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Improving efficiency for your LARGE TILE adhesive? 👉

“The quality of meeting specifications is required, but no longer sufficient. Remember, nearly everyone else can meet specifications, too.” – Seth Godin, from his book, ‘This is Marketing’   This does not mean products, installations, or services offerings are commodities. It does mean adding true value – through quality, service, delivery expertise, or sales and marketing savvy – requires enterprises to step outside industry-accepted norms.   What might you do, beginning yet this week, to step outside industry-accepted norms and add true value to your enterprise’s product, installation, or service offerings?   Image scanned from Phill Domask’s copy of the second edition of the User’s Guide to ASTM Specification C94/C94M on Ready-Mixed Concrete, from ASTM International

✏ When using concrete additives, in addition to selecting admixtures based on the purpose of concrete, we also need to conduct trial mixing experiments, which will help ensure that the amount of admixtures you add can meet the needs of construction operations. This will happen during the construction process of the construction industry. A large amount of concrete is used, and the performance of concrete is related to the quality and level of construction. At the same time, since admixtures will have a certain impact on the performance of concrete during the addition process, the amount of admixtures must be controlled. 🔻 (The picture shows the comparison before and after adding concrete admixture)

✏ When using concrete additives, in addition to selecting admixtures based on the purpose of concrete, we also need to conduct trial mixing experiments, which will help ensure that the amount of admixtures you add can meet the needs of construction operations. This will happen during the construction process of the construction industry. A large amount of concrete is used, and the performance of concrete is related to the quality and level of construction. At the same time, since admixtures will have a certain impact on the performance of concrete during the addition process, the amount of admixtures must be controlled. 🔻 (The picture shows the comparison before and after adding concrete admixture)

💭 Curious about our concrete preparation process? Here’s a peek at one of our technicians using a HEPA commercial vacuum to ensure every speck of dust is removed after profiling the concrete. We use shot blasting or grinding to create the ideal textured surface for maximum epoxy adhesion. Want to know more about how we prepare your floors for the best results? Contact our team to learn more! 🧰

#Batching: In the realm of #ConcreteTechnology and #CivilEngineering, batching is a fundamental process that involves the measurement of #ConcreteMix ingredients. This measurement can be done by two primary methods: by mass (#MassBatching) or by volume (#VolumeBatching). The accuracy of batching is pivotal as it affects the quality, strength, and durability of the concrete. In mass batching, each component of the concrete mix is weighed, ensuring precision and consistency, ideal for large-scale and high-strength applications (#ConstructionIndustry, #BuildingMaterials). On the other hand, volume batching, while more common in smaller or less critical projects, involves measuring the ingredients by volume, which might be slightly less accurate but more expedient in certain scenarios (#ProjectManagement, #CivilWorks). Understanding and applying the correct batching method is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity and longevity of concrete structures (#InfrastructureDevelopment, #SustainableConstruction) #concretefunda #niteshvtank

Are admixtures ready for Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3)? Our researchers recently teamed up with Heidelberg Materials to investigate a large array of calcined clays in different LC3 systems, ranging from 65% to 35% of clinker content. We identified the importance of the relationship between the specific surface area of calcined clays and the admixture dosage, and uncovered a bit more in the process. These findings are key to understand and design low carbon cement systems based on calcined clays. Our new admixture range for low clinker concrete, MasterCO2re, showed remarkable slump retention in all systems. You can check out the scientific article published in Construction and Building Materials here: ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gZU_uQ3Z A sincere acknowledgement to Arnaud Müller and Nikola Mikanovic of Heidelberg Materials, along with the Master Builders Solutions team: Sebastien Dhers,Peter Schwesig, and our former colleague Vadzim Yermakov, Ph.D..    

Next generation PCE defoamers compatible with almost all sources of PCEs. #stable, #compatible and #durable #defoaming #solution for your #valuable #concrete #formulations. #constructionindustry #constructionchemicals #pceformulations #constructionindustryindia

Buying a concrete grinder can be a tricky business. Where is it made? Who services it? Will the company be around to handle warranty issues? Does the company stock spare parts? What range of diamond shoes are available? And most importantly, how productive is it? The last question is a minefield of misinformation. Just as some vacuum manufacturers inflate performance numbers by removing filters and measuring without the hose attached, many concrete grinder manufacturers provide production numbers that are irrelevant to real-world applications. In our latest blog, we discuss production numbers for each Schwamborn concrete grinder and all the variables that affect those numbers. This way, you can make an informed decision about which grinder is ideal for your needs. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ghUS9sdJ