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OCCLUSION AIR [1 record]

Record 1 1996-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Preparation and Mixing
CONT

concrete placement ... Care should be taken to avoid entrapment of air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du béton
CONT

béton à occlusion d'air : béton normal dans lequel a été incorporée une petite quantité d'air (5 à 6% en général), ce qui a pour effet d'améliorer la résistance au gel et la workabilité.

OBS

Le terme «occlusion d'air» est entendu ici au sens d'«emprisonnement de l'air» (action) dans le béton.

Spanish

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