GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. Are there resources to maintain the waterproofing system? Admixtures are simply incorporated into the concrete mix. Tanking methods.

Waterproofing Systems

Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2024

By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure. Typically, water vapor or moisture movement—called diffusion—travels from warm humid (i.e.

Roofing Systems

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.

Roofing Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Concrete-to-steel thermal breaks connect to the interior slab and isolate the steel clips that attach the rainscreen to the façade. Concrete-to-steel thermal breaks attach the sunshades to the concrete slab edges on 13 floors and fasten the steel entrance canopy to the concrete slab.

Concrete Pouring

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.

Roofing Systems

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 14, 2023

Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. Wall panel system construction is gaining popularity due to its labor and time savings to erect a building envelope.

Concrete Pouring

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. April 03, 2018.

Waterproofing Systems

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. April 03, 2018.

Waterproofing Systems

Construction Specifier

MARCH 14, 2024

has posted a new document addressing construction-generated moisture and its impact on commercial roofing systems. the trade association for the manufacturers of single-ply roofing systems and related component materials, has posted a new document addressing construction-generated moisture and its impact on commercial roofing systems.

Roofing Systems

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete). After the foundation work is completed, ground beam formwork preparation has been started and poured with concrete. Floor Slab or Roof Structure. Prepare Construction Site and Pour Foundation. Building Permits.

Painting/finishing

Natural Building

JUNE 20, 2020

Steve Kornher worked with adobe and rammed earth as well as various types of concrete masonry construction. Later, additions and roofs were added made of lightweight volcanic aggregate. All roofs are masonry vaults with shell motifs. With adobe and/or lightweight concrete construction, you can hack out a doorway later on.

Concrete Pouring

Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

To my knowledge, building science has never been approached with such an attitude of precise evaluation of all of the factors that affect the environmental impact of materials and building systems. Simple bar graphs indicate at a glance just how “green” each material or system might be.

Roofing Systems

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What Is Transportation of Concrete? Transportation of concrete is a process where we move freshly prepared concrete from one place to another place. Generally, we move concrete to that place where that concrete need to be dumped for structural construction purpose. Methods for Transportation of Concrete.

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete? Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. Another name of cast-in-situ concrete is poured-in-place concrete. Generally, concrete slabs, concrete foundations , beam, column, wall, roof, etc., What Is Cast in Place Concrete?

Concrete Pouring

HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2010

Reusable elements should include: Steel and concrete – save as much of the physical shell as you can. The base structure – no need to pour a new foundation. Roof systems – depending on their age and how they work into the new plan. Concrete slabs – only cut as needed to accommodate tenants.

Concrete Pouring

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Water is needed in the mixing the cement and binding them together to form concrete floors or walls of buildings. . And when water interferes with cement work in the form of heavy pouring rain, things can go worse than good! How long does concrete need to dry before it rains? Precautionary measures to Pour Concrete in the Rain.

Concrete Pouring

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. In 1854, William B.

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

JANUARY 7, 2021

Shotcrete/mortar/spray-concrete is a kind of refined concrete drizzled by gas hose-pipe nozzle at high pressure & velocity on a projectile motion on a prepared wall surface. It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming pools for interim support. Wet-Mix Shotcrete.

Concrete Pouring

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The post Exploring the Benefits of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Do you know that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has played a significant role in public building construction over the past decades? The estimated lifespan of RAAC planks is approximately 30 years.

Safety Regulations

BDC Network

MARCH 13, 2024

For example, there are several cities where if a solar canopy exceeds a certain percentage of a building’s roof area, you must count that solar canopy as part of the total building height. Europe is well on its way to creating completely regenerative systems, and emerging markets can leapfrog by learning from those strategies.

Building Codes

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Falsework can be used to support formwork for in-situ concrete, prefabricated concrete elements, steel sections0, or stone arches, for example, during bridge construction. Falsework may be required to support steel and timber frameworks and masonry arches as well as in situ and precast concrete construction. • Shorbrace System.

Foundation Systems

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 20, 2022

What Is a Concrete Expansion Joint? Concrete expansion joints are primarily a place or gap between two parts of a substantial plate; this space permits every definite dish to shift single-handedly and quickly from everyone. Also, a slight change discovers stress and strength on the concrete. What Is Construction Rate.

Concrete Pouring

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Tilt-Up construction combines the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the precision and efficiency of the Design-Build methodology. Tilt-Up construction features series of concrete panels tilted up into place to form a building’s exterior wall. Next, concrete is poured into the forms and finished.

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Instead of weight sometimes the volume of bitumen is specified, Presenting asphalt concrete mix design. Until half, into the dry and clean specific gravity bottle, pour the bituminous sample. With the neck of the bottle, A small funnel can be used for pouring the materials which prevent the material from coming in contact.

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Water can be the most destructive element for structures that are mainly constructed from concrete. The water which gets percolated from the roofs and then to the ceilings due to the improper Water Leakage from the ceiling is one of the common problems that is found in the ceiling of your house. Damaged Waterproofing System.

Ceiling Systems

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Reinforced Concrete Frame. The reinforced concrete frame is a superstructure combined with horizontal components , i.e. c olumns and vertical components, i.e. beams. Sometimes this concrete frame is also called as a skeleton of this entire structure. Concrete frames are mainly two types, those are-. Cast in situ.

Concrete Pouring

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Some specific items to inspect and document regarding a building’s exterior condition include: Gutters, drains, downspouts, drainage, roof – Decaying leaves, pine needles and dirt run-off can all contribute to ponding water and clogged gutters and downspouts, which is why it is essential that all roof drains remain clear of obstructions.

Maintenance

CivilJungle

APRIL 26, 2020

What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement , aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. The Pantheon is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, built-in 120 A.D. Different Types of Concrete. Dry lean Concrete.

Concrete Pouring

Strong Tie

APRIL 4, 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive In 2004, Simpson Strong-Tie acquired Quik Drive® fastening systems , a company based in Gallatin, Tennessee, USA. This product range now includes fasteners, mechanical and chemical anchors, lateral systems, powder-actuated tools, and connectors.

Building Products Distribution

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

Consider factors such as size, style, layout, number of rooms, and special features like outdoor spaces, basements, or energy-saving systems. In addition to your contractor, you may need to work with an architect, an engineer, and subcontractors specializing in plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC systems.

HVAC System Installation

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Metal “typhoon ties” are used as connectors between the walls, roof and floor panels, and the homes are further reinforced with poured concrete foundations, which replace the traditional stilts. Each house is made to order and can be customized to include elements such as solar panels on the roof.

Green Building

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Foundation – Concrete slab or piers poured to provide a solid, stable base according to building plans. Wall/Roof Panels – Attach insulated metal wall and roof panels to the frame with mechanical fasteners, according to engineering. Style – Color, siding look, roof pitch/shape.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

Painting/finishing

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2011

The pros and cons of various insulation systems are defined, with charts of R-values. This leads to a primer about the properties of concrete and how to mix and pour it. This can then support a variety of roofing materials, such as metal sheets or shingles. There is a chapter devoted to interior air quality.

Green Building

CivilJungle

MARCH 13, 2021

New technologies involve Shotcrete used for the new Austrian tunnelling system, by use of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) or even a tunnelling shield. Vertical walls with arch roof type. Tunnels shield the system (railway track, highway, sewage line , oil line, respectively.) Polycentric. Sequential Excavation Method.

Roofing Systems

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In building construction, the first stage is earth excavation , which is then followed by dewatering the trenches, laying of brick flat sloping and PCC layer, placing of reinforcement caging for the construction of footings, and finally the Concreting of foundations. Pour Grade is a two component Polysulphide sealant.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. in 2020, the U.S. m (30 to 45 ft), supporting both commercial and residential floor loads.

Flooring Systems