Concrete Construction - Unit 1: What Is Concrete?
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Shows the materials that go into concrete, why different types of concrete are needed and how they are made. Describes common types of admixtures, pulverized fuel ash (PFA) and ground granulated blast furnance slag (GGBS). Concludes with review questions and answers.
Media Details
Runtime: 29 minutes 54 seconds
- Topic: Business, Careers
- Subtopic: Construction, Occupations
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 1997
- Producer/Distributor: Nimco, Inc
- Series: Concrete Construction
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