14 This list of concepts are about the different types and processes of concrete. terms
We will observe the types and processes of concrete, in addition to its translation, example, images and pronunciation.
Air-entrained concrete
noun
Air entrainment in concrete is the intentional creation of tiny air bubbles in a batch by adding an air entraining agent during mixing.
Example: It is beneficial to use air entrained concrete when placing concrete in areas with freeze-thaw conditions.
en: Concreto con aire incluido
Architectural concrete
noun
Architectural concrete is concrete that will be permanently exposed to view and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials, forming, placing, and finishing to obtain the desired architectural appearance.
Example: concrete used for the exterior or interior ornamentation or finish of a building or structure, often being cast integral with the reinforced concrete frame.
en: hormigón arquitectónico
Asphaltic concrete
noun
Asphalt Concrete is a composite material commonly used in construction of roads, highways, airports, parking lots, and many other types of pavement.
Example: Asphalt concrete is a mixture mainly composed of mineral aggregates, asphalt binder, and additive, and has been widely applied in pavement construction.
en: hormigón asfáltico
Cellular concrete
noun
Cellular concrete, also known as lightweight cellular concrete, low-density cellular concrete, is a cement-based suspension, with a minimum of 20% foam entrained in the mortar.
Example: Cellular concrete is a special engineered concrete manufactured by mixing Portland cement, sand, fly ash, water and pre-formed foam in varied proportions to form a hardened material.
en: hormigón celular
Colored concrete
noun
Colored concrete, also known as decorative concrete, allows traditional grey concrete to be stained and dyed different colors. Concrete has been colored as far back as the early 1900s and was primarily used by companies who made precast structures for building facades.
Example: A buff-colored concrete was chosen for the main building material; its color resembled local earth tones.
en: hormigón coloreado
Cured concrete
noun
Curing of concrete is defined as providing adequate moisture, temperature, and time to allow the concrete to achieve the desired properties for its intended use.
Example: Concrete curing is the process of maintaining adequate moisture in concrete within a proper temperature range in order to aid cement hydration at early ages. Hydration is the chemical reaction between cement and water that results in the formation of various chemicals contributing to setting and hardening.
en: hormigón curado
Exposed concrete
adjetive
Exposed concrete refers to concrete whose surface is a visible part of the architectural and interior design of the building. Strictly speaking, this refers to concrete surfaces that were in contact with the formwork shell when they were produced.
Example: The exposed concrete is the surface that can be seen inside or outside of structure regardless of whether concrete is above water, dry at all times, or can be seen when structure is drained.
en: hormigón visto
Green concrete
noun
Green concrete is defined as a concrete which uses waste material as at least one of its components, or its production process does not lead to environmental destruction, or it has high performance and life cycle sustainability.
Example: Green concrete is a variation of standard concrete that either uses recycled ingredients, uses ingredients that don't harm the environment, or lasts longer or performs better than traditional concrete, reducing the need for replacement in the future.
en: hormigón verde
Insulating concrete
noun
Insulating concrete
Example: In general, dry concrete with a typical composition will be an insulator and not a conductor.
en: hormigón aislante
Porous concrete
noun
Porous concrete is concrete that is designed to trap water and allow it to percolate through to the ground below.
Example: Concrete is by nature a porous material, with pores formed by water evaporation during curing.
en: hormigón poroso
Precast concrete
noun
Precast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold or "form" which is then cured in a controlled environment.
Example: Precast concrete is reinforced concrete that is cast away from the building site, and assembled on site.
en: Concreto prefabricado
Prestressed concrete
noun
Prestressed concrete refers to the construction technology of concrete structural elements intentionally subjected to compressive stresses prior to their commissioning.
Example: Prestressed concrete is used in the construction of concrete bridges, being practically essential in cantilever, thrust and prefabricated segment construction systems
en: Hormigón pretensado
Reinforced concrete
noun
reinforced concrete, concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces. The reinforcing steel—rods, bars, or mesh—absorbs the tensile, shear, and sometimes the compressive stresses in a concrete structure.
Example: It was not until the present century that larger domes were built due to the use of reinforced concrete.
en: Concreto reforzado
Unreinforced concrete
adjective
There is a growing trend towards the use of unreinforced concrete floors in slab designs. There are merits and concerns with this approach, especially in heavily-loaded forklift environments.
Example: resistance than what would be experienced when boring through rock or unreinforced concrete.