Concreting Vertical Elements
The interior of columns is usually congested; it contains a large volume of reinforcing steel compared with the volume of concrete, […]
Concreting Horizontal Elements
Concrete placement in horizontal elements follows the same general principles outlined in Art. 9.32. Where the surface will be covered and
Concreting in Cold Weather
Frozen materials should never be used. Concrete should not be cast on a frozen subgrade, and ice must be removed
Concreting in Hot Weather
Mixing and placing concrete at a high temperature may cause flash set in the mixer, during placing, or before finishing can
Concrete Folded Plates
Reinforced-concrete, folded-plate construction is a versatile concept applicable to a variety of long-span roof construction. Applications using precast, simple V folded plates
Concrete Cover in Prestressed Members
The minimum thicknesses of cover required by the ACI 318 Building Code for prestressed and nonprestressed reinforcement, ducts, and end fittings
Concrete Floors
A concrete topping may be applied to a concrete structural slab before or after the base slab has hardened. Integral toppings
Condensers
If a water-cooled condenser is employed to remove heat from the refrigerant, a water tower (Fig. 13.31) may be used to
concrete in cold weather minimising the risk of failure
Appropriate measures can be taken to minimise the risk of durability failure due to freezing and thawing. All immature concrete
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