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Precast concrete producers and the onsite wastewater industry have plenty in common. Together, these two industries play an important role in protecting the nation's water resources and supporting the wastewater infrastructure.
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As a producer, how can I use the recent changes in ASTM standards to use process water in my concrete? Promoting using process water in concrete is a tedious effort. We turned to three experts to answer this important question. The answer below is supplied by Richard S. Szecsy, PhD, PE, vice...
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I've heard a lot about integral water repellents for block. What are they and what is their purpose? Do I need to specify them in the mortar as well as the block?
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We are working with two water sources. One is treated soft water. The other is hard water from a well with a hardness of about 450. Using the same mix, we have to add 6 to 7 liters more of hard water per cubic meter of concrete to obtain the same workability we get with the lesser amount of soft...
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Does the water for concrete have to be completely void of salt (from seawater)? What happens if it is not?
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The drivers at one of our plants have been using about 800 to 850 gallons of fresh water to wash out their mixers at the end of their shift. The amount of wash water often becomes a problem when we’re busy in the summer. Is there any way to reduce this quantity? I've heard that some producers are...
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