Concrete Cracks: Types, Causes and Ways to Prevent Them
Recognise the five types of crack, from plastic shrinkage to structural, by their timing and direction; which are cosmetic, which are dangerous, how they are prevented and how they are repaired.
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Concrete Consistency Classes: The Slump Test, S1-S5 and Pump Concrete
What the concrete consistency classes S1 to S5 mean, how the slump test is carried out, which consistency to choose for which element, and why pump concrete is designed differently.
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Pouring Concrete in Winter: Cold-Weather Precautions and Freezing Risk
Cold weather slows hydration and exposes fresh concrete to freezing. Precautions on the mix and site sides, formwork striking time and warnings specific to the Bodrum winter.
Read the articleWater/Cement Ratio: Why Does Excess Water Weaken Concrete?
Every extra litre of water added to concrete leaves capillary voids behind after hardening. The effect of the water/cement ratio on strength, impermeability and service life.
Read the articleHow to Order Concrete: m³ Calculation, Pump Selection and Pour Day
m³ calculation, class and consistency selection, pump type, access check and pour-day planning when ordering ready-mix concrete — a practical guide from the Bodrum and Milas field.
Read the articleWhat Is Concrete Curing? A Guide to Hot-Weather Pouring and Curing
Why is concrete cured and for how many days? Plastic shrinkage cracks in hot, windy weather, curing methods and a site checklist.
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