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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

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Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges.

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Concrete floors in diverse facilities: Key factors for optimal performance

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percent, Metropolitan Park teams optimized curing to account for lower cement content and reduce undulation that would negatively affect floor flatness (FF). To lower global warming potential (GWP) by 18.5 Floors at the higher range of deviation may require installation of self-leveling underlayments or other topping materials.