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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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reinforced concrete
Building materials; Concrete
Concrete reinforced by the addition of steel bars making it more able to tolerate tension and stress.
refractory concrete
Building materials; Concrete
Concrete suitable for use at high temperatures, as in wood burning ovens for pizza. Calcium-aluminate cement and refractory aggregates are normally used for the manufacture of this product.
rebar
Building materials; Concrete
The ribbed steel bars installed in foundation concrete walls, footers, and poured in place concrete structures designed to strengthen concrete. Rebar comes in various thickness' and strength grade. ...
ready-mixed concrete
Building materials; Concrete
Concrete that is batched or mixed at a central plant before it is delivered to a construction site and delivered ready for placement. It is also known as transit-mixed concrete since it is often ...
reactive aggregate
Building materials; Concrete
Aggregate containing substances capable of reacting chemically with the products of solution or hydration of the Portland cement in concrete or mortar, under ordinary conditions of exposure, ...
radius forms
Building materials; Concrete
Metal forms used to form radius shapes such as islands, serpentine sidewalks, curved curbs, parking lot turnouts, and similar applications. Also known as flexible forms.
pump mix
Building materials; Concrete
Special concrete used in a concrete pump. Generally, the mix has smaller rock aggregate than regular concrete mix.
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