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What strength of concrete and reinforcement will be used?
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Standard specifications of Australian Concrete Driveway paving is; 25Mpa concrete (100mm minimum thickness), SL72 reinforcing slab mesh to all areas with 2 metre 3-L11 to any internal corner(s) to prevent cracking. Upgraded reinforcement and/or concr
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Can the 1400C be used in commercial applications for grinding concrete?
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Yes. The 1400C is not as aggressive as the Model 1600 Raptor or the Model 1800 - TITANfor larger areas of concrete grinding. It is a powerful machine and outperforms all of the planetary machines in the same size class and larger.
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What Is Used to Remove Spilled Paint on Concrete?
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Even professional painters spill paint; if you want to know the best way to clean up spilled paint from just about any surface, ask a painter. Removing paint from concrete pavers, walkways or driveways is not difficult. The method depends on the type
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Can concrete countertops be used for commercial applications?
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Yes. Concrete is very durable and can take the high daily use of commercial applications.
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How soon can the floor be used after the Retro Plate concrete polishing system process is finished?
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No drying time is needed with the Retro Plate concrete polishing system. The floor can be used immediately.
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Does Massachusetts require that concrete, used in larger buildings and structures, be tested?
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Yes. Concrete and concrete aggregate used in buildings subject to construction control according to the provisions of 780 CMR Section 116, is to be tested.
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How much concrete was used to build the C.W. "Bill" Jones Pumping Plant?
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About 33,300 cubic yards of concrete were poured in forms for the building, enough to build a two-lane highway from Tracy to Chico.
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Are concrete pumps being used safely?
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Concrete pumps must be well maintained, fully serviceable and should comply with the requirements of the Industry Standard for Concrete Pumping. The operator of a truck mounted concrete placing boom must hold a WorkSafe certificate of competency (Cla
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Andrew writes again from Baltimore, Maryland: "Can an adhesive be used to attach fiberglass insulation to concrete?
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I do not know of such an adhesive. Typically, if there is no framing, insulation is attached to concrete using impaling pins.
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Can pervious concrete be used in climates exposed to freezing and thawing?
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In most cases, the strength and durability of pervious concrete make it resistant to potential cracking from freezing and thawing. According to the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, pervious concrete that is partially saturated should have s
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