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ASTM International
ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products,...
Sikaflex Products for Marine Application
Deck caulking
For timber decks that are completely watertight and weather resistant, Sika has developed Sikaflex 290 DC. Extremely easy to use, this one-part polyurethane deck caulking compound can be sanded flush with the deck when cured to...
Decorate Your House with DIY Painting Projects
DIY house painting project made easy – Anyone can do it, not only you…
Some properties of concrete using microsilica
What is micro-silica or silica fume?
Micro-silica (silica fume) results from the reduction of quartz (SiO2) by carbon in the electric arc furnace. Part of the only partially reduced quartz evaporates as SiO and is re-oxidized to SiO2, when...
Antiwashout Underwater Concrete
Antiwashout underwater concrete is an underwater concrete that has improved resistance to segregation as a result of adding an antiwashout admixture. Antiwashout underwater concrete (or underwater antiwash concrete) shall have the required...
Design of Industrial Flooring
Selection and Design of the Industrial Flooring
What causes the deterioration must be taken into account:
Mechanical: Abrasion/ Erosion/ Impact/ Vibration
Physical: Temperature/Humidity/ Water/Frost
Chemical and Biological: Acids/ Oil/ Grease/...
Routes into construction careers
There are several routes to the different careers within the construction industry. Craft industries offer jobs where employees train while they work through apprenticeships and other training schemes. Another way, where many construction staff...
Construction Insurance FAQ
The 6 questions are frequently asked about Construction Insurance.
Cement in Concrete
Basically concrete mixture is composed of cement, aggregates, admixtures and water. This article will discuss on cement in concrete.
Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use. It is basic ingredient of concrete, mortar...
Green Building Standards
Green building standards focus on making residential and commercial buildings more environmentally friendly, sustainable and healthier for their occupants. Many builders and designers are implementing green building standards into their designs...