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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Last week when I was preparing for a couple of weeks on the road I wrote about why I value the trade show experience. This week’s blog is coming to you from Las Vegas, where my company is exhibiting at the World of Concrete , one of my favorite shows.

Las Vegas Foundation Roads Concrete

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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Contract Materials

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

AUGUST 16, 2012

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Foundation Concrete Materials Design

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Maine Materials

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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REDUCING DRYING SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Contract Materials

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TYPES OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Nominal Mixes In the past the specifications for concrete prescribed the proportions of cement, fine and coarse aggregates.

Concrete Design Foundation Materials

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FEATURES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Environment Materials

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WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS?

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS?

Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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PUMPED CONCRETE PUMP TYPES & SELECTION

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

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Concrete Transportation Foundation Design

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3) 3) The off-sets are measured from axial lines and the frontage lines are placed in their correct position relative to local requirements. (4)

Foundation Concrete Materials Design

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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR DESIGN MIX CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

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Concrete Design Foundation Materials

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PRESTRESSED CONCRETE OVER REINFORCED CONCRETE.

The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Comparison

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PRECAST CONCRETE PROCESS

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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CONCRETE CREEP

The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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FACTORS AFFECTING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

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Concrete Materials Foundation Design

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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

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Concrete Inspections Foundation Materials

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WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE?

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE? Tweet Precast concrete is cast under factory controlled conditions and not erected on site until it is fully hardened.

Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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THIN SHELL CONCRETE STRUCTURE?TYPES & FORMS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

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Concrete Construction Foundation Materials

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TESTS ON WATER FOR CONCRETE

The Constructor

AUGUST 18, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

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Concrete Portland Foundation Materials

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Maine Materials

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COMPOSITION OF REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE (RPC)

The Constructor

DECEMBER 17, 2011

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Concrete Portland Foundation Materials

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BULK DESNSITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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STRESS-STRAIN CURVE FOR CONCRETE

The Constructor

JANUARY 22, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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HAND MIXING OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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CONCRETE CURING METHODS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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LOADS ON PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDINGS

The Constructor

AUGUST 24, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

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Residential Site Plans Concrete

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PILES AND PILE CAPS

The Constructor

MARCH 17, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Engineering

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BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

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Construction Concrete Foundation Materials

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SHEAR WALL - ITS TYPES AND POSITIONING

The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Structural Engineering Materials

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PILE LOAD CAPACITY

The Constructor

MARCH 17, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Engineering

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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

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Inspections Concrete Foundation Roads

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TYPES OF PRECAST COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING

The Constructor

MARCH 27, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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DIGITAL COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

hardened concrete). hardened concrete). hardened concrete). hardened concrete). hardened concrete). hardened concrete).

Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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COMMON STRUCTURAL FAILURE CAUSES

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Engineering Design