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As a member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists I am often asked this question when the surface of someones concrete path or ramp starts to break up.
Most builders will use a general mix of concrete for a path or ramp and as soon as people put salt on it in winter will blame the owner as salt will damage general concrete.
As it is not unreasonable for people to put salt on an icy path or ramp then the builder should have used a road grade concrete as roads don't generally break up after salting in winter.
The concrete mix should be stronger and have a higher water:cement ratio, more cement and less water. Normally builders will work the concrete bringing water to the surface; this leaves a very weak mix on the surface that will break up very quickly.
Concrete should not be over worked to leave mini air bubbles in the concrete
and to stop water from coming to the surface.
In extreme conditions air entrained concrete should be used.
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No, they did not break up
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they didn't break up
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Did Liam Payne and daniella peazer break up?
Yes they did break up:(
When was Break Up the Concrete created?
Break Up the Concrete was created on 2008-10-07.
How can I effectively break up a concrete slab?
To effectively break up a concrete slab, you can use a sledgehammer or a jackhammer to break the concrete into smaller pieces. Start by creating cracks in the slab with a sledgehammer, then use the jackhammer to break it apart. Make sure to wear protective gear and follow safety precautions while doing this task.
Do you capitalize winter break?
Winter break can be capitalized, or lower case. If, on a calendar, you are writing winter break, then you would put "Winter Break". On anything else, it could be "winter break", "Winter break", or "Winter Break".
When is the winter break in football?
There is no winter break in football.
How to break up concrete effectively and safely?
To break up concrete effectively and safely, use a jackhammer or a sledgehammer with proper safety gear like goggles, gloves, and a mask. Start by breaking the concrete into smaller sections and work from the edges towards the center. Be cautious of flying debris and wear ear protection.
How do concrete gaps keep the concrete from cracking during the winter?
During winter when the concrete contracts/shrinks and there is no gap, then it will crack from the surface. So gaps are left in concrete such that it can shrink to a safe limit without cracking it.
How many hours is winter break?
336 hours are in a winter break.
Why did charlotte want to meet up with jack after winter break?
Charlotte wanted to meet up with Jack after winter break because she missed him and wanted to catch up on their lives. She may have had unresolved feelings for him and wanted to see if they could rekindle their relationship.
How do you remove a concrete slab?
You have to break it with a sledge hammer , cut it, dynamite it, dig it up or lift it up with a fork lift or caterpiller.
How can a hammer drill be used to break concrete effectively?
A hammer drill can break concrete effectively by combining rotary drilling with a hammering action. The drill bit rotates and hammers simultaneously, creating impact force that breaks up the concrete. This dual action helps to break through tough surfaces more efficiently than a regular drill.
How much force is required to break concrete?
The force required to break concrete depends on various factors such as the type of concrete, its age, and the specific conditions of the concrete. In general, the compressive strength of concrete is measured in pounds per square inch (psi). For typical concrete mixes, the compressive strength can range from about 2,500 psi to over 10,000 psi. Therefore, the force required to break concrete can vary widely, but it typically takes thousands of pounds of force to break through concrete.
Why do your feet feel cold when they are exposed to a concrete floor in winter?
aaah! bcoz it's concrete!
