Information for Ordering Concrete When ordering pre-mixed concrete, you will need to tell the supplier: Name and address for delivery The use of the concrete (i.e. driveway, housing slab, commercial) The amount you need in cubic
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Carbonation and Corrosion
Carbonation is the term used to describe the effect of carbon dioxide on a material. The phenomenon rarely leads to structural problems but carbonation-induced corrosion can lead to unsightly spalling on structures. The repair costs,
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Rodded Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregates Test (ASTM C29)
Rodded Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregates according to Astm C29 PURPOSE Astm C29: Determination of the unit weight of coarse aggregates in a compacted condition. This test method is applicable to aggregates not exceeding 15
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Concrete in Tension: Tensile Strength of Concrete
Compacting Factor Test
There is no generally accepted method of directly measuring the amount of work necessary to achieve full compaction, which is a definition of workability. Probably the best test yet available uses the inverse approach: the
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