Coloured Pigment
is added to a material to provide its colour.
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Column
a vertically spanning, load bearing element which supports a structure above the concrete slab.
Read MoreCompaction
is the reduction of air voids in fresh concrete after it has been placed.
Read MoreCompressive and Flexural Strength
The standard method of specifying concrete for most structural applications is by characteristic cube strength. However the important strength parameter for ground-supported slabs is flexural tensile strength.
Read MoreConcrete Delamination
is the debonding of a thin layer of concrete from the surface of a concrete slab.
Read MoreConcrete in Cold Store Floors
Concrete floors are usually used in cold stores with temperatures as low as -400C.
Read MoreConcrete Mix Design
is the process of deciding the constituents of a concrete mix and their quantities in order to obtain the best concrete properties to comply with design requirements.
Read MoreConcrete Pump
A concrete pump is used to quickly move concrete from a truck into the formwork in which it is being placed, where direct discharge from the truck isn’t possible.
Read MoreConcrete Rheology
is the study of how well fresh concrete flows.
Read MoreConcrete Specification
Concrete should be specified in accordance with EN 206-1 and BS 8500. Product conformity certification is required for designated concrete and is recommended for designed and all other types of concrete.
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