September Concrete Newsletter
Intelligent Concrete LLC
At Intelligent Concrete we specialize in making concrete do the impossible! GO CONCRETE!!! BEAT asphalt!!!
Welcome Back Intelligent Concreters!
It's the changing of the seasons out here in New Jersey. Whitney, our family, the team and I are starting a new journey. With our new scenery, we are offering some awesome new Coffee Talks, Articles, and Concrete Mix Design Apps! Check out this month's newsletter!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday's - Weekly 8:30 am mst
September 14th - 1pm mst
There are a wide variety of concrete tests to determine: strength, durability to physical attack, the efficiency of the binder, and more.
Nov. 16th, 2022 - 1 pm mst
The following event will allow concrete and construction entities to openly discuss the concrete slump, its correct uses, and how people are using it wrong.
CONCRETE FUN FACT!
Self Consolidating concrete eliminates the need for mechanical consolidation and yields a smooth surface finish without mix segregation. The caveat is that the physical properties must be within the correct range for SCC to consolidate without mechanical vibration. The two scenarios where it will not consolidate on its own are 1- because it is too tight (slump flow is low, viscosity is high) or it will segregate because it is too loose (slump flow is high, viscosity is low). There is a sweet spot where slump flow, viscosity, and lubricity are ideal, and that’s where the magic happens!
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CONCRETE BLOG
A Failed Story About Concrete Crack Research
The purpose of this research was to investigate failed cement paste specimens and determine the crack growth rate (CGR). The CGR (normally used for metals) would be calculated by a combination of material parameters and microscopic analysis.
What is the Concrete Slump Controversy?
There is a public disagreement in the concrete and construction industry regarding the concrete slump test. But who specifically disagrees and why? Let’s take a few minutes to break down both sides of the concrete slump test controversy and how it can impact a project.
Recycled Concrete Aggregate — 5-Year Plan
In Colorado and surrounding states, the availability of quality virgin coarse aggregate that is resistant to chemical and physical degradation has decreased significantly in past years and will continue to decrease over the next decade.
THE CONCRETE NOTE
CONCRETE VIDEOS
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