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Concrete
Referring to an artificial, stonelike material used for various structural purposes, that is made from the drying and hardening of cement.
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vermiculite
Building materials; Concrete
An aggregate similar to perlite that is used in lightweight roof decks and deck fills. It is formed from mica, a hydrous silicate with the ability of expanding on heating to form lightweight material ...
vaporproof
Building materials; Concrete
A material that is totally immune to the passage of a gas under pressure. Any material that is truly vaporproof will inherently be waterproof.
vapor
Building materials; Concrete
When a liquid changes to a gaseous form. The ability of the gas to hold moisture will reduce as temperatures reduce; more moisture can be contained in the gas as the temperatures increase.
vapor pressure
Building materials; Concrete
The pressure exerted by a vapor that is calculated based upon relative humidity and temperature. The higher the humidity and higher temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, the greater the vapor pressure ...
unit water content
Building materials; Concrete
The quantity of water per unit volume of freshly mixed concrete, often expressed as gallons or pounds per cubic yard. This is the quantity of water on which the water cement ratio is based, and does ...
unbonded construction
Building materials; Concrete
Posttensioned concrete construction in which the tendons are not grouted to the surrounding concrete.
truckload or trailerload
Building materials; Concrete
A quantity of commodities weighing as much as 44,000 pounds, which is the standard weight limit on U. S. Highways.
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