synthetic detergent used to entrain air in hydraulic-cement mixtures.
the maximum pressure to which a soil or other material should be subjected to guard against shear failure or excessive settlement.
see service dead load and service live load.
maximum permissible stress used in design of members of a structure and based on a factor of safety against rupture or yielding of any type.
concrete made with calcium-aluminate cement.
Background The newly-constructed Amain Boutique Motel in Tucheng City, Taipei consists of 71 rooms on 5 floors on a foundation of 1700 square meters (18,299 square feet). The specifiers planned to waterproof the above grade structure after all the concrete had cured. The Amain Boutique Motel contains numerous wet areas including ponds, hot tubs and pools. … Read More
Saving Time, Money, and Resources While Stopping Water Ingress Background The Amaya Residence 2 is a residential complex that resides on an area of 10,000 m2 (107,639 ft2). This complex, which consists of six separate buildings with 170 apartments and penthouses, is located in one of the rapidly developing areas in Sofia, Bulgaria, next to … Read More
Concrete International Magazine – April, 2003 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) International Spring 2003 Vancouver Convention was a complete success. “I am proud to have played such an important part in organizing and coordinating the activities.” Says Kari Yuers, Kryton’s President and CEO.
Bringing the American Dream to Life with Watertight Waterproofing Background The term American dream refers, in part, to the United States of America’s notion that upward social mobility and success is possible for every individual through hard work. This popular mindset can be seen in an array of different capacities, including where one lives. Changsha … Read More
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