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Self-compacting concrete (SCC) advantage
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is an innovative and advanced construction material that possesses the ability to flow and compact under its own weight without the need for external vibration. It is formulated with a well-balanced mixture of high-quality aggregates, cement, water, and chemical adm...Read more -
Top Six reasons to prefer Ready Mix Concrete over Site Mix Concrete:
1. Consistency: Ready Mix Concrete is prepared in a controlled environment, which ensures that the mix is consistent and of high quality. On the other hand, Site Mix Concrete can vary in quality depending on the skill and experience of the person doing the mixing. 2. Time-Saving: Ready Mix Concr...Read more -
What exactly is green concrete
Question: We hear a lot about sustainable or green concrete but what does that really mean? Answer: This question came up at the 2016 Breakfast with the Experts at the World of Concrete and the assembled BASF experts had some thoughts....Read more -
How long can a ready-mix truck wait?
QUESTION: Recently we delivered a special mix to a foundation pour. The contractor had anticipated a fast placement and had ordered that all the trucks be on the job at the project's start. Just prior to starting the pour, the general contractor's safety officer shut the...Read more -
Influence of Molecular Weight of Polycarboxylic Acid on Application Properties
The relative molecular weight of the polymer has a very important influence on the dispersibility of cement. Because polycarboxylate superplasticizers are anionic surfactants and contain a large number of carboxyl hydrophilic groups, i...Read more -
Difference between Self Compacting and Normal Concrete
One of the key differences between the self-compacting concrete (SCC) and normal cement concrete (NCC) is the flowability property of SCC by it's on weight. Most of the differences shown by SCC is due to this variation of flowability f...Read more
