concrete mix

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concrete
adjective
uk
/ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/us
/ˈkɑːn.kriːt/
clear and certain, or real and existing in a form that can be seen ...
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mix
noun
uk
/mɪks/us
/mɪks/
a ...
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Until a carbon tax is implemented, companies are unwilling to take the chance with newconcretemixrecipes even if this reduces carbon emissions.
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Although it is not required by the rules of the competition, some competitive concrete canoes haveconcretemixdesigns that are less dense than water.
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Technological developments in sprayed concrete technology have resulted in steel and polypropylene fibres being added to theconcretemixto improve lining strength.
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Good design and a well-chosenconcretemixwill provide additional protection for many applications.
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Theconcretemixis created at 5,000 psi and bonds directly to the foam insulation.
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It consists of a three-dimensional fibre matrix, containing a specially formulated dryconcretemix.
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However, adding high-reactivity pozzolans into theconcretemixprevents such a conversion reaction.
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Theconcretemixachieves a high density and cures over time into a strong monolithic block.
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Theconcretemixwould allow for the malleability of clay and upon drying would have more permanence as a building block.
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A specialconcretemixis designed over several months, emphasizing among other qualities, an optimal balance between strength and low density.
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These materials are used for general constructions andconcretemixwalls and protection layers for foundation of dams.
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Industrial sized reversing drum mixers can have a capacity of 9 m and can produce a mid qualityconcretemixin as little as 40 seconds.
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Empirical formulae have been developed for predicting the parameter values in the foregoing equations on the basis of concrete strength and some parameters of theconcretemix.
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Investigation of the rubble revealed that a substandardconcretemixof cement and sea water and poorly reinforced concrete was used for the ceilings and walls.
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The mechanical properties of hardened concrete increase if less water is used in theconcretemixdesign, however reducing the water-to-cement ratio may decrease the ease of mixing and application.
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The use of decomposed granite from the site to color the textile blocks introduced natural impurities to theconcretemix, and combined with air pollution caused premature decay.
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This condition occurs when the flooring is installed before the water in theconcretemixthat is not needed for hydration (strengthening) has had adequate time to evaporate.
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The choice of aconcretemixdepends on the need of the project both in terms of strength and appearance and in relation to local legislation and building codes.
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The elastic modulus of concrete can vary widely and depends on theconcretemix, age, and quality, as well as on the type and duration of loading applied to it.
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There is a driver of a concrete mixing lorry.
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