by Purplegator | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why should you add The CONCURE Group’s Admixture to your concrete? There are many benefits that the admixture has to offer. Firstly, it increases concrete strength, which is very important for long-term structural stability. Secondly, it allows for the concrete to...
by Purplegator | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is evaporation and why is it important for it to occur? Evaporation is when a liquid is turned into a gas. This natural process is important because it allows for the water on top of the concrete to turn into gas and allows for additional water still in the...
by Purplegator | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is a “perfect” bond and what has been used in the past to create one? A perfect bond is when all the pore spaces, micro-fractures, fractures and joints have been plugged. This allows the concrete to eliminate the possibility of a water-wet surface and a strong...
by Purplegator | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are three important mechanical stressors that can cause debonding over time. The first, mechanical stress is from the work done by water and capillary action. There can be microscopic areas where the bond to the concrete is tenuous. If the waters adhesion to the...
by Purplegator | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
First of all, what is meant by “water wet”? This term refers to when the concrete has water on the surface and still needs to evaporate. However, sometimes it is not always easy to tell when it is still “water-wet” because of different factors or reasons. One reason...
by Purplegator | Dec 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is capillary action and why is it important for concrete? Think back to when you experienced a rainstorm in your area. Particularly remember the plants before the storm and then a few days after. Before they may have been just beginning to sprout. After the...
