Steel slag can be used to reduce carbon emissions in the concrete and cement industry, but the amount available in the future is gradually decreasing as the steel industry implements various measures to reduce its carbon footprint. The main source of carbon dioxide emissions is the built environment. Steel, concrete and cement are all important players in … Continue reading
01Understanding the consistency and workability of concrete mixtures Workability is a crucial and mysterious concept in the field of concrete construction. It is not just a simple term, but a comprehensive reflection of the multidimensional properties of concrete mixtures during construction operations. So, what exactly is the workability of concrete mixtures? What are the key … Continue reading
The former Helios company operations are currently the third-largest arm of the Kansai Paint group, and has annual revenues of €737 million. Kansai Paint recently presented its eighteenth medium-term plan that outlines its strategy up until 2030. The most striking thing about it is that the company is putting Europe first and foremost for the remainder … Continue reading
A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hopes this new building material could reduce heating and cooling bills while being environmentally friendly. The team developed the cement mortar mix by replacing sand with silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic, … Continue reading
The ruling SWAPO Party retained power, offering promises on new infrastructure development and the refurbishing and upgrading of existing ones. On Dec. 3, 2024, Namibia concluded its presidential and parliamentary elections, which saw the ruling SWAPO Party retain power for the seventh time since independence in 1990, an uninterrupted winning streak that came with a … Continue reading
The appearance of concrete is a visual representation of its quality. The evenness and luster of the concrete surface is of increasing concern to construction contractors and property owners, and their requirements are becoming more and more stringent. This has gradually become an important economic factor. Bleaching is the most common phenomenon on concrete surfaces. … Continue reading
Dear industry colleagues and partners: At the beginning of the new year, everything is renewed. On the occasion of the Year of the Snake, Sidleychem is full of enthusiasm and sincerely invites you to participate in the upcoming grand opening of the Egypt Stitch & Tex exhibition! As an annual event in the textile industry, … Continue reading
In 2025, the German representative of SIDLEY Chen was invited to participate in the Bonn University celebration. As a well-known university in North Rhine-Westphalia, the celebration of Bonn University brought together many guests from politics, academia, culture and the arts to welcome the new year. On the evening of the celebration, Prof. Dr. Birgit Ulrike … Continue reading
Specific limitations Over the past few decades, concrete has become the main material in construction, especially in densely populated urban environments. Thanks to its low cost, ease of use and scalability, concrete has gradually replaced bricks, stone and wood. But it is not without problems. Sustainability First and foremost, it is far from a sustainable … Continue reading
1.Raw materials The fineness modulus and silt content of sand must meet the requirements, and the water content should not exceed 6% during use. The sampling of sand must not take the surface layer and the oversize particles of the upper gravel, etc. must meet the requirements, especially the silt content (stone powder content). If … Continue reading