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How Long Before You Can Walk on Concrete?
Civil Engineering

How Long Before You Can Walk on Concrete?

Concrete slabs are meant to carry traffic, but they must gain sufficient strength first. How long does it take to…

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How Long Does It Take for Concrete to Dry?
Civil Engineering

How Long Does It Take for Concrete to Dry?

Fresh concrete needs time to harden before you can walk on it or place any form of weight on it….

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What Happens If You Seal Concrete Too Soon?
Civil Engineering

What Happens If You Seal Concrete Too Soon?

A concrete sealant protects the concrete surface and improves durability. A common mistake is to apply this sealant too soon….

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Can You Pour Concrete on Wet Ground?
Civil Engineering

Can You Pour Concrete on Wet Ground?

Concrete requires moisture to develop strength, but is it advisable to pour it on wet ground? What if the situation…

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Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros & Cons
Civil Engineering

Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros & Cons

Crushed concrete is a cost-effective alternative to new aggregates. Is this suitable for driveway construction, or should you stick to…

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What Is Slump in Concrete? Why Is Slump Test Important?
Civil Engineering

What Is Slump in Concrete? Why Is Slump Test Important?

Concrete slump is a standard test performed on fresh concrete. What is concrete slump test, and why is it so…

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Concrete Block Manufacturing
Civil Engineering

Concrete Block Manufacturing

Concrete blocks are widely used in construction applications. How are they made, and what are the critical factors governing the…

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Cinder Block vs. Concrete Block
Civil Engineering

Cinder Block vs. Concrete Block

Concrete and cinder blocks look similar and have been used interchangeably. Concrete blocks, being far superior, have overtaken the market….

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What is Gypcrete? Pros & Cons of Gypcrete vs Concrete
Civil Engineering

What is Gypcrete? Pros & Cons of Gypcrete vs Concrete

You are evaluating your choices for a new floor, you just stumbled on gypcrete and are now wondering what gypcrete…

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Can You Pour Concrete in the Winter?
Civil Engineering

Can You Pour Concrete in the Winter?

Construction doesn’t stop, even in winter. But, how do you go about pouring concrete in freezing weather? What precautions should…

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Pouring Concrete in Rain
Civil Engineering

Pouring Concrete in Rain

Construction never stops, and concreting in the rainy season is inevitable. What happens when it rains on freshly poured concrete,…

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Thinset vs. Grout. What’s the Difference?
Civil Engineering

Thinset vs. Grout. What’s the Difference?

Thinset and grout are cementitious products used in tiling applications, but they’re not the same thing. What’s the difference, and…

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Polar and Nonpolar Bonds
Chemical Engineering

Polar and Nonpolar Bonds

Atoms in a molecule or compound are held together by electrostatic forces. These electrostatic forces are called chemical bonds. Bonding…

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Grout vs. Mortar vs. Concrete
Civil Engineering

Grout vs. Mortar vs. Concrete

Concrete, mortar, and grout are terms often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. While concrete is strong, mortar…

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When to Use Wire Mesh in Concrete?
Civil Engineering

When to Use Wire Mesh in Concrete?

Wire mesh is widely used in construction projects. Why is this, and what is wire mesh? Let’s find out. What…

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Tarmac vs. Asphalt. Which is Best?
Civil Engineering

Tarmac vs. Asphalt. Which is Best?

Asphalt and tarmac are widely used as surfaces for driveways, pavements, and roads. We also use their names interchangeably, but…

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Can You Pour Concrete Over Concrete?
Civil Engineering

Can You Pour Concrete Over Concrete?

Concrete slabs sometimes require refurbishment or replacement. Replacing a slab is costly and time-consuming, making it undesirable. Luckily, new concrete…

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Can You Damage Concrete by Power Washing?
Civil Engineering

Can You Damage Concrete by Power Washing?

Power washing is a mesmerizing activity, but is it effective in cleaning concrete surfaces? Could you inadvertently damage concrete with…

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Pros and Cons of Fibre Mesh Concrete
Civil Engineering

Pros and Cons of Fibre Mesh Concrete

Fiber mesh concrete, or fiber reinforced concrete, is an alternative to steel-reinforced concrete. What are the advantages of fiber mesh…

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Fiber Mesh Concrete – The Complete Guide
Civil Engineering

Fiber Mesh Concrete – The Complete Guide

Fiber mesh concrete is a state-of-the-art alternative to the traditional wire mesh or unreinforced concrete primarily used in flooring applications….

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What is Rebar Made Of?
Civil Engineering

What is Rebar Made Of?

What are the different types of rebar and what material is used for making reinforcing bars. Learn all about the rebar materials and their properties here.

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Rapid Prototyping vs Additive Manufacturing
Manufacturing

Rapid Prototyping vs Additive Manufacturing

This guide explains the difference between conventional machining vs rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. See the pros and cons of processes.

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Types of Reciprocating Compressors & Their Working Principles
Machines

Types of Reciprocating Compressors & Their Working Principles

This guide explains the various types of reciprocating air compressors and how they work. Find out the pros and cons and more about each variant here.

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Reciprocating Compressor
Machines

Reciprocating Compressor

All about reciprocating piston compressors and their uses. Learn how these compressors work, different parts of the unit, and their pros and cons.

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Can You Cut Tempered Glass?
Machines

Can You Cut Tempered Glass?

Is there anyway to cut tempered glass? What happens when you grind or cut tempered glass with diamond? Find out the best way cut tempered glasses.

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Quenching
Metal Fabrication

Quenching

Complete guide to metal quenching process in heat treatment. Find out how and why quenching is done during hardening and the different mediums used.

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Heat Treatment
Metal Fabrication

Heat Treatment

Complete guide to different metal heat treatment processes and their benefits. See why you should heat treat steel and the methods of heat treatment.

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Metals That Oxidize
Metal Fabrication

Metals That Oxidize

Do you know which is the easiest metal to oxidize? All about metal oxidization and corrosion and ways to prevent it and list of metals that oxidize.

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Metals That Melt And Their Properties
Metal Fabrication

Metals That Melt And Their Properties

List of melting point of different metals and their properties. Find out which metal has the lowest melting point and what metal has the highest.

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Metals That Don’t Rust
Metal Fabrication

Metals That Don’t Rust

What is rust and what metals do not rust? See the corrosion-resistant metals list that and their uses. Find out which material is right for your work.

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Concrete Vibrator
Civil Engineering

Concrete Vibrator

All about concrete vibrators. This guide explains about different types of concrete vibrating tools, machines, and motors, and the purpose of this tool.

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