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Ready-mix can be used as an alternative to steel framing for mid-and high-rise structures. Buildings with structural concrete frames are inherently quieter, stronger, safer, more energy-efficient, and less expensive to maintain than buildings constructed with steel. Learn more about structural concrete framing: https://hubs.li/Q02y9R5V0

9.15.4. Foundation Walls Foundation walls are intended to support the loads transferred to them from the building #superstructure, and to safely resist any lateral soil and water pressures acting against them (Figure 9.15.-10). Where #hydrostatic pressure is present, the #foundation wall must be designed according to NBC Part 4. Reasonably thick #cast-in-place concrete, #masonry foundation walls, and flat #ICF foundation walls are able to withstand the vertical loads from the superstructure of most Part 9 buildings with strength to spare. Both concrete and masonry, however, are relatively weak in tension. They are therefore reinforced with steel if the tensile forces become too great. Since foundation walls for residential and other small buildings are most often unreinforced, the most critical loads they are subjected to are the horizontal loads due to earth pressure. If #basement walls are supported at the top, tension stresses are created as the walls deflect inward. If the walls are #unsupported at the top, they act as retaining walls, stabilized by the weight of the wall and the vertical superstructure loads. The greater the depth of #backfill, the stronger the foundation wall must be to resist the horizontal forces. Quoted from Illustrated Users' Guide - NBC2015 #earthpressure #retainingwall #castinplaceconcrete #foundationwalls

Concrete mix design as per ACI in 5 steps!

Concrete mix design based on ACI 211.1 in 5 steps!

Why is concrete mix design required? A well-designed mix provides the necessary strength to withstand load and stresses. #ConstructionMaterialTesting #LabTesting #ConcreteTesting #ConcreteMixDesign #ConstructionMaterials #Durocrete

Did you know that precast concrete is a structural material that can be used as the primary structural system of a building transferring roof, floor, and lateral loads? #didyouknowmonday #howprecastbuilds

Precision and quality are at the core of our operations. Preparing molds for casting concrete cubes is a vital step in testing the strength of freshly made concrete. This process ensures that the concrete meets the required class for specific structural elements like beams, slabs, or columns. Different structural elements demand different concrete classes—for instance, the structural elements of a multi-story building require a higher class compared to the structural elements of a bungalow. Through these tests, we confirm whether the mix proportions are optimal or need adjustment, guaranteeing safety, durability, and reliability in every project we undertake. #ConcreteTesting #StructuralIntegrity #HeartlandEngineering #qualitycontrol

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