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Fun and Informative Concrete Technology Videos
for Dry Cast Concrete Producers

Raw Materials

Admixtures

Have you ever wondered what exactly admixtures do? Find out how admixtures contribute to concrete quality, lower costs and accomplish some performance attributes that we can’t get any other way – like making a CMU water repellent right out of the box.

Pozzolans - Fly Ash & Slag Cement

Join us as we travel deeper into cementitious materials to include pozzolans like fly ash and slag cement. The pozzolanic reaction helps us to make high quality, economical products from recycled raw materials.

Cement

In this video we explore the basics of how cement is made and different types of cement available to us. High and low temperatures can have an important impact on cement hydration. Learn about the hydration process and how it can impact you.

Aggregates Part 1

We may think about aggregates as just a pile of sand and stone. Actually, aggregates are a critical component of any concrete product. In this course we discuss how aggregates affect concrete performance including aggregate size, shape and texture.

Aggregates Part 2

We said before that size and shape matter for aggregate performance. During this course we dig deeper into concepts like particle packing and fineness modulus. Learn how to read a grading curve, and how different curves are applied to different units.
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Production

Face Mix Part 1

In contrast to traditional thru mix pavers that use the same concrete mix throughout the paver, face mix pavers incorporate two distinct mixes in one unit. A base layer that looks a lot like conventional pavers, and a face layer that concentrates pigments, cement and finer aggregates at the surface, where they can be seen. Find out about proper mix design and how to avoid some hidden challenges.

Face Mix Part 2

It makes sense that when we go from single layer to two layer pavers, production complexity is increased. We discuss production challenges like feed and fill, vibration, and smaller batch volumes for the face layer. It’s also important to implement robust QA/QC checks to make sure that a premium product looks and stays that way.

Efflorescence

Did you know that any product that contains cement has the potential to effloresce? In this video we talk about what efflorescence is, how it happens, and how to reduce the potential for it to occur. Many factors can combine to produce efflorescence, and sometimes it’s all hands on deck to stop it. Find out how Raw materials, mix design, curing, handling and even the weather can play a role.

Controlled Curing

Concrete has its best shot to reach maximum potential when properly cured. This means that proper curing can really help, and poor curing can really hurt in a few important ways. Find out more about different curing methods, and how time, temperature and humidity help concrete to perform at its best.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Part 1

Do you think that only machine operators and QC folks need to know about QA/QC? Not so! Everyone at the plant, including sales and customer service need to understand how what we do affects the performance of our units. We show you some quick, relatively inexpensive ways to incorporate raw material QA/QC checks into your daily routine.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Part 2

Can you predict the future of your concrete? Incorporating inline moisture and quality checks can alert you to problems while there is still a chance to do something about them. These include “old-timer” manual checks, moisture balance and bake-off methods.
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