Successful shrinkage compensation coincides with each phase of shrinkage. In other words, the magnitude of expansion and the timing of occurrence should be equivalent to the predicted shrinkage for each stage of the grout or concrete’s life. To achieve shrinkage compensation, we use a variety of techniques and products. 1. Reducing […]
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Shrinkage: Part 2 – Selecting the Right Test Method to Measure Shrinkage
We are sure that you have heard the term ‘non-shrink grout’ and it is often backed up by the term Class C or a reference to ASTM C621. What Do These Terms Mean? Well for a start, there is no such thing as ‘non-shrink grout’ and further to that, ASTM C621 doesn’t even exist! It […]
Shrinkage: Part 1 – The Causes of Concrete Shrinkage
Failure to account for the causes of concrete shrinkage can lead to tension, cracks or even result in failure of the whole structure. In the next three-part blog series, we’ll take a detailed look at shrinkage and how we compensate against it to deliver consistent, controlled products in all temperatures and conditions. What is […]
Get it Right the First Time – The Art of Concrete Protection
As a trusted supplier, we understand that we have a responsibility to protect and preserve the natural and built environment. This means weighing up the economic, social and environmental impacts of every project we work on. In the article below we discuss the importance of concrete protection on the environment and how Bluey assists projects […]
How Can Coastal Infrastructure Assets be Protected?
Australia’s vast coastline is one of the elements that make this country so special. With over 25,000 kilometres of marine environment, we’ve seen our fair share of civil coastal infrastructure projects over the past two decades. As infrastructure continues to interact with the marine environment, businesses, local councils and governments are running into numerous problems. […]
Is Concrete Repair Worth the Effort?
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Is Concrete Repair Worth the Effort? At Bluey, concrete repair is a major focus of ours. We endeavour to offer solutions to repair concrete rather than let asset owners spend more on a complete replacement project. One of the common misconceptions with cracked or damaged concrete is that, for the best result, it’s more productive […]