the sharp external corner edge that is formed at the junction of two planes or surfaces.
the maximum displacement from the mean position in connection with vibration.
(1) in prestressed concrete, to lock the stressed tendon in position so that it will retain its stressed condition; (2) in precast-concrete construction, to attach the precast units to the building frame; (3) in slabs-on-grade orwalls, to fasten to rock
(1) in post-tensioning, a device used to anchor the tendon to the concrete member; (2) in pretensioning, a device used to maintain the elongationof a tendon during the time interval between stressing and release; (3) in precast-concrete construction, th
salts of alkali metals, principally sodium and potassium; specifically sodium and potassium occurring in constituents of concrete and mortar, usually expressed in chemical analyses as the oxides Na 2 O and K 2 O. (See also low-alkali cement.)
(1) the process of providing motion in mixed concrete just sufficient to prevent segregation or loss of workability; (2) the mixing and homogenization of slurries or finely ground powders by either mechanical means or injection of air. (See also agitator
a device for maintaining workability and preventing segregation of mixed concrete by agitation. (See also agitation.)
a general term for a material that may be used either as an addition to cement or an admixture in concrete, for example, an air-entraining agent.
a gathering into a ball or mass.
granular material, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, crushed hydraulic- cement concrete, or iron blast-furnace slag, used with a cementing medium to produce either concrete or mortar. (See also heavyweight aggregate and lightweight aggregate.)
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