CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete? Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. Another name of cast-in-situ concrete is poured-in-place concrete. Generally, concrete slabs, concrete foundations , beam, column, wall, roof, etc., What Is Cast in Place Concrete?

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PC Construction

JULY 14, 2023

Leeper joint venture team recently welcomed the Charlotte Fire Department onsite at the Mallard Creek Water Reclamation Facility to tour our project and meet the team. The PC/Leeper team already has plans in place for the Charlotte Fire Department to return as the project progresses into the mass concrete phase by the end of this year.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In the civil engineering field, sealants are materials , which is used to block the passage of any fluid or fluid-like substances, which are progressing through the surfaces, or joints , or opening in materials, a type of mechanical seal. In the 17th Century, the first putty was applied to window joints to prevent the movement of the fluids.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Do Concrete Slabs Really Need Welded Wire Mesh? The past decade has seen many production builders switch to synthetic fiber mesh reinforcement for concrete slabs to help reduce surface cracking. Say Goodbye to Concrete Cold Joints. How to Avoid Cracks in Post-Tensioned Concrete Slab Foundations. Richard Baker.

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The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Only when the formwork has been approved, may the pour take place. Formwork pressures are function of height (including the height from which concrete is dropped into the forms) and are affected by concrete workability, rate of stiffening and rate of placing.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Are you putting the right fiber for the right purpose in your concrete? There are myriad options when it comes to fiber reinforced concrete, and it can be confusing to determine the right type of reinforcement for each application. Microfibers are used in concrete to reduce plastic shrinkage cracks. Phillip.fry@gc….

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Sugar in Concrete: Cement and Concrete are the foremost paramount engineering materials. Tyrannical weather conditions play indispensable roles on the traits of concrete. Continuous change in weather conditions results in a change of initial setting time of concrete. Concrete gets brawny as it grows older over time.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 10, 2023

Photos courtesy the Sherwin-Williams Company By Mark Merrifield Any contractor hired to apply a floor coating wants to ensure a few important characteristics about the concrete substrate which will support the flooring. Concrete is extremely dynamic and rarely the same in every project.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 30, 2022

And for safety, a subcase of clay & Bitumen is laid on the earth before involving a concrete slab to support the infiltration of humidity content into the slab. Also, read: Concreting in Construction | Classification | Properties | Grades | Advantage & Disadvantage | Quality Control. Construction of Concrete Slab on Grade.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Joint : It is the junction of two or more bricks or stones. If the joint is parallel to the bed of bricks or stones in a course then it is termed as bed joint. Course: A course is a horizontal layer of bricks or stones. Bed : it is the surface of stone perpendicular to the line of pressure.

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The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

When the binding has set, the steel bars are placed into position. When the formwork is erected the concrete can be poured. When the concrete has reached the required strength the formwork can be poured. From the diagram above, we can see how the process unfolds. From the diagram above, we can see how the process unfolds.

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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. 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.

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The Constructor

APRIL 2, 2012

The bearing length should be atleast 75mm to avoid spalling of the edges. The bearing length should be atleast 75mm to avoid spalling of the edges. To prevent this short of failure occurring, the slab must be tied to the beam. The tops of some of the cores are removed and are made ready to receive the site bars which are projecting form the beam.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 23, 2012

From the diagram below it can be seen that if any water manages to penetrate the sealant, its progress through the joint would be stopped by upward slope. Most between-panel joints will act as movement joints. They allow the natural movement to take place without stressing the cladding panels.

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The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

When concrete is fresh and in its liquid state it must be restrained within a mould in order for it to set in its required shape. A smooth outer surface provides the main support for the concrete as it sets. Concrete is approximately 2.4 Formwork is the term used to describe this mould. This is normally made of plywood.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Upon wetting, concrete tends to expand. These moisture-induced volume changes are a characteristic of concrete. If the shrinkage of concrete could take place without any restraint, the concrete would not crack.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 31, 2021

Joints of Stone Masonry: The construction which is done with the help of stones and bonded together with mortar is known as Stone Masonry. In this article, you will get to know about the joints of stone masonry and types of joint s in stone masonry. Butt or Square Joint. Rebated or Lapped Joint. Cramped Joint.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

The viaduct is one of only two places in the Chilterns where the HS2 route will be above ground level, with the underside of the viaduct just 6m above the road, supported by five ‘Y’ shaped piers. The side of the girders will feature prominent deck stiffeners which help to manage the structural forces while allowing for a lighter weight beam.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

They are commonly built using cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, engineered lumber, or a combination of these systems. Structural parking decks typically consist of reinforced concrete slabs over precast supporting units. Surface protection and insulation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 10, 2019

The purpose of saw cuts is to make control joints in concrete to facilitate managing cracks which may occur because of shrinkage. The cuts should be created at a predetermined spacing and only as soon as the concrete has attained adequate strength but prior to internal cracking starts.

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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. Steel fibres are relatively short and closely spaced as compared with countinuous reinforcing bars of wires.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2012

A long viaduct can have a complete precast deck speedily placed with this method. A rate of construction of two spans per day is considered normal where a gantry system is in use, if this pace is maintained a one kilometer deck can be placed in three weeks. The decks are positioned using either a large crane or purpose made gantry.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 2, 2019

The concrete should be set in proper depth and for this purpose, 2.5 – 5 cm thick and 3 mtr long wooden sheeting should be applied. Watering of base: If the base of the road is dry or the construction starts all through the summer seasons, then water should be sprinkled on concrete. Then, the concrete should be arranged.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

If steel reinforcement is arranged in the upper or top portion of the slab thickness, it restricts the widths of random cracks resulting from concrete shrinkage and temperature restraints, subbase settlement, applied loads or other issues. Reinforcement mainly remains inoperative unless the concrete cracks.

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CivilJungle

MAY 14, 2020

Masonry means construction of buildings utilizing building blocks such as stone, bricks, and concrete blocks , etc. Rubble, composed of natural stone, or stone so dressed as not to permit laying with uniformly thick joints or horizontal joints. The mortar joints must be kept as uniform in thickness as possible.

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Civil Engi

JUNE 12, 2021

Many times top of these roofs are treat with waterproofing materials like mixing waterproofing chemicals in concrete, providing Coba concrete. Many times top of these roofs are treat with waterproofing materials like mixing waterproofing chemicals in concrete, providing Coba concrete. Advantages : They can be fireproof.

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CivilJungle

MAY 19, 2021

Concrete elements are generally of two types; those are Precast and cast-in-situ construction. If the Precast construction , the concrete is cast at a place other than the site, which is when required, are brought to the site using conveying equipment, such as cranes and are placed. What Is Bond Breaker?

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The Constructor

MARCH 27, 2012

More efficiently, they can act compositely with the in-situ concrete. Indeed some beams, particularly in seismic areas are designed to act both compositely and non-compositely in the same span. Non-Composite Permanent Formwork: Non-composite precast permanent formwork is used to speed the erection process and assure quality finish.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 20, 2022

Introduction of Concrete Blocks. Concrete blocks are widely known as Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) This type of concrete blocks have some advantages with compare to brick and stone masonry blocks. This concrete blocks may be solid in shape or hollow. Also, read: What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Both the rate and degree of hydration, and the resulting strength of the final concrete, depend on the curing process that follows placing and consolidating the plastic concrete. This reaction, called hydration, produces a stone-like substance—the hardened cement paste.

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The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

Concrete is capable of conducting and electric current and acts as the electrolyte with the circuit being completed by the bar through which the electrons can flow. provided by good quality concrete produces a protective layer around the steel preventing the flow of current. However the highly alkaline environment (pH about 12.8)

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2020

There are other factors to consider when opting for advanced framing, such as the impact of less lumber in areas such as widely spaced floor joints, and the attachment of siding, trim, flooring, and more. Another option in some situations is substituting a concrete slab floor on the main living level in place of lumber joist floors. .

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 18, 2018

The following types of sewer joints are generally found :- 1. Bell and Spigot Joints. Collar Joints. Flexible Joint. Expansion Joint. Flanged Joint. Bell and Spigot joints: This joint is also termed as socket and spigot joint. The collar joints are utilized for sewers of big diameter.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Are you putting the right fiber for the right purpose in your concrete? There are myriad options when it comes to fiber reinforced concrete, and it can be confusing to determine the right type of reinforcement for each application. Microfibers are used in concrete to reduce plastic shrinkage cracks. Phillip.fry@gc….

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 9, 2022

Spalling Concrete Foundation Repair. Spalling concrete foundation repair varies based on damage severity, the type and the location. Spalling concrete foundation repair should be carried out on the basis of recommended codes like ACI Code and BS EN 1504. Use polymer-modified concrete mortar to patch the hacked area.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

This article sheds light on how to seal and repair cracks in concrete floors, poured concrete slabs, foundations, walls, or other masonry. Information is provided for all the existing processes which are useful to seal control joints or cracks taking place in those building surfaces.

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