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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

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Despite calls for clarity in specification language with accurate descriptions of work results, the definition of polished concrete has broadened to accommodate any floor finish that produces a shine. By definition, the burnished version of polished concrete can include coating the floor with waxes and resins.

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From mix to fix: The benefits of single-component grout

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Delving into the product’s definition helps one better understand what makes this type of grout a standout material. Lacking open pores, the cured grout is easier to clean, and mold and bacterial growth within the grout are eliminated. Once the grout is completely cured, it is impervious to moisture and stains.

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Concrete tips: why effective curing practices are important

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Proper concrete curing methods are critical for achieving the overall strength, durability, performance, and aesthetics of concrete. Unfortunately, despite the relatively low cost of effective curing practices, this step is often overlooked or minimized. Part of the reason is confusion around the definition of “curing.”

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Role of air barriers in mitigating disease transmission

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Therefore, while curing and combatting COVID-19 in patients remains under development in the medical field, many design-, and construction-related industry groups have been working hard to understand other ways to prevent the spread in enclosed spaces.

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Back to basics: The four steps to creating effective concrete

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Those steps are: mix design, consolidation, finishing, and curing. ASTM C 125, Standard Definition of Terms Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates , explains concrete is a composite of cement and embedded fragments of aggregate (rock and sand).

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Assessing mass concrete with thermal control plans

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As a result, more attention has been placed on the internal heat generation that takes place while the concrete cures. There is no universal definition of mass concrete. If ignored, this heat can lead to thermal cracking and reduced long-term strength. Concrete elements that require a thermal analysis are labeled as “mass concrete.”

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What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete | Cast in Place Concrete Advantages and Disadvantages | Concrete Casting Techniques

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Definition of Cast in Place Concrete. Cast in situ concrete must be cured before it is subjected to any other loads. After 2-3 days, formworks are removed, and the concrete is ready for curing work. The curing step is done by water curing, wet curing, moisture-retaining, and liquid membrane curing.