slump Test?
CivilJungle
APRIL 19, 2021
Shear slump indicates that the concrete is not compacted. It may undergo bleeding and segregation so shear slump is undesirable for the durability of the concrete. If we get a shear slump, concrete is not acceptable due to lack of cohesion. Collapse slump indicates that the concrete mix is ??very
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Concrete Casting in Cambridge, Mass., Believed to Be New England's Largest
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
In what is likely the largest continuous concrete casting ever performed in New England, John Moriarty and Associates, in collaboration with G&C Concrete, continuously cast 8,000 cu yd of concrete on Sept. 7 for the $215-million Cambridge Crossing Parcel G project.
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Waterproofing mass transit systems
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 3, 2018
Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. Because the waterproofing membrane bonds to the concrete, the risk of water seepage was minimized. Mass transit.
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Why mass timber?
BD+C
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Mass timber construction offers viable eco-conscious solutions to the traditional multi-story, concrete or steel apartment blocks. Human migration towards city centers has triggered massive building booms all over the world.
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What Is Refractory Concrete | Advantages & Disadvantages of Refractory Concrete | Properties of Refractory Concrete | Application of Refractory Concrete
CivilJungle
MARCH 16, 2021
Introduction to Refractory Concrete: The Innovation in the construction material is increasing day by day. There are various types of concrete are manufactured for various purposes in the construction Industry. The normal concrete cannot withstand at a high temperature and it may disintegrate and collapsed.
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Plum Concrete - Definition, Uses and Advantages
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 23, 2020
Concrete is a blend of water, sand, aggregate and cement which shapes a stone-like mass on setting. Today, we will discuss a unique kind of concrete called "Palm Concrete". The word Concrete is derived from the Latin word "concretus", signifying "to become together". Peruse on for the subtleties.
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Waterproofing mass transit systems
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 3, 2018
Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. Because the waterproofing membrane bonds to the concrete, the risk of water seepage was minimized. Mass transit.
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Concrete carbon emissions: Real challenges, real opportunities
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Concrete is a tremendously useful and flexible material: building foundations, roads, walkways, bridges, and other infrastructure utilize concrete for its strength, durability, and plasticity in formation. When it comes to carbon impact, concrete is responsible for an estimated eight percent of global carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions.
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Concrete admixture
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 2, 2020
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 batching
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Concrete batching. Concrete is the most man-made product in the world. Despite its prevalence, plastic concrete remains highly unpredictable, with seemingly innumerable factors impacting its performance: climate, geography of source materials, water, admixture, aggregate/sand quality, to name a few. Reduce concrete cracking.
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