1 \ Crack-Resistant Mortar / Crack-resistant mortar (anti-crack mortar) is a type of mortar made by mixing a crack-resistant agent (composed of polymer emulsion and additives), cement, and sand in a specific ratio with water. It is designed to withstand certain levels of deformation without cracking. When used in conjunction with mesh fabric, it achieves […]
The Eastern Coatings Show will be held at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, May 13-15, 2025. Businesswomen in Coatings (BIC), an informative networking event, will be held during the Eastern Coatings Show (ESC) on May 14, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. The networking event allows women of all positions to mingle with other women in the […]
The application of concrete greatly improves the quality of construction projects, and promotes the development of ready-mixed concrete industry, but ready-mixed concrete due to untimely maintenance of concrete structure caused by early cracking is difficult to eradicate, has become a hot spot of the quality of construction project complaints, but also the focus of quality […]
As a global supplier of innovative solutions in the chemical industry, Vitchem will be exhibiting at Textile Asia 2025, which will be held from April 12-14, 2025 at Karachi Expo Center, Pakistan. Vitchem will bring its core products such as Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) and Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), as well as high efficiency printing […]
AkzoNobel’s Alumigrip 4250 basecoat and Alumigrip 4450 clearcoat system and a bespoke blue ‘tint’ used to create special effect. The color expertise and technical skills of AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings are behind a new aircraft livery for the Brazilian-based Azul Conecta with a tailplane that changes color in the blink of an eye. Known as ‘The Blue Chameleon’, the […]
Test methods for determining the optimum dosage of water-reducing agents in concrete: 1. Slump test 1. Test procedure: Fix the concrete mix ratio and prepare multiple concrete mixtures by changing only the amount of water reducer added. Fill the mixture into the slump cone in three layers, tamping each layer with a tamping rod 25 […]
Facility will meet rising regional demand for sustainably advantaged products. PPG announced the startup of a waterborne automotive coatings manufacturing plant in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The facility will enhance PPG’s local production capacity of waterborne basecoats and primers and help meet rising demand for sustainably advantaged coatings from automotive companies in Southeast Asia. With a production […]
Coatings are a type of liquid or solid material that is applied to the surface of an object and forms a film under certain conditions to provide protection, decoration or other special functions. Nowadays, coatings can generate a large amount of foam during production and application, and the generation of foam mainly depends on the […]
The paint and coatings industry in the UAE is witnessing a notable shift in consumer preferences, with a growing inclination towards eco-friendly paints. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most exciting, dynamic, and challenging market for domestic and global coating producers and suppliers. Known for some of the most iconic architectural marvels, […]
Why is the thickness of the cover a key factor in concrete construction? Today, let’s try to analyze its technical principles and construction essentials, as well as common construction measures and knowledge of common problems and their prevention. I. Technical principles Reinforcing steel corrosion prevention The highly alkaline environment of concrete (pH ≥ 12.5) forms a […]
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