Pouring Concrete Tips

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Pouring Concrete Tips
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• What is Concrete?
• Concert is a mixture of paste (cement and water)
  and aggregates (sand and stone) that bind
  together to form a rock like mass known as
  concrete. Concrete also contains chemicals
  admixtures to enhance the speicific properties of
  concrete. These chemicals are used to improve the
  workability and durability of concrete. Concrete
  can be molded or formed into any shape when it is
  newly mixed and becomes strong and durable as it
  hardens. Concrete is used to construct anything
  from skyscrapers or dams to patios and curbs.
• What are the keys to a successful project?
• The key to achieving a strong, durable concrete
  for your projects are as follows
• Utilizing high quailty raw materials
• Ordering the proper concrete for the application
• Skillful placement and finishing
• Following proper curing practices and protecting
  the concrete
• What is Air Entrainment?
• All concrete that is exposed to freeze-thaw must
  be air entrained using an chemical admixture.
  This involves the placement of many tiny air
  bubbles that are 1mm or less, within the
  concrete. These air bubbles reduce the stress on
  concrete when water expands during the
  transformation to ice during colder weather.
• What are some of the key things to look for
  during concrete placement?
• When looking for concrete placement, there are
  key factors to consider. These factors are as
  follows

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