Concrete

Concrete

Referring to an artificial, stonelike material used for various structural purposes, that is made from the drying and hardening of cement.

Industry: Building materials

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Plasticity

Building materials; Concrete

Property of freshly mixed concrete, cement paste or mortar which determines its ease of moulding or resistance to deformation.

A masonry block made of crushed cinders and Portland cement. This type of block is lighter and has a higher insulating value than concrete. Because moisture causes deterioration of cinder block, it ...

Clinker

Building materials; Concrete

The resulting admixture from burning a combination of limestone with silica, alumina, and iron oxide-containing materials. A lump or ball of the fused material, usually 1/8" to 1" in diameter, is ...

Cementitious

Building materials; Concrete

Having cement-like, cementing, or bonding type properties. Material or substance producing bonding properties or cement-like materials.

Cement slurry

Building materials; Concrete

A thin, watery cement mixture for pumping or for use as a wash over a surface.

Central plant

Building materials; Concrete

A facility that makes and distributes ready-mix or pre-mixed concrete loading the material into agitator trucks.

Chair

Building materials; Concrete

In concrete formwork, a small metal or plastic support for the reinforcing steel. The support is used to maintain proper positioning during concrete placement.