Concrete

Concrete

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

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Concrete

Formed metal channels, typically 10 feet long, with a height that varies from 4" to 24" and used for straight concrete forming and pours. The width of the base can vary between 2" and 4" dependent on ...

Steam curing

Building materials; Concrete

Curing of concrete or mortar in water vapour at atmospheric or higher pressures and at temperatures between about 100° and 420° F (40° and 215° C). Usually used in pre-cast concrete operation.

Steel trowel

Building materials; Concrete

A steel hand tool or machine used to create a dense, smooth finish on a concrete surface.

Specific gravity

Building materials; Concrete

The ratio of the weight of a material at a stated temperature to the weight of the same volume of gas-free distilled water.

Surface moisture

Building materials; Concrete

Free moisture retained on the surfaces of aggregate particles which becomes part of the mixing water in the concrete mix; Swirl Finish A nonskid texture imparted to a concrete surface during final ...

Temperature rise

Building materials; Concrete

The increase of concrete temperature caused by heat of hydration and heat from other sources.

Tamper

Building materials; Concrete

An implement used to consolidate concrete or mortar in moulds or forms. A hand-operated device for compacting floor topping or other unformed concrete by impact from the dropped device in preparation ...