Category: Video
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URM UnReinforced Masonry Building
Unreinforced masonry buildings (URM buildings) are structures made from bricks, stones, concrete blocks, or other masonry units that are not reinforced with steel bars (rebar) or other forms of internal support. These buildings rely solely on the weight of the masonry units and the mortar that binds them together for structural integrity. Key characteristics of…
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Chemical Admixtures for Ready Mix Concrete
Chemical admixtures are used in ready mix concrete to enhance its properties and performance. Here are some common types of chemical admixtures and their uses: 1. Water-Reducing Admixtures: 2. Retarding Admixtures: 3. Accelerating Admixtures: 4. Superplasticizers (High-Range Water Reducers): 5. Air-Entraining Admixtures: 6. Corrosion Inhibitors: 7. Shrinkage-Reducing Admixtures: 8. Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) Inhibitors: 9. Waterproofing…
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What does concrete look like inside of the mixer truck
What does wet or plastic concrete look like while inside of the mixer truck?
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Filling bollard posts
It was a sweltering 96 degrees today, and the bollard post was the goal. Thanks to Izzy and Ian, this job was a dinger.
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Residential Driveway in North East Portland Raw Video
Typical overcast day here in Portland, Oregon and that is PERFECT for pouring a new concrete driveway with some friendly homeowners. Short video is to demonstrate how tight our trucks can fit. Notice the lack of power lines or utilities that can present a danger when a large mixer truck is onsite.