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CONCRETE
CONCRETE
CEMENTING
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY I
1.02 Gypsum
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities
of Good
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 1. CEMENTING MATERIALS
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 1.01 LIME
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF Hydrated lime mixed with water to make lime putty, is used
CEMENT as an ingredient of hard-finish coat for two-and three-coat
3. CONCRETE Portland cement plasters. It is also used for mixing with
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities cement mortar or concrete to:
of Good
Concrete
3.03 Materials of • increase its workability
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
• decrease its permeability
3.05 Proportioning to water
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting • reduce cracking due to
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage shrinkage
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms A type of lime which will
4. PROCESSED set under water is
CONCRETE hydraulic lime, used only
4.01 Types of
Processed where slow underwater
Concrete setting is required.
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 1. CEMENTING MATERIALS
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 1.02 GYPSUM
1.03 Cement
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 1. CEMENTING MATERIALS
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 1.02 GYPSUM
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities
of Good
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 1. CEMENTING MATERIALS
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 1.03 CEMENT
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF a. Cement
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE • in reinforced-concrete construction should be high-
3.01 Definition grade Type 1 Portland cement type C-150
3.02 Qualities
of Good conforming to the “Standard Specifications and
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
Test for Portland Cement” of the American Society
Concrete for Testing Materials (ASTM).
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing • The kind of tests usually made are:
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
ü soundness, or constancy of volume
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
ü time of setting
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
ü fineness
ü tensile strength
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed Each bag of cement is equivalent to approximately
Concrete 1 cu. ft. and weighs 94 lbs.
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.03 MATERIALS OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF b. Aggregates
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE • Coarse aggregate (aggregate larger than ¼” in size)
3.01 Definition consists of crushed stones, gravel or other inert
3.02 Qualities
of Good materials of similar characteristics.
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.03 MATERIALS OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF b. Aggregates
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities
of Good
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
Coarse aggregates should be well graded in size to a
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
size which will readily pass between all reinforcing bars
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
and between reinforcement and forms but not exceed
25mm (1”) in size for reinforced beams, floor slabs, & thin
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
walls.
4.01 Types of
Processed They may range up to 50mm (2”) for less highly
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
reinforced parts of the structures such as footings, thick
Light-weight walls, and massive work.
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.03 MATERIALS OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF b. Aggregates
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE • Special aggregates, such as cinders, blast furnace
3.01 Definition slag, expanded shale or clay, perlite, vermiculite, and
3.02 Qualities
of Good sawdust, may produce:
Concrete
3.03 Materials of - lightweight, nailable concrete
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test - thermal insulating concrete.
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.03 MATERIALS OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF c. Water
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE
- should be free from oil, acid, alkali, vegetable matter,
3.01 Definition or other deleterious substances
3.02 Qualities
of Good - should be reasonably clear and clean.
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
Concrete - The use of sea or brackish water is not allowed.
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing - Water combines with the cement to form a paste
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
which coats and surrounds the inert particles of
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
aggregates.
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms - Upon hardening, it binds the entire mass together.
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
- The strength of the mixture therefore depends directly
4.01 Types of upon the strength of the paste. If there be an excess
Processed
Concrete
of water the paste becomes thin and weak and its
4.02 Aggregates for holding power is reduced.
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.03 MATERIALS OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF c. Water
CEMENT
- The water-cement ratio is the amount of water used
3. CONCRETE
3.01 Definition
per bag of cement.
3.02 Qualities
of Good - This usually varies from 5 to 7 gallons, with 6.5
Concrete
3.03 Materials of gallons as average for ordinary job conditions. The
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
less water used in mixing, the better the quality of
3.05 Proportioning concrete.
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting
and Placing - The ideal mix is one that is plastic and workable. It
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing should not be too dry that it becomes too difficult to
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms place in the forms, nor too wet that separation of the
ingredients result.
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE WATER – CEMENT RATIO
4.01 Types of
Processed
Assumed 28-day Maximum water-cement ratio Pounds of water per
Concrete Compressive strength U.S. gallons of water per sack 100 lbs. of cement
4.02 Aggregates for (lbs. per sq. inch) Cement of 94 lbs.
Light-weight
2,000 7.00 62.0
Conc.
2,500 6.50 57.5
3,000 5.75 51.0
3,750 5.00 44.5
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.04 SLUMP TEST
1.03 Cement
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.04 SLUMP TEST
1.03 Cement
4. PROCESSED
No
CONCRETE SLUMP slump
4.01 Types of Collapsed
Processed slump
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.05 PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
1 foot
3.06 Mixing scientific method.
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage In this method, the
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures aggregates are measured
3.11 Forms by loose volume, that is, 1 foot
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.06 MIXING OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.07 TRANSPORTING AND PLACING OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.07 TRANSPORTING AND PLACING OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF • In order that the hardening may proceed favorably, the fresh
CEMENT
concrete, for about 7 days after placing, should be protected
3. CONCRETE
3.01 Definition
from excessive vibration, loads, extreme heat or cold, too
3.02 Qualities rapid drying, and contact with impurities which may interfere
of Good
Concrete
with the chemical action.
3.03 Materials of
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test • The strength of the concrete increases with age when the
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing curing conditions remain favorable.
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.09 CURING OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.09 CURING OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities
of Good
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.09 CURING OF CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities
of Good
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.10 ADMIXTURES
1.03 Cement
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.10 ADMIXTURES
1.03 Cement
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.10 ADMIXTURES
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
a. LUMBER FORMS
3. CONCRETE
3.01 Definition
Lumber used in form
3.02 Qualities construction should only
of Good
Concrete be partially seasoned.
3.03 Materials of
Concrete Kiln-dried lumber has a
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning tendency to swell when
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting soaked by the concrete,
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage and this swelling causes
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
bulging and distortion of
3.11 Forms the forms.
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE Green lumber, on the other hand, dries out and shrinks if
4.01 Types of
Processed
allowed to stand too long before the concrete is placed.
Concrete This tendency of green lumber to check and warp may,
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight however, be prevented to some extent by keeping the
Conc. boards thoroughly saturated with water.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.11 FORMS
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
a. LUMBER FORMS
3. CONCRETE
When using natural,
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities well seasoned lumber,
of Good
Concrete
care should be taken
3.03 Materials of not to drive the work up
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test too close, since forms
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing should always be left in
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
a position to experience
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
some slight swelling
3.10 Admixtures without any undesirable
3.11 Forms
results.
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.11 FORMS
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
a. LUMBER FORMS
3. CONCRETE
• Sheathing lumber dressed at least one side and
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities both edges even are used where the removal and
of Good
Concrete
cleaning of the forms are necessary for re-use .
3.03 Materials of
Concrete • Sheathing lumber dressed on all four sides shall
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning be used in face work, where smooth and true surface
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting is important.
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
• Tongue-and-groove lumber will achieve tight joints
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
between boards in floor and wall panel construction.
4. PROCESSED • Simply dressing the lumber true to edge form
CONCRETE square of butt joints in the forms for columns, beams,
4.01 Types of
Processed and girders.
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for Sizes of lumber frequently used :
Light-weight • 2-inch thick for columns, beams and girder bottoms
Conc.
• 1-inch thick for floor panels and beam and girder sides
• 2x4s for struts, posts, shores, and uprights
• 1 or 2-inch thick for cleats
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.11 FORMS
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
a. LUMBER FORMS
3. CONCRETE
Use nails sparingly in
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities the construction of
of Good
Concrete
forms because
3.03 Materials of unnecessary nailing
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test not only adds to the
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing labor of wrecking but
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
also renders the
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
lumber unfit for
3.10 Admixtures continued use. Where
3.11 Forms
nails must be used,
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
leave the head
4.01 Types of protruding so that
Processed they may be
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for withdrawn without
Light-weight
Conc.
injury to the lumber.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.11 FORMS
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
a. LUMBER FORMS
3. CONCRETE
All forms for concrete require a coating of some lubricant
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities to prevent concrete from adhering to the wood and thus
of Good
Concrete
make a rough, unpleasant appearance. Crude oil and
3.03 Materials of petroline preserve the forms against damage by
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test alternate wetting and drying. The forms should
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing preferably be oiled before they are set in place. Oil
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
should not be used, however, on forms against surfaces
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing
which are to be plastered, as oil prevents adhesion of
3.10 Admixtures the plaster. In such cases, wetting with water will be
3.11 Forms
sufficient.
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.11 FORMS
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
a. LUMBER FORMS
3. CONCRETE
The inside of forms which have been used once and
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities are to be used again shall be coated an approved
of Good
Concrete
soap or other approved material, or thoroughly wetted
3.03 Materials of before concreting. No application of soap or other
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test material should be made to forms after the
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing reinforcements are in place.
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
The forms should be durable and rigid, and should be
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
well braced so that bulging or twisting cannot occur.
3.11 Forms The joints should be made tight enough to prevent
4. PROCESSED leakage of the mortar.
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 3. CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 3.11 FORMS
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
b. PLYWOOD FORMS
3. CONCRETE Works best where a smooth surface is required. The
3.01 Definition plywood should be waterproof, Grade “A” and at least
3.02 Qualities
of Good 12mm (½”) thick.
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
Concrete c. STEEL FORMS
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning Steel forms may be in the form of pans for concrete joist
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting construction or steel decking or corrugated steel for
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
concrete slabs and slab-and-joist construction. .
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms d. PLASTIC FORMS
4. PROCESSED Polystyrene forms are now
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of available for concrete work.
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 4. PROCESSED CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 4.01 TYPES OF PROCESSED CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
a. “AEROCRETE”
3. CONCRETE This is a light–weight, expanded structural concrete
3.01 Definition produced by adding a small amount of metallic
3.02 Qualities
of Good aluminum powder to the mixture of Portland cement
Concrete
3.03 Materials of
and sand of cinders.
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test On the addition of water, a gas is generated which
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing expands the wet mix and forms small air cells
3.07 Transporting throughout the material.
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing It is used for structural floor and roof slabs, partition
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms blocks for sound proofing, wall insulation, in rooms of
4. PROCESSED
refrigerator plants, lightweight fill on top of structural
CONCRETE floor and roof slabs.
4.01 Types of
Processed In addition to its light weight, it has excellent fire-
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for resistive qualities.
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 4. PROCESSED CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 4.01 TYPES OF PROCESSED CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
b. “GUNITE”
3. CONCRETE This is the mixture of sand and cement deposited under
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities
high pneumatic pressure with a machine manufactured
of Good under the trade name CEMENT GUN, to which the
Concrete
3.03 Materials of required supply of water is added just before the dry
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
constituents emerge from nozzle.
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing GUNITE is used for encasing structural steel, when
3.07 Transporting
and Placing reinforced, for floor and roof slabs and curtain walls. Ideal
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing for swimming pool construction.
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 4. PROCESSED CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 4.01 TYPES OF PROCESSED CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF c. “PORETE”
CEMENT
3. CONCRETE A Portland cement concrete to which a chemical foam
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities
is added to generate gases in the process of deposition,
of Good resulting in light weight precast or shop-made unit in
Concrete
3.03 Materials of both hollow and solid forms. It is manufactured in solid
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
slabs for short spans roofs and siding of industrial
3.05 Proportioning buildings.
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage d. “HAYDITE”
3.09 Curing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms This is processed concrete added with lightweight
4. PROCESSED aggregate .
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 4. PROCESSED CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 4.02 AGGREGATES FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
Lightweight aggregates have the following advantages:
3. CONCRETE
3.01 Definition • Reduction of dead loads saves structural steel, reduces
3.02 Qualities bearing on foundation and cuts cost of concrete forms
of Good
Concrete
3.03 Materials of • High insulating value is provided by numerous dead air
Concrete
3.04 Slump Test
spaces .
3.05 Proportioning
3.06 Mixing • Rough texture of surfaces have good acoustical
3.07 Transporting
and Placing properties .
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing • Lightweight allows easier handling of precast slabs and
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms blocks
4. PROCESSED • Lightweight plaster has less tendency to crack and its heat
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of resistance makes it a good material for fireproofing
Processed structural steel
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 4. PROCESSED CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 4.02 AGGREGATES FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
1.03 Cement
2. STORAGE OF
CEMENT
b. Micaceous minerals
3. CONCRETE
• Vermiculite is a micaceous mineral which expands on
3.01 Definition
3.02 Qualities application of heat to as much as 30 times its original
of Good
Concrete
volume.
3.03 Materials of
Concrete Dried ground ore is subjected to about 1,800 degrees
3.04 Slump Test
3.05 Proportioning heat for 4 to 8 seconds, after which it weighs only 6 to
3.06 Mixing
3.07 Transporting 12 lbs. per cubic ft.
and Placing
3.08 Shrinkage
3.09 Curing It is used as an aggregate in concrete fireproofing
3.10 Admixtures
3.11 Forms
steel, for floor and roof fill, and for acoustic and
fireproof plaster.
4. PROCESSED
CONCRETE
4.01 Types of
Processed
Concrete
4.02 Aggregates for
Light-weight
Conc.
1. CEMENTING 4. PROCESSED CONCRETE
MATERIALS
1.01 Lime
1.02 Gypsum 4.02 AGGREGATES FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
1.03 Cement