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Concrete joints
Contraction Joints Contraction joints are used to divide large pours of concrete into smaller structural units. Contraction joints create a man-made plane of weakness to regulate and control (another name for a contraction joint is a control joint) the location of a crack formed by moisture loss of concrete. Without this formed contraction joint, the concrete would freely crack in unexpected ...
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Not Your Grandpa’s Selection Process!
Talking to a customer looking for an expansion joint is always important – identifying parameters of what is needed, determining the size and overall length, the temperature of the applications, the application itself, the material moving through the expansion joint, the pressure of the system, including potential vacuums or surge conditions (read Considerations When Shopping for ...
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The Benefits of Using Rubber Expansion Joints [Webinar]
On August 27th, Proco Products, Inc. hosted an informative webinar on the topic – “The Benefits of Using Rubber Expansion Joints”. This LIVE webinar was presented by Proco North American Industrial Sales Managers, Eric Blazej & David Genna. The webinar covered what an expansion joint is and why you need them, criteria for selection, the different styles and certifications ...
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ASTM D994 / D994M - 11 standard specification for preformed expansion joint filler for concrete (bituminous type)
This specification covers bituminous preformed expansion joint filler for use in concrete construction. This product shall consist of a bituminous (asphalt or tar) mastic composition, formed and encased between two layers of bituminous impregnated felt or two layers of glass-fiber felt. The mastic shall comprise mineral fillers and reinforcing fibers and may contain thin strips of ...
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One of the largest expansion joints ever built
We have built some of the largest Expansion Joints in the world for clients who demand highly engineered solutions. We are experts in designing and manufacturing large size expansion joints and a Universal Tied Expansion Joints of 8500 mm diameter, 5 meters long and with a weight of 48 tons is certainly one of the largest expansion joints ever built. This Expansion Joint will connect the ...
By Macoga, S.A
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Proco Goes 3D with the Series 440 Product Line
Proco Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that our Series 440 Molded PTFE Convoluted expansion joint product line in now LIVE on the 3DX Media platform! 3DX Media is one of the biggest CAD part libraries in the world offering 100+ million free 2D and 3D CAD models. Through 3DX, our Series 400 standard products are now available for downloading in various CAD formats such SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ...
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Proco goes 3d with the Series 230 Product Line
Proco Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that our Series 230 Product Line is now powered by Trace Parts International. Trace Parts International is one of the biggest CAD part libraries in the world offering 100+ million free 2D and 3D CAD models. Through TraceParts our Series 230 standard products are now available for downloading in various CAD formats such SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ProE and ...
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Expansion Joints for Potable Water Systems
Water is vital to life. Not only do we need access to clean drinking water, we need the ability to transport it without contamination. For this reason, there are standards that were created for pumping systems to safeguard potable water as it comes into contact with different materials during transport through a piping system. The NSF/ANSI 61 Standard for Drinking Water System Components ...
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Proco Releases Comprehensive Product Catalog App for iOS & Android
Proco Products, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the Proco Product App for use on iOS and Android devices. This new comprehensive app is a useful tool that puts our full catalog of products, brochure pdfs, animations, and other company data right into the palm of your hands. With a fully searchable product list and intuitive navigation, you will always be able to find the technical ...
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Intergraph(R) CAESAR II(R) User Group Meeting on July 21st in Houston Draws Record 70+ Participants
The Intergraph CAESAR II User Group meeting on July 21, 2011 in Houston, Texas drew over 70 participants who came to network with other piping engineers and designers and to gain new knowledge and skills they can apply to their jobs. Attendees heard a representative from Piping Technology and Products (PTP) at Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions speak on the design and selection ...
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ProFlex™ Series 700 NSF/ANSI 61 Certification
Proco Products, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of expansion joints and check valves would like to announce that they have achieved NSF/ANSI Standard certification on their ProFlex™ Check Valve product line. This certification verifies that these products can be safely used in drinking water systems, thus showing Proco’s commitment to producing products that meet ...
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Water underfloor heating
A frequently asked question is "What kind of heating should I provide so that the solar collectors can support it?". The answer lies in the question itself: in order for a heating system to be supported by a solar installation, it must be as efficient as possible, ie. to be low-temperature, with maximum area of the radiators. Such is the system of water floor heating. With it, your entire floor ...
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Flood defence repairs to start in Malton and Norton
The Environment Agency is starting work at the end of this month to repair two sections of the flood defences at Malton and Norton to reduce the risk of the wall leaking. In November 2012 when heavy rain hit the area, the level of the River Derwent didn’t reach the top of the defences, but the high levels caused some areas of the existing defences to leak. The Environment Agency reviews ...
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Say Goodbye to traffic on the BV Augustus Bridge
No cars will have access to the Augustus Bridge in Dresden until the end of 2019. Built during the 1700s, today the bridge is undergoing a complete restoration, which will return it to its original structure and repair the damages caused by the flooding of the Elbe in 2013. Only some means of transport will be able to cross during the restoration: buses, taxis, rescue services, cyclists, ...
By MB Crusher
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Projects Carried Out on Bridges and Busy Roads
Construction projects on bridges and major roads often have a big impact on people travelling in and out of the city and motorists who are faced with road closures and an increase in traffic congestion. While the work is carried out, city centres and major roads suffer from congestion. The companies carrying out road works, road maintenance, excavation, renovation and trenching operations are ...
By MB Crusher
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Chinese Air Pollution Control Expenditures To Reshape Multiple Industries
The Chinese investment in new air pollution control equipment in the next ten years will not only reshape the air pollution industry but will also reshape the industries supplying components such as dampers, fans, expansion joints, fabricated alloy structures, monitors, and optimization software. China will buy more SO2 scrubbers and NOx control systems than any other country and, in ...
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World FGD Orders to Peak Next Year at $11 Billion
Untitled Document During the 1990s annual sales of power plant flue gas desulfurization systems (FGD) were less than $1 billion/yr globally. Last year they were over $7 billion, and by 2006 will be $11 billion. This is the latest prediction in the continually updated, FGD World Markets, an online report published by the McIlvaine Company of Northfield, IL. Even after the ...
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ASTM C1063 - 11a standard specification for installation of lathing and furring to receive interior and exterior portland cement-based plaster
This specification covers the installation of lathing and furring to receive interior and exterior Portland cement-based plaster. The following materials shall be used: metal plaster bases—expanded metal lath and wire laths; accessories—steel, PVC plastic, zinc alloy, and cornerite; channels—external ...
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ASTM E2837 - 11 Standard Test Method for Determining the Fire Resistance of Continuity Head-of-Wall Joint Systems Installed Between Rated Wall Assemblies and Nonrated Horizontal Assemblies
This test method evaluates the following under the specified test conditions: The ability of a test specimen to undergo movement without reducing its fire resistance rating, and The duration for which a test specimen will contain a fire and retain its integrity during a predetermined fire resistive test exposure. This test method provides for the following ...
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Italian Exhibition Group: The Digital Challenge Starts from Rimini
The colossal digital innovation project pre-announced in recent months by IEG – ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP has begun. The partnership with US giant Ruckus and all-Italian SAMU, has brought leading edge technological solutions, innovating the network infrastructure of Rimini Expo Centre all to the advantage of its Clients, favouring not only their activities at the venue, but also the economic ...
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