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May 16, 2022

Heavyweight Concrete: Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing 1

Heavyweight Concrete: Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing

Description The procedures for measuring, mixing, transporting, andplacing heavyweight concrete are similar to those used in con-ventional concrete construction; however, special expertiseand thorough planning are necessary for the successful com-pletion of this type of concrete work. The use of heavyweightconcrete in construction is a specialized field, and it is advis-able that the work be undertaken […]

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Placing Concrete by Pumping Methods 2

Placing Concrete by Pumping Methods

Description CI defines pumped concrete as concrete that is transport-ed through hose or pipe by means of a pump. Pumping con-crete through metal pipelines by piston pumps wasintroduced in the United States in Milwaukee in 1933. Thisconcrete pump used mechanical linkages to operate thepump and usually pumped through pipelines 6 in. or larger indiameter. Many

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Standard Specification for Cast-In-Place Architectural Concrete (ACI 303.1-97) 3

Standard Specification for Cast-In-Place Architectural Concrete (ACI 303.1-97)

Description P1. Standard Specification ACI 303.1 is intended to beused by reference or incorporation in its entirety in theProject Specifications. Individual sections, .COMarticles, or para-graphs shall not be copied into the Project Specifications,since taking them out of context may change their meaning.SI equivalents are provided for information only and are notpart of this specification. P2.

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Guide for Concrete Slabs that Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Materials 4

Guide for Concrete Slabs that Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Materials

Description Delamination, blistering, staining, mold growth, and otherproblems related to the installation and performance ofmoisture-sensitive flooring materials on concrete slabs arecommon. The problems include claims for total failure of theflooring system, construction-schedule delays caused by slowconcrete drying, and lawsuits involving indoor air quality. It iscurrently up to architects, engineers, floor covering installers,flooring and adhesive manufacturers,

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Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction 5

Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction

Description This guide presents state-of-the-art information relative to the construction of slab-on-ground and suspended-slab floors for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. It is applicable to the construction of normal weight and structural lightweight concrete floors and slabs made with conventional port land and blended cements. Slabs specifically intended for the containment of liquids are beyond

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