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Origins of agriculture
Origins of agriculture, the active production of useful plants or animals in ecosystems that have been created by people. Agriculture has often…
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Igloo
Igloo, also spelled iglu, also called aputiak, temporary winter home or hunting-ground dwelling of Canadian and Greenland Inuit (Eskimos). The term igloo, or iglu,…
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Shelter
Masonry Masonry, the art and craft of building and fabricating in stone, clay, brick, or concrete block. Construction of poured concrete, reinforced…
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Climate
Climate, conditions of the atmosphere at a particular location over a long period of time; it is the long-term summation of the…
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Industry
Industry, a group of productive enterprises or organizations that produce or supply goods, services, or sources of income. In economics,…
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Construction
Construction, also called building construction, the techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures, primarily those used to provide shelter.…
Concrete Technology 3 min read
Shotcrete for Reinforcing Masonry Walls?
Shotcrete is the application of concrete to any surface through mechanical means using pneumatic appliances. It avoids the use of…
Concrete Technology 4 min read
Testing for Cement Content
Cement content in any concrete has a direct relation to the strength of the concrete, its durability and impermeability. For tests…
Concrete Technology 3 min read
Creating Concrete Signage
Concrete signs, as seen in office parks and public spaces, are permanent markers. Letters can be raised or inset into…
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Using Ardex for Concrete Overlays
Proper preparation of the surface is the most important factor in achieving the bond between Ardex and the concrete surface being treated.…