In the field of construction engineering, concrete is a widely used building material, and its performance is directly related to the safety and durability of the entire building structure. However, in cold regions or during winter construction, concrete frost damage often occurs, causing many problems in construction. A deeper understanding of the causes of concrete […]
CPCA’s Canadian Coatings Conference will be held May 21-23, 2025 at the Marriott Halifax Harbour Front. The Canadian Coatings Conference is the leading source for addressing regulatory developments impacting the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers (CASE) industry in Canada. Hosted by the Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) with a strong mandate to advocate for fair regulations that […]
As the understanding of foam stability factors continues to grow, so does the understanding of the defoaming mechanism. Foam stability factors are diverse, and so are the defoaming mechanisms. Reducing local surface tensionSome people have studied the defoaming process of polysiloxane in oily systems: the silicone oil defoamer droplets reach the bubble film, causing the […]
Imagine if we could build new buildings using renewable concrete bricks. Although it may not be immediately obvious, the construction industry is actually one of the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, which are gradually causing global temperatures to rise. However, a new technology that will be publicly available for the first time in 2021 […]
In the construction industry, concrete is widely used in various engineering structures and plays a pivotal role. The stability of its performance and the reliability of the construction quality are directly related to the safety performance and service life of the building. However, during the actual construction process, a headache problem often occurs, that is, […]
Calcium Formate prices across the APAC region maintained stability amidst weak demand from the downstream cement and concrete sectors and limited cost support from feedstock formic acid. This sluggish demand was reflected in key markets, such as China, where the struggling real estate sector continued to hinder construction activity, while India’s construction sector faced intensified challenges due […]
In general, the viscosity stability of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose depends on the degree of substitution and the evenness of the degree of substitution. It swells in cold water to form a clear or slightly turbid colloidal solution. The aqueous solution has surface activity and forms a film after drying, which is highly transparent and stable.It […]
Dubai-based company leads way in polyurea, polyaspartic solutions in the MENA region. Twenty-one years ago, DELTA Coatings International opened its doors in Dubai, with its focus on protective coatings and waterproofing solutions. Since then, DELTA Coatings has manufactured best-in-class polyurea and polyaspartic solutions for clients across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and […]
In the construction industry, concrete columns are crucial structural elements that not only bear the weight of the mechanics, but also have an equally important appearance. A beautiful, flawless concrete column not only enhances the overall aesthetics of the building, but also reflects the professionalism and attention to detail of the construction team. However, in […]
Recently, Holcim Group was informed that it has launched Tector 3D Mortar in the South American market, the first locally manufactured material in Argentina specifically for additive construction (AC). This product was jointly developed by Holcim Argentina Innovation and Research Center and Argentine machinery manufacturer Teknix, and has been successfully used to 3D print full-scale […]
