Cold Weather Concreting
At low temperatures, concrete sets slowly and strength gain is delayed. Not only may this result in the contractor being on the job longer than he had planned, but freezing damage to the concrete is possible both before and after stiffening takes place.
Recognize Possible Problems
When the air …
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Temperature extremes make it difficult to properly cure concrete. On hot days, too much water is lost by evaporation from newly placed concrete. If the temperature drops too close to freezing, hydration slows to …
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Good concrete can be obtained by using a wide variety of mix proportions if proper mix design procedures are used. A good general rule to use is the rule of 6′s:
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One of the most common questions we get about concrete, is “Why does concrete crack?” This is by far the most popular question in the history of concrete!
Concrete, like all other materials, will slightly change in volume when …
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Placing concrete in cold weather is not impossible. Typically in the cold, the biggest concern is with excessive moisture, which can cause bleeding water to come to the surface. Once this occurs, the finish …
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