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2. About Lafarge
5. Soil Stabilization
Number 1 in Cement
Number 2 Aggregates and Concrete
Number 3 in Gypsum
68 000 employees
Present in 64 countries
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LAFARGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Safety is our number 1 priority
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LAFARGE CEMENT FACILITIES
(SOUTH AFRICA)
Manufacturing facility in Lichtenburg
Biggest in the Southern Africa
Capacity of 3,3 million tons cement
Strategic depots in
Kaalfontein
Polokwane
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THE LAFARGE SPECIFIER HANDBOOK
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ABOUT THE MANUAL
The Lafarge Specifier Handbook has been designed to provide our
specifiers & engineers with application specific quick reference cement &
readymix guide
In Volume 1 we cover the needs and solutions for each application,
including:
We have also included the SANS 50197-1: Common Cement Table & a
number of case studies for your reference
“ While maintaining our proud track record of technical excellence, our skills are directly
Dr Reinhold Amtsbüchler,
and indirectly employed to satisfy today’s cement market needs and to anticipate the
Pr Engineer and Manager
future needs of our customers.
Quality Department Southern Africa
Lafarge South Africa
This handbook is intended to provide a convenient guide for engineers and specifiers
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CEMENT MANUFACTURING
Quintin Wolmarans
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WHAT IS CEMENT?
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CEMENT MANUFACTURING
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CEMENT CONSTITUENTS
The following materials are milled & blended before entering the kiln:
Limestone -CaCO3
Other Constituents may be added at the mill (Limestone, Fly Ash, Slag,
etc)
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Additives
Pozzsand
LIMESTONE QUARRY
Bauxite
Magnetite
Kiln feed Silo
To Raw mix
preperation
Quarry Crusher Limestone Raw Mill
Fuel
Preparation
Filter
To Cement mill
about 100°C-600°C:
free water evaporation
800-1050°C:
CaCO3 CaO + CO2
> 800°C
- iron oxide combines with alumina & lime to form C4AF
- then, the remaining alumina will react with lime to form C3A
- silica and lime start to form C2S
> 1200°C
- formation of C3S (C2S reacts with remaining lime)
> 1338°C:
C4AF and C3A generate the liquid phase
accelerates solid/solid chemical reactions
(silica/ lime)
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contributes to burnability
Cement Milling
Fly ash
Clinker from clinker
storage
Additions Gypsum
Limestone, slag etc
Clinker is grinded in the cement mill to a fine powder to increase the surface area
available for reaction with water. C3S + H2O = HCS +CaOH
This process is called hydration.
The finer the cement is milled the higher the strength of the cement will be.
During the hydration process C3A will also react with water and cause the cement to
set immediately. This is called Flash set.
To prevent this from happening Gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) is added to the cement to
form a layer around the C3A crystals to slow down the reaction with water.
To create cement with different properties for different applications than normal
cement, Fly ash or slag or both can be added to the cement.
Each of these additives or extenders will give the cement enhanced properties that will
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THE 5 COMMON TYPES OF CEMENT
SANS 50197
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CEMENT NAMING
(SANS 50196 TABLE)
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CEMENT NAMING
(EXAMPLE)
Fresh Concrete
Improves workability and reduces water
requirement for a given slump.
Slightly retards setting.
Hardened Concrete
Slightly reduces rate of strength development. Spherical particles
0.5-300 µm
Increase later strength (eg.90 days). (D 50 <30 µm)
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CEMENT EXTENDERS
Fresh Concrete
Reduces workability.
Increases cohesiveness.
Reduces bleeding significantly.
Hardened Concrete
Increased strength.
Reduces permeability.
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LAFARGE PRODUCT RANGE
CEM IV/B-V 32,5R CEM II/A-M (V-L) 42,5R CEM II/A-V 52,5N CEM II/B-M (V-S) 32,5N
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SOIL STABILISATION
Mike Fisher
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Road construction will continue to be one of the mainstay sectors of the
civil construction market.
31% of total provincial surfaced road network is in a poor and very poor
condition compared to 10% benchmark of the World Bank
Average of only 25km per year was rehabilitated since the year 2000
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SOIL STABILISATION
Stabilization products are designed to reduce the plasticity index (P.I.)
of a wide range of paving materials.
Enhance the strength of various road construction materials.
Composite cements modify moderate soils similar to lime
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SOIL STABILIZATION - PRODUCTS
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CEMENT USAGE IN ROAD STABILISATION
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140000
Total Project Value (R Billion)
100000
80000
4 60000
40000
20000
0 0
2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13
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THE STOLTZ SOLUTION
The first of its type in Africa, the spreader achieves impressive and rapid
application rates.
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BENEFITS
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MOVE FROM THIS....
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...TO THIS
34t Capacity
Independent Engine
Consistent spread
Dust reclaimer
Silo configuration
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LABORATORY WORK
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LABORATORY WORK
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LAFARGE ROAD PROJECTS:
CURRENT AND COMPLETED
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CONCRETE
Deformation of concrete
Elasticity
Creep
Shrinkage
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PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE
FOR THE DESIGNER
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DEFORMATION OF CONCRETE
Influences on deformation:
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ELASTICITY OF CONCRETE
The stiffer the individual phases the higher the E-moduli will be, and the
lower the long term movement of the concrete.
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ELASTICITY OF CONCRETE
Structural implications
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ELASTICITY OF CONCRETE
Powercrete Plus 42,5R and Civilcrete 32,5R, are extended with Fly Ash.
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CREEP OF CONCRETE
What is Creep
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CREEP OF CONCRETE
Could be beneficial
Relieve stress caused by differential structural movements
Restraint shrinkage
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CREEP OF CONCRETE
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CREEP UNDER CONSTANT STRESS
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CREEP UNDER CONSTANT STRESS
Characteristics of creep
Creep occurs at all stress levels, but mechanisms are different at higher
stress levels, above 40% of short term strength.
Micro cracks will form in the matrix between aggregate and cement paste.
These micro-cracks will grow with sustained / increased external loading.
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BASIC CREEP VS DRYING CREEP
Basic Creep:
Creep that occurs when there is no
moisture movement between
concrete and the environment it is
in.
Drying Creep:
Additional creep that occurs when
concrete is drying while under
stress.
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BASIC CREEP VS DRYING CREEP
This is where sufficient number of ties and adequate cover to steel plays a
role in creep.
Creep at stress levels above 70% of short term compressive strength, the
micro cracks formed at the aggregate cement interface may spread and
propagate to cause complete breakdown.
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BASIC CREEP VS DRYING CREEP
Creep mechanisms
Recoverable creep
Diffusion of water from areas of hindrance to areas of non hindrance,
reduce the swelling pressure on the pore water, leading to a reduction of
inter partial spacing.
Diffusion of water from high to low pressure areas cause gradual load
transfer from liquid to solid phases in the matrix.
The removal of inter layer to inter layer water, under the action of external
load, leading to reduction of layer thickness.
Irrecoverable creep
Creep, is inversely
proportional to the
strength of concrete at
age of loading
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FACTORS EFFECTING CREEP
Relative humidity.
Temperature.
Age
Stress.
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CREEP IN CONCRETE
Powercrete Plus 42,5R and Civilcrete 32,5R, are extended with Fly Ash.
The Pozzolanic reaction produces additional Calcium Silicate hydrate
gel, to fill pore spaces leading to a denser matrix.
The “R” types cements, achieves higher early strength compared to “N”
types and would therefore allow earlier loading.
Fly Ash also contributes to the cement hydration making the concrete
denser and increasing the late strength ( post 28 day strength
development)
Lower water demand for given workability, compared to CEM I cements.
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SHRINKAGE
Shrinkage and creep are closely related in that they both are moisture
dependant deformations, and the source of the moisture loss generally
is from the cement paste
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SHRINKAGE
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SHRINKAGE
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EARLY AGE SHRINKAGE
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DRYING SHRINKAGE
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MECHANISMS OF DRYING SHRINKAGE
Capillary tension
This occurs in the capillary pores, the
loss of moisture causes tensile
stresses in the capillary water.
Swelling pressure
Where gel particles closely approach
each other, absorbed water could
exert swelling presure, if the free film
thickness is greater than the interlayer
distance.
Surface tension
Compressive stresses occurs inside
solid particles due to surface tension.
Drying increase surface tension, with
a increase in compressive stress in
the solids
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FACTORS INFLUENCING DRYING SHRINKAGE
Paste hold water, the gel pore water is more tightly held than the
capillary water.
During evaporation moisture initially lost from the capillaries, and as the
concrete matures moisture is lost from the gel pores, causing larger
sections of contraction.
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FACTORS INFLUENCING DRYING SHRINKAGE
Paste structure
Hardened cement paste consist of solid & soft gel particles, as well as
two types of pore structures.
Very small gel pores formed by spaces between gel layers.
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CARBONATION SHRINKAGE
Shrinkage caused by
carbonation is slow, but could in
some severe cases exceed
drying shrinkage in magnitude.
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AUTOGENOUS SHRINKAGE
Concrete with Water / Cement ratio of 0.40 and below, has a much
higher consumption of mix water, leading to higher risk of Autogenous
shrinkage.
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SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE
Aggregates
Aggregates has two effects on shrinkage.
Dilution : shrinkage will decrease with increase in aggregate
Restrain : shrinkage will be reduced by increase in aggregate due
to increase in stiffness.
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SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE
Powercrete Plus 42,5R and Civilcrete 32,5R, are extended with Fly Ash.
The Pozzolanic reaction produces additional Calcium Silicate hydrate
gel, to fill pore spaces leading to a denser matrix, and reducing
permeability of the concrete.
Fly Ash also contributes to the cement hydration making the concrete
denser and increasing the late strength ( post 28 day strength
development)
Lower water demand for given workability, compared to CEM I cements,
leading to lower moisture movement.
The good early strength achieved when using the “R” cement types,
gives better resistance to early age cracking.
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RELATIVE SHRINKAGE POTENTIAL
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CHEMICAL DEFORMATION OF CONCRETE
Dirk Odendaal
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CONCRETE
Heat of Hydration
Sulphate Attacks
Chloride Attacks
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ALKALI SILICA REACTION
What is ASR?
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ALKALI SILICA REACTION
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ALKALI SILICA REACTION
How does the reaction take place.
The reaction starts by attacks on siliceous mineral available in the
aggregate, by the alkaline hydroxides from the cement paste.
As a result Alkali Silicate gel is formed, either in the pores in the aggregate,
or on the surface of the aggregate.
This destroy the bond between aggregate and the surrounding hydrated
cement paste.
Typical appearance:
Random crack pattern.
White rim around the aggregate.
Large crack width.
Time:
May take years to develop.
Structural Effects:
Loss of strength
Loss of stiffness
Cracking
Deflection
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ALKALI SILICA REACTION
Sodium equivalent of about 0,25%, well below the 0,6% for a Low Alkali
cement (ASTM definition).
By using a low Alkali cement type, will minimize the risk of ASR
Fly Ash in Civilcrete 32,5R and Powercrete Plus 42,5R, has the ability to
react with Alkali Hydroxides in the paste, making them unavailable to
react with aggregates.
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HEAT OF HYDRATION
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HEAT OF HYDRATION
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HEAT OF HYDRATION
Reducing temp:
Use a cement with an energy generation of less than 270 J/g of cement at
41, as per EN 197-1, EN 196-9.
Powercrete Plus 42.5R = 227 J/g* at 41hours
Civilcrete 32.5R = 166 J/g* at 41 hours
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- 7.1 oC
OPC/30FA
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Temp. ( oC)
- 12.6 oC OPC/40FA
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+ 64 hours
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+ 48 hours
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Time (days)
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SULFATE ATTACKS
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SULFATE ATTACKS
Sulfates, permeates the concrete (in solution with water), and reacts
with:
Portlandite in the cement paste CA(OH)2
Calcium Aluminates C3A
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SULFATE ATTACKS
Calcium Sulfate
When hardened cement paste is in contact with sulfates two principal
reactions takes place
• Conversion of monosulfate into ettringite
• Formation of gypsum
After the Ca(OH)2 has been consumed the sulfate solution will react with
C-S-H paste, yielding more gypsum.
This reduces the C-S ratio in the C-S-H paste reducing mechanical
strength.
Un-reacted C3A will also react with the sulfate yielding ettringite.
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SULFATE ATTACKS
Magnesium Sulfate
Ca(OH)2 is converted into Brucite (magnesium Hydroxide).
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SULFATE ATTACKS
Ettringite formation
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SULFATE ATTACKS
The formation of Gypsum and Ettringite will cause:
Expansion
Cracking
Scaling
Aggregate de-bonding from the cement paste
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SULFATE ATTACKS
Powercrete Plus 42,5R and Civilcrete 32,5R are blended Fly Ash
cements.
The incorporation of Fly Ash in the cement, decreases the amount
available alkali’s, thus preventing the formation of Ettringite.
The Pozzolanic reaction produces additional Calcium Silicate hydrate
gel, to fill pore spaces leading to a denser matrix, and reducing
permeability of the concrete.
Lower water demand for given workability, compared to CEM I cements,
leading to lower moisture movement.
Cement with a total Fly Ash content of more than 25%, would be
considered Sulfate Resisting Cements.
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SULFATE ATTACKS
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CHLORIDE ATTACKS
Sources of chlorides
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CHLORIDE ATTACKS
Free chloride ions dissolve in the pore water and will destroy the passive
film around the steel, causing anodic iron dissolution.
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CHLORIDE ATTACKS
Chloride ions reacts with cement matrix as they pass through the
concrete matrix.
A large portion of chlorides will be bound by the cement paste, physically
or chemically.
Chloride binding is beneficial to durability as that reduce the amount of
“free” chlorides in the pore water.
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CHLORIDE ATTACKS
Types of chlorides in Concrete
Two types of chlorides must be distinguished.
Free chlorides in pore solution
Chloride ions bound to hydration products
For corrosion to occur only the free chlorides will have an impact.
Concrete containing Pfa cements is known to bind chlorides
Cement containing a relative high C3A content is desirable, due to the
chemical binding of the chloride ions to create Friedel salts.
Pfa cements also has increased C-S-H which also binds chlorides by
absorption due to surface forces.
On carbonation of the hydration products, will cause extensive
decomposition of the Hydration products, also those that chemically
bound the chlorides.
Friedel salts then decompose into CaCO3 an Al2O, liberating the free
chloride ions and the water. This leads to higher concentration of
chloride ions close to the reinforcement.
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CHLORIDE ATTACKS
Transport Mechanisms:
Fluid is drawn into porous material by the capillary forces.
Amount is dependent on the saturation level of material.
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CHLORIDE ATTACKS
Transport Mechanisms:
Permeation
This transport mechanism becomes relevant for ingress of chlorides only if
penetrating liquids carries chlorides
During the initial period of penetration, chloride from the salt solution will
combine with the hydration products of the cement paste until an
equilibrium is achieved
The concentration of chlorides will then decrease as the depth of
penetration increase
Mostly relevant to extreme exposures, eg. marine structures
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CHLORIDE ATTACKS
Transport Mechanisms:
Capillary suction
Similar to permeation, the ingress due to capillary action of the pore
system absorbing chlorides containing solution
The driving force is controlled by the pore size and the effective surface
tension.
Absorption of chloride solution must be considered especially in alternating
exposure conditions.
Wetting / drying cycles are most detrimental
Depending on the relative humidity of the environment, the salts will
eventually prevent more and more moisture from evaporation increasing
the moisture concentration
With sufficient liquid paths these ions will penetrate deeper and deeper
into the concrete
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CHLORIDE ATTACKS
Transport Mechanisms:
Diffusion
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CHLORIDE ATTACKS
Powercrete Plus 42,5R and Civilcrete 32,5R are blended Fly Ash
cements.
The incorporation of Fly Ash in Powercrete Plus and Civilcrete improve
the permeability, reducing penetration and diffusion of chlorides.
Chlorides are also chemically bound by alumino-silaceous pozzolans.
The Pozzolanic reaction produces additional Calcium Silicate hydrate
gel, to fill pore spaces leading to a denser matrix, and reducing
permeability of the concrete.
Lower water demand for given workability, compared to CEM I cements,
leading to lower moisture movement.
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OPC OPC 30%PFA
MASONRY, MORTARS & PLASTERS
Quintin Wolmarans
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MASONRY APPLICATIONS
Problems & common mistakes
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MASONRY APPLICATIONS
Problems & common mistakes
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MASONRY APPLICATIONS
Problems & common mistakes
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MASONRY APPLICATIONS
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MASONRY APPLICATIONS
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MASONRY APPLICATIONS
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READYMIX CONCRETE
Herbert Groenewald
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READYMIX CONCRETE CONSITUENTS
COARSE AGGREGATE
(granite, dolomite, hornfells, quartzite, recycled..) – SANS 1084
Aggregate size does not have an effect on concrete strength however good
quality aggregate may influence strength and durability.
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READYMIX CONCRETE CONSTITUENTS
FINE AGGREGATE
Sands have the biggest effect on the water demand of concrete and its
quality could also influence strength and durability..
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READYMIX CONCRETE CONSTITUENTS
CEMENTITIOUS BINDERS
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READYMIX CONCRETE CONSTITUENTS
CHEMICAL ADMIXTURES
These are used for reasons ranging from; reduced water content, reduced
cement contents, workability retention, retarding the hydration process,
improving freeze-thaw resistance, quick setting as well as internal
waterproofing of concrete.
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READYMIX CONCRETE CONSTITUENTS
WATER
Fresh water yields marginally better results due to impurities present in some
recycled water sources.
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SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE
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BENEFITS OF AGILIA
Aesthetically pleasing
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116 Peri Wiehan - Midrand
Le Corbusier’s Church of Saint
Pierre, posthumously completed, 40
years after his death, this structure
genuinely breathes true to his
fascination with concrete, his belief in
simplicity, functionality, building on a
human scale, and master plans that
were “in harmony with nature – sun,
space, and greenery”.
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Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
by Scott Wilson Advanced
Technology Group, is the UK’s
tallest public viewing tower
outside of London. Once again
Agilia supported this innovative
design giving a perfectly
finished high quality off shutter
aesthetic.
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ARTEVIA ADVANTAGES
Low Maintenance
Artevia Polish eliminates the need for
screeds, tiles or carpets.
Aesthetically pleasing
Monolithic slab
Colour throughout
Print
Robust
Can be moulded into different shapes
Can be used in combination with other
products
Colour
Polished
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ARTEVIA COLOUR EXAMPLES
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Date 1
EXTENSIA™
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WHAT IS HYDROMEDIA?
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Date 1
HYDROMEDIA: BENEFITS
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HYDROMEDIA: TECHNCIAL DATA
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Children's water fountain in Forever Resorts Bela Bela
1. Ultra Enviro (Low CO2 concrete)
2. Ultra Fibre (Polypropylene or Steel)
3. Ultra Waterproof (Xypex)
4. Ultra Piling NS, SD, T
5. Ultra Industrial Floor
6. Ultra Lightweight
7. Ultra Pool
8. Ultra Post Tension
9. Ultra Plaster and Mortars
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PLACING AND FINISHING
SERVICES
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QUESTIONS?
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THANK YOU
Courtesy of Patrick Rimoux (architecte)