HIGH VOLUME FLY ASH CONCRETE
The Constructor
JANUARY 20, 2013
Fly ash is used as the blending agent to achieve durable concrete; fly ash contains reactive silica which reacts with Ca(OH)2 and forms calcium.
Use of waste plastic materials as FA and CA in concrete
The Constructor
OCTOBER 2, 2016
Sir/Madam this is Pranav I would like to know that whether the mixing of waste plastic materials as FA and CA in concrete is implemented or not?
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CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS
The Constructor
APRIL 2, 2012
This tie prevents the beam and the slab separating during the in-situ concrete screeding operation. Finally, in-situ concrete is poured. First, a rubber bearing is placed at the support point. When the slab is in position, a welded connection is made. Reinforcement is placed onto the top of the slab.
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Sugar in Concrete | Effect of Sugar on Concrete Strength | Sugar as a Concrete Surface Retarder | Addition of Sugar in Concrete Results in Setting Time
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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CABLE STAYED METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
Cable-stayed bridges can be either concrete or steel though a combination of both materials is often chosen. Fig: Stay cable anchorages on a concrete deck For concrete cable stayed bridges free cantilever construction is considered economical. In concrete stay-cabled anchorages are placed under the deck.
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Specifying corrosion inhibiting admixtures for concrete structures
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. If funding is plentiful, what additional steps can be taken to maximize reinforced concrete durability? Why is concrete corrosion a concern? Photo courtesy Cortec Middle East.
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Fly Ash in Concrete
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 24, 2020
Pozzolanic admixtures or mineral admixtures are those materials which in itself don't have any cementitious characteristics however show cementitious properties in their finely separated structure when joined with lime, for example Calcium Hydroxide (Ca (OH)2) with dampness. Consequently, it upgrades the solidness properties of concrete.
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AEC Next is a Must for Construction Professionals
Construction Marketing
MAY 3, 2018
The first will be June 5-7 in Anaheim, CA. They continue to use dead materials like concrete, wood, and steel. The special event offers the most vendors, the most attendees, and the greatest number of offerings fit for your entire team. The conference will take place twice this year.
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How to measure concrete mix design
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 26, 2019
Concrete mix design refers to the method utilized for finding out the exact ratios of cement, sand and aggregates for concrete so that the target strength of concrete can be obtained. For concrete mix design, different types of laboratory testing and calculations should be accomplished to get exact mix ratios.
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Sage Timberline Estimating to adopt industry-standard Microsoft SQL.
Cassell Construction Estimating
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
We attended the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Also at World of Concrete: when we spoke with Steve Watt, president of WinEstimator Inc. Our travel schedule is busy this month: after attending World of Concrete Feb 2-4, we’re down in Phoenix talking to our customers in the Valley of the Sun.
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7 Modern Marvels in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 23, 2017
million cubic yards of concrete to build. But the Hoover Dam is much more than just a big concrete barrier; it also generates 4 billion kilowatt-hours of hydroelectric power every year, which is enough to serve the energy needs of more than a million people. 2 Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, CA).
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Julian Construction Informs Public Of Different Foundation Types.
Julian Construction
MARCH 5, 2012
A pile foundation uses concrete or wood piles to support a home and is similar to a crawl foundation.” . | Julian Construction Gives Basics On Finding A Contractor For Home » 03/05/2012. Julian Construction Informs Public Of Different Foundation Types.
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Construction Company Issues Public Statement On Foundation Safety
Julian Construction
APRIL 24, 2012
Buildings with reinforced concrete had very little, if any, structural issues.” » 04/24/2012. Construction Company Issues Public Statement On Foundation Safety.
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Julian Construction Says Prevention is Best Solution for Concrete Slab
Julian Construction
SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
. | Julian Construction Helps Energy-Conscious Homeowners & Businesses Qualify for CA Solar Rebates » 09/05/2010. Julian Construction Says Prevention is Best Solution for Concrete Slab Failure. “Regularly inspecting foundations for cracks, sinking or other damage is the best way to prevent concrete slab failure.”
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Julian Construction
MARCH 28, 2012
Some homes were built without a concrete and steel foundation, while others were made of un-reinforced masonry, that of brick or stone. In some cases, the original concrete was made of poor quality materials or has been badly deteriorated over the years.” Construction Company Compares “Replacement” With “Repair”.
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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2021
Symposium conducted at the meeting of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC)-7, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Industrial bridge construction with cast in place concrete, M.Sc. Management of production in construction: a theoretical view Lean Construction Institute. Koskela, L. Koskela, L., & Leikas, J.
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Foundation Repair Company Warns of Foundations Issues with Older
Julian Construction
AUGUST 1, 2012
Company Urges Owners of Homes Built Over 55 Years Ago to Get Regular Foundation Inspections LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction Inc. ( [link] ) has recently released a warning to homeowners about potential issues and problems with the foundations on older homes. Foundation Repair Company Warns of Foundations Issues with Older Homes.
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Engineering Libraries – An exclusive construction app for Civil & Structural Engineers
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 24, 2016
This construction app can be applied for the following :- • Steel • Concrete • Wood • Soil • Materials • General profiles (circular & rectangular) • Includes EU, US, CA, RU, UK, AU steel profiles • Metric & Imperial(see options) The most updated version is Engineering Libraries v0.88
Marisol Malibu: Setting a New Standard for Zero Carbon Real Estate
Stok
APRIL 25, 2021
The first of four single family homes in Marisol Malibu ’s new zero series in Malibu, CA has achieved Zero Carbon Ready status through the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and is on track to become the first Zero Carbon Certified building in California. Concrete: Had 25% of cement replaced with recycled material.
What Is PPC Cement | Uses of Portland Pozzolana Cement | Types of Pozzolana Materials | Properties of Portland Pozzolana Cement | Advantages & Disadvantages of Portland Pozzolana Cement
CivilJungle
MARCH 19, 2021
These are widely found in mass concrete works such as dikes, sewer tanks , dams , respectively. The reaction requires the absorption of Ca(OH)2 and therefore there is no output of Ca(OH)2. The reduction in Ca(OH)2 improves the toughness of cement paste by making cement paste thick and impervious.
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What Is PPC Cement | Uses of Portland Pozzolana Cement | Types of Pozzolana Materials | Properties of Portland Pozzolana Cement | Advantages & Disadvantages of Portland Pozzolana Cement
CivilJungle
MARCH 19, 2021
These are widely found in mass concrete works such as dikes, sewer tanks , dams , respectively. The reaction requires the absorption of Ca(OH)2 and therefore there is no output of Ca(OH)2. The reduction in Ca(OH)2 improves the toughness of cement paste by making cement paste thick and impervious.
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Details about nominal mix and design mix
Construction Cost Estimating
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Definition for Nominal Mix: The concrete is extensively applied as construction materials and several mixes of fixed ratio are now being used with concrete to retain adequate strength. Nominal mix concrete is applied for concrete of grades M5, M7.5, These mixes are known as nominal mixes. M10, M15 and M20. 3 With 1:1.5:3
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40 List of Common Construction Abbreviations
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 13, 2017
ACF: Architectural Concrete Finish. ACI: American Concrete Institute. CA: Compressed Air. CB: Catch Basin, Concrete Block, Cast Brass, Coal Bin. CBL: Concrete Block. CMU: Concrete Masonry Unit. CMUP: Concrete Masonry Unit Painted. CONC: Concrete. CONCP: Concrete Painted. ABV: Above.
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Weather Alert Systems in Construction
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Let’s say that you have scheduled a masonry on concrete for tomorrow. Otherwise, there is high risk that the low temperature will affect the strength of the concrete and that a number of repairs will be necessary later on. According to forecast, though, temperature may go below 0℃ in the evening. The same is true about seasons, too.
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114 FrameDesign – An Exclusive Construction App For 2D Frames Design
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 4, 2016
FrameDesign contains the following features : F, T and q (rectangular and triangular) loads Fixed and hinge connections at beam ends Moment, Shear, Stress, Deflection, Reaction forces and Unity checks Imposed deflections M, N, V, ux, uz, utot, phi, sigma and unity checks output Fixed, hinge and roller supports in any direction Load cases and load combinations, (..)
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What Is Foundation Repair | Foundation Techniques | Effects of Foundation Damage | What Foundation Repair Techniques Are Available
CivilJungle
MAY 16, 2021
Slab Jacking, Mud Jacking, Concrete Lifting, and Slab Leveling. This methodology is utilized to lift up uneven concrete & is ideal for raising porches, steps , decks, walkways, garage floors & driveways. Ponderous Mud or Concrete Mixture. The new concrete blend strengthens base for the old one. Concrete Piers.
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Chemical activation of fly ash cements
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 10, 2019
This technology frequently leads to superior concrete performance and higher clinker replacement in blended cements by: Enhancing the dissolution of the aluminate phases to accelerate the hydration of calcium sulfoaluminate phases. Changing the Ca/Si ratio of C-S-H. Changing the amount and morphology of portlandite.
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Top 10 Cement Companies in USA
CivilJungle
MARCH 17, 2021
Glendora, CA. Ready-Mix Concrete. Cemex is primarily known for producing, manufacturing, and distributing aggregate, cement, and ready-mix concrete in more than 50 countries in the world. One of Cemex’s most famous projects is the construction of a concrete volcano at the Universal Theme park in Orlando. Irving, TX.
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Julian Construction Urges Foundation Retrofitting
Julian Construction
OCTOBER 24, 2012
Julian Construction founder Julian De La Torre stated: “An earthquake retrofitting is the process of firmly attaching a house to its concrete foundation using foundation plates and anchor bolts.
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What Is Falsework | Types of Falsework |Causes of Falsework Failures
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
Falsework can be used to support formwork for in-situ concrete, prefabricated concrete elements, steel sections0, or stone arches, for example, during bridge construction. Falsework may be required to support steel and timber frameworks and masonry arches as well as in situ and precast concrete construction. •
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All About of Construction Equipment | Types of Construction Equipment | Machines Used in Construction | Heavy-Duty Equipment
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Also Read : What Is Salt Concrete Finish | How to Create a Salt Finish | Rock Salt Concrete Finish Installation Procedure. Concrete Mixers. Concrete Mixers. A concrete mixer is used to form concrete by making a homogeneous combination of cement, sand, aggregate, and water. Construction Equipment.
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New College Of The Desert Visual Arts Building Breaks Ground In California
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 12, 2013
The new Visual Arts Building at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA will be an anchor for a re-conceived Arts District and will tie in the arts facility with the rest of the academic community. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. The latest project from architecture and design firm Perkins+Will recently broke ground.
Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 6, 2022
World of Concrete (Las Vegas, NV). The 2022 World of Concrete (WOC) theme is all about grit, designed to reflect the tenacity and determination construction professionals demonstrate every day on and off the jobsite. Groundbreaking Women in Construction 2022 (GWIC) (San Francisco, CA). ENR FutureTech (San Francsico, CA).
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Top 5 Android Apps In 2016 For Construction Professionals
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 25, 2016
Beam Design This finite element app is specially designed for for civil engineers, mechanical engineers, architects and students to create design for continuous beams. Floor Plan Creator This android based is used to generate detailed and perfect floor plans.
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40 Fall Conferences 2019: Top Takeaways
Stok
OCTOBER 30, 2019
CoreNet Global Summit Orange County | Anaheim, CA. #6: Net Zero 2019 | Los Angeles, CA. #9: Demonstrated by the staggering fact that concrete production makes up 8% of global emissions on its own, embodied carbon will play a key role in any solution we come up with. VERGE 19 | Oakland, CA. #11: Washington D.C.’s
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Julian Construction Speaks Out On Danger Of Foundation Settlement
Julian Construction
MARCH 29, 2013
Construction Company Highlights Indicators For And Remedies Of Foundation Settlement LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction Inc., ( [link] ) a foundation construction and repair company in the Greater LA Area, recently sent out a warning to homeowners advising on the settling of a house foundation, and the effects it can have on a home.
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Properties of Sand | Physical Properties of Sand | Chemical Properties of Sand
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Also, read: What Is Honeycomb In Concrete | Cause | Cure | Type of Grouting. Also, read: What Is Honeycomb In Concrete | Cause | Cure | Type of Grouting. Also, read: What Is Slump Cone Test | Principle of Slump Test | Types of Concrete Slump. Large grained sands are being used to produce large castings. Grain Shape of Sand.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Landon Arciero, Largo Concrete Inc. San Francisco, CA. Fremont, CA. Sue’s career began as a Field Engineer for a Colorado-based general contractor in Salinas, CA, working in field operations. Senior Project Manager, Largo Concrete Inc. Fremont, CA. Suchayita (Sue) Bhattacharjee, Herrero Builders.
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Remembering Earthen Builder David Easton
Natural Building
JUNE 10, 2021
“I found a book on the rack of a natural food store in Jackson, CA that was ‘How to Build Your House of Earth’ by an Australian named Rex Middleton. Rammed earth uses less concrete and steel; it is recyclable; it requires less embedded energy; it is fireproof.
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From mass masonry to veneer: The evolution of cavity wall design
Construction Specifier
MAY 31, 2024
These structures consist of a steel frame or, less often, a concrete frame, infilled with brick or hollow clay tile. The exterior wythe, typically brick, and interior wythe, which could comprise brick, structural clay tile, or concrete masonry units (CMU), were connected by metal ties. Cavity walls were being constructed in the U.S.
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64 Julian Construction Speaks Out On Danger Of Foundation Settlement
Julian Construction
MARCH 29, 2013
Construction Company Highlights Indicators For And Remedies Of Foundation Settlement LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction Inc., ( [link] ) a foundation construction and repair company in the Greater LA Area, recently sent out a warning to homeowners advising on the settling of a house foundation, and the effects it can have on a home.
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Top Roofing Companies in USA
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Also Read: Concrete Construction Tools for Construction Sites. Fresno, CA. Stockton, CA. Fresno, CA. Cracking Moment | Cracking of Concrete | Types of Cracks in Concrete | Calculating of Cracking Moment for Hollow Rectangular Beam. Maximum number of staffs in this company: 2700-5000. Empire Roofing.
17 Types of Cement, Properties and Uses in Construction
Construction Test
JUNE 7, 2019
Each type of cement has different properties , use for concrete with any grade of concrete and its chemical composition. Rapid hardening cement can be used in prefabricated concrete construction, road works etc. Slump loss of the ultra rapid hardening polymer modified concretes rapid at higher fiber content.
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Types of Bearing Capacity Failures of Foundation | Bearing Capacity Definitions | Theory of Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity
CivilJungle
APRIL 22, 2021
Assuming that density (concrete), and soil density (are similar enough to be treated equal, then. At the moment of failure, the strain from each ground is proportional to the product of the PP passive earth pressure and the cohesion force Ca. Cinder Block Vs Concrete Block | What Is Cinder Blocks | What Is Concrete Blocks.
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