a space within a concrete structure under construction in which fresh concrete is not to be placed, called core in United Kingdom.
air jet used in shotcrete gunning to remove rebound or other loose material from the work area.
improvement of the chemical or physical properties of a raw material or intermediate product by the removal or modification of undesirable components or impurities.
a clay composed principally of minerals of the montmorillonoid group,characterized by high adsorption and large volume change with wetting or drying.
(1) material forming the matrix of concretes, mortars, and sanded grouts; (2) chemical treatment applied to fibers to give integrity to mats, roving, and reinforcement.
a narrow strip of wood placed over the vertical joint of sheathing or paneling; also used to hold several boards together (also called batten strip). (See also cleat.)
a structural member subjected to axial load and bending moment.
a mineral, barium sulfate (BaSO 4 ), used in either pure or impure form as concrete aggregate primarily for the construction of high-density radiation shielding concrete (also called barytes in the United Kingdom).
(1) a subfloor slab or working mat, either previously placed and hardened or freshly placed, on which floor topping is placed in a later operation; (2) the underlying stratum on which a concrete slab, such as a pavement, is placed. (See also mud mat and s
calcium sulfate hemihydrate, 2CaSO 4 – H 2 O. (See also hemihydrate andplaster of paris.)
Stay connected and subscribe to get the latest news. You can unsubscribe at any time.
"*" indicates required fields
By submitting the form, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Corporate Headquarters: 1645 East Kent Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5P 2S8 Canada
Calgary (Cementec): 13 Industry Way SE, Calgary, Alberta T3S 0A2 Canada
China: Room 1012, Block B, Tongzhou Wanda Plaza, No. 58, Xinhua West Street, Tongzhou District, Beijing
India (Kryton Buildmat Co. Pvt.): 136-137 Centrum Plaza, Golf Course Road, Sector 53, Gurgaon Haryana 122002