that questions why the flooring industry ever abided by what it calls a “one size fits all” standard for evaluating concrete slab moisture. According to the article, “The literature from ...

As the humidity above the slab increases ... do not let the burlap dry or it will absorb moisture from the concrete and always dry before storage to avoid mildew and rot that may affect the ...

Capillary suction moves moisture through porous materials. The water can be drawn upward through small pores in the concrete footing and slab and laterally through walls. This effect creates the ring ...

ACI 302.2R, “Guide for Concrete Slabs that Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Material,” contains the following caution: “Warning-A moisture test should not be used to predict future ...

Abstract: Determining the moisture influential depth in concrete under drying-wetting cycles is of great interest for investigation of chloride ion transport and thus the initiation of reinforcement ...

Basements are surrounded by soil, and the moisture content in the ground is constantly trying to find its way into the ...

Abstract: The influential depth of moisture transport in a concrete surface subject to drying-wetting cycles was analyzed numerically. The moisture transport was described by a diffusion model with ...

Uniform mix batch to batch and slab edge boarded.Chad White Major considerations when scheduling concrete and planning day of placement activities include: Interface of equipment during placing ...

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