mixture of hydraulic cement, aggregates, and water, with or withoutadmixtures, fibers, or other cementitious materials.
member with a ratio of height-to-least-lateral-dimension exceeding 3 used primarily to support axial compressive load.
the process of reducing the volume of voids in a material such as soil by input of mechanical energy. (See also consolidation.)
(1) (on concrete) material applied to a surface by brushing, dipping, mopping, spraying, troweling, etc., to preserve, protect, decorate, seal, or smooth the substrate. (2) (on agg r egate particles) foreign or deleterious substances found adhering to the
having cementing properties.
to place a material in a crack or joint with the intent of retarding entry of dirt or water. (See also joint filler or joint sealant.)
any of a number of materials that are capable of binding aggregate particles together. (See also hydraulic cement.)
(1) reaction between carbon dioxide and a hydroxide or oxide to form a carbonate, especially in cement paste, mortar, or concrete; (2) the reaction with calcium compounds to produce calcium carbonate.
(1) a measure of the rated volume of a particular concrete mixer or agitator, usually limited by specifications to a maximum percentage of total gross volume; (2) the output of concrete, aggregate, or other product per unit of time (as plant capacity or
a coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or less commonly flax for use as a water-retaining covering in curing concrete surfaces (also called Hessian).
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