What is Concrete?

Concrete is composed of three main materials: 1.) Aggregate (Coarse & Fine)   2.) Water   3.) Cement     The Chemical Reaction: The three materials (aggregate, water, and cement) are mixed together to form concrete. A chemical reaction between the cement and water cause the concrete to harden through a process called hydration. This

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Concrete Pouring Methods

There are three regularly applied methods to pouring concrete… Tailgating, Buggying, & Pumping     1) Tailgating Tailgating is the method of pouring concrete straight down the chute from the concrete truck. Most concrete trucks come equipped with multiple chutes that can reach up to fifteen feet in length. Chutes can be added & deleted

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3 Types of Concrete Construction Joints

What are the Different Types of Concrete Construction Joints? There are three different types of concrete construction joints: Butt-Type, Keyway, & Dowel.   Why are Concrete Construction Joints Necessary? Whether we like it or not, dirt moves. In turn, concrete slabs are going to move. Concrete construction joints are what keep the two slabs from shifting between one

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Fiber Mesh in Concrete Construction

What is Fiber Mesh? (Also Called: Synthetic Fibers) There are several materials that are commonly used as fibers in concrete mix designs. A list of fiber materials include acrylic, cotton, glass, graphite, aramid, nylon, polyester, polyethylene, & steel. Contact your local concrete supplier to find out what fiber material they use in their concrete. Why Use

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Durability Enhancing Concrete Admixtures

Air Entraining – Corrosion Inhibiting – ASR Inhibiting – Shrinkage Reducing – Permeability Reducing Air Entraining Admixtures: The most common type of durability enhancing admixture, air entraining admixtures create microscopic bubbles within the concrete that provide the following benefits: Protects Against Freeze Thaw Cycles Increases Workability Reduces Bleeding & Segregation Increases Strength Corrosion Inhibiting Admixtures:

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