The Constructor

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Concrete is one of the most frequently used building materials worldwide. The distinctive characteristics like strength, durability, low-maintenance,

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The Constructor

AUGUST 5, 2021

Possible freezing of freshly placed concrete in cold weather conditions is a primary concern for contractors and engineers. This is because freezing.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Construction joint is placed when the mass concreting works are done and cannot be completed on a single stretch. The interface of the past.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Consolidation of fresh concrete in congested concrete members should be performed using proper concrete pouring and compaction procedures. Otherwise,

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The Constructor

JULY 14, 2021

Pumpable concrete is a type of concrete transferred to a considerable height through pipes and used when a significant amount of concrete is required.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Proper understanding of the causes behind water leakage in concrete is necessary for designers and site engineers to incorporate the preventive.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 2, 2020

A five-year-long research conducted at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, Canada, has concluded that recycled concrete can perform as.

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The Constructor

APRIL 17, 2020

Compressive strength of concrete cube test provides an idea about all the characteristics of concrete. Cube test results judges proper concreting at.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 2, 2020

Concrete admixtures have been around for nearly a century. Since then, water reducers, superplasticizers, set accelerators, rheology control agents, air-entrainment, among other concrete admixtures, have become essential in the ready mix concrete , precast, tunneling and other concrete industries. Concrete mix design.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The prevention of honeycomb in concrete structures can save time and money, and help construct structurally sound concrete members. Therefore,

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 23, 2019

A flexible or bendable concrete is an engineered cementitious composite (ECC) that exhibits the property of ductile material unlike the brittle.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

National Grid claims its contractor Hochtief-Murphy Joint Venture (HMJV) has completed the world’s largest ever continuous pour of cement-free concrete on the £1bn London Power Tunnels project to rewire London.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 23, 2024

CHRYSO & GCP will showcase its portfolio of solutions for the entire concrete construction journey at World of Concrete 2024. CHRYSO & GCP will showcase its portfolio of solutions for the entire concrete construction journey at World of Concrete 2024.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 6, 2019

Cellular concrete is special engineered concrete which is manufactured by mixing Portland cement, sand, fly ash, water and pre-formed foam in varied.

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The Constructor

MARCH 15, 2020

Precast concrete foundation construction is an off-site construction technique in which the foundation units are pre-engineered and manufactured in a.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Concrete stairs are set of steps constructed using concrete and steel that leads from one floor to another floor inside the building for the easy.

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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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The Constructor

JULY 11, 2022

Construction tolerances are allowed variations in a designated dimension of cast-in-place reinforced concrete elements. They are necessary means of.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

This Concrete Calculator calculates quantities of materials required for construction of concrete slabs, beams, columns, footings and trapezoidal.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Field test of portland cement-free binder for concrete shows promise, says structural engineer.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The post Construction Techniques for Cast-in-Situ Reinforced Concrete Pile appeared first on The Constructor. It is a type of deep foundation that transfers the load of the superstructure to a stiff layer through the weak soil strata. Piles can either be constructed at the project […].

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The construction of concrete buildings is different from one structure to another based on the size, complexity, function, and materials of the.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Estimation of preliminary sizes of concrete elements is crucial for the design of structural concrete elements. Initially, the designer has to.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 7, 2023

What Is a Concrete Slab Thickness Calculator? A Concrete Slab Thickness Calculator is a tool used in civil and structural engineering to estimate the required thickness of a concrete slab for a given design load, span length, maximum allowable deflection, […]

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The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2021

The design of reinforced concrete (RC) column is carried out by following certain procedures. However, some specific rules and requirements need to.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Stamped concrete is a very intelligent and innovative innovation in concrete widely applied for floor in patios, car porch, driveways and sidewalks.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Unsound concrete can be identified through various signs such as visible cracks, micro-cracks, spalling, scaling, blisters, and.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Topping concrete is defined as a layer of high strength concrete placed on an old, worn out concrete surface to provide a dense, abrasion-resistant.

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. and therefore less waste. Ready to learn more?

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Hydrodemolition, also known as hydroblasting or hydromilling, is a demolition technique used to remove concrete and other materials using high.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

T-beams are formed when reinforced concrete floor slabs, roofs, and decks are cast monolithically with their supporting beams. Generally, formworks.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It is becoming more common to receive design requests for bridges, high-rises, and other concrete structures with service lives of 100 or 150 years. How is an engineer to keep up with these demands while staying within a limited budget? Why is concrete corrosion a concern? Photo courtesy Cortec Middle East.

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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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The Constructor

MAY 24, 2014

Defective Concrete Removal Techniques Removal of deteriorated, damaged, porous or defective concrete is a must for any repair work but the extent of. How To Guide Repair/Protection Guide Practical Civil Engineering Repairing'

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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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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The possibility of crack development in different structural concrete elements can be reduced by adopting various design and construction measures.

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