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ackyard, ;-) LarryT Demand that any Health care reform that gets passed, must force members of the Legislative, Judicial & Executive Branches of government to be included as well! - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: T

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gets passed, must force members of the Legislative, Judicial & Executive Branches of government to be included as well! - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concret

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And lime, you need lime. It goes well in the tonic. --R Hendrik & Fay wrote: Sand is an aggregate, you use concrete sand to make mortar. Sand and gravel mix makes concrete. Hendrik who has a lot of concreting coming up, both concrete and mortar Rich Thomas wrote: And sand, you need sand.

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Sand is an aggregate, you use concrete sand to make mortar. Sand and gravel mix makes concrete. Hendrik who has a lot of concreting coming up, both concrete and mortar Rich Thomas wrote: And sand, you need sand. --R Hendrik & Fay wrote: Ahhh hah but I also mix up mortar in it and technically

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Of course, that's part of "aggregate." ;< Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia And sand, you need sand. --R He

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And sand, you need sand. --R Hendrik & Fay wrote: Ahhh hah but I also mix up mortar in it and technically concrete is the final result of mixing cement, aggregate and water. Hendrik WILTON wrote: Concrete; cement holds the aggregate together to make concrete. ;<)) Wilton

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erely games." - Ernest Hemingway Curt Raymond wrote: Dunno, I doubt it, probably just a quick rinse and off to the next job. -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:56:47 +0930 From: Hendrik & Fay Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message

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ercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia Ahhh hah but I also mix up mortar in it and technically concrete is the final result of mixing cement, aggregate and water. Hendrik WILTON wrote: Concrete; cement holds the ag

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Ahhh hah but I also mix up mortar in it and technically concrete is the final result of mixing cement, aggregate and water. Hendrik WILTON wrote: Concrete; cement holds the aggregate together to make concrete. ;<)) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

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Dunno, I doubt it, probably just a quick rinse and off to the next job. -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:56:47 +0930 From: Hendrik & Fay Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4a813957@ozemail.com.au> Content-Type: text/plain; charse

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Concrete; cement holds the aggregate together to make concrete. ;<)) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hendrik & Fay" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia Yeah but th

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site, cleanup is easy once it hardens... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:30:25 +0930 From: Hendrik & Fay Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4a800bd9.6080...@ozemail.com.au> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed D

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On the ground. Usually right by the work site, cleanup is easy once it hardens... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:30:25 +0930 From: Hendrik & Fay Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4a800bd9.6080...@ozemail.com.au> Content-Type:

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Hendrik & Fay wrote: Dump where? Down the nearest drain? On the construction site, where they haven't graded it with the dozer yet. I've also seen construction crews throw bent nails, small scrap, etc in the excavation next to the foundation before they backfill. Mitch. _

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Dump where? Down the nearest drain? Hendrik Curt Raymond wrote: Maybe in OZ but here they dump... -Curt Date: Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:13:12 +0930 From: Hendrik & Fay Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4a7ec460.1020...@ozemail.com.au&g

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What's that address again? ;<)) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 7:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia Maybe in OZ but here they dump... -Curt Date: Sun, 09 Aug 2009

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I always have a spot picked out that I want them to dump, waste not. I also have an adjustable spot for over ordered material, which I am prone to do. Harry - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 6:10 AM Su

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Maybe in OZ but here they dump... -Curt Date: Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:13:12 +0930 From: Hendrik & Fay Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4a7ec460.1020...@ozemail.com.au> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Whils

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Whilst they may wash out on site they usually don't tip out the waste due to environmental regulations and as such have a bit of concrete and water sloshing in the bowl, if they don't agitate this, the solid stuff will settle on the bottom and makes it hard to get out. Hendrik who just loves m

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uot; To: "Mercedes List" Sent: Friday, August 7, 2009 9:03:51 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia <> Peter, You may want to check that statistic. I don't think concrete has much tensile strength. I didn't know anyone even

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Yes, of course, "hold the upper and lower flanges in place," etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia On Thu, 6 A

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<> Peter, You may want to check that statistic. I don't think concrete has much tensile strength. I didn't know anyone even measures it. Most of concrete strength is in compression. NK -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

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On Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:48:53 -0400 "WILTON" wrote: > The tubes are likely along the neutral axis of each beam; beam is in > compression above the neutral axis and tension below the neutral axis. > Concrete along the neutral axis contributes little to the structure; > therefore can be eliminated

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Well let me give it a try. The hydraulic pump is geared to the engine. There is no clutch or way to disconnect it to eliminate the possibility of the pump not engaging when needed. Since that means that the pump pumps all the time the pressure would build up and finally pop a hose or seal unles

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"Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia prestressed concrete using shapes - the shapes were poured nearby, allowed to cure then a number of metal rods or wires (like 1" OD) we

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Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 11:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 18:13:39 -0400 "WILTON" wrote: Who? The navigator? Mega gallons? ;<) Wilton http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalon I had to look it up ... Craig - Origina

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quot;Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 11:09 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia > > > > That's where Megalon is entombed, it has to be really strong. ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

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On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 19:46:14 -0400 "LarryT" wrote: > Watched a program on The History Channel recently where they > demonstrated prestressed concrete using shapes - the shapes were poured > nearby, allowed to cure then a number of metal rods or wires (like 1" > OD) were pulled thru opening in t

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That's how foundations in Houston are made, some of them. My house there was post-stressed after they poured the pier/beam slab foundation and it sets up some. Run steel cables, 1/2" or so, then hook up a hydraulic tensioner with some wedge cone things in the ends of the holes, go around tigh

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prestressed concrete using shapes - the shapes were poured nearby, allowed to cure then a number of metal rods or wires (like 1" OD) were pulled thru opening in the concrete shape - when the wiring/rods were compressed by tightening large metal thingies - kind of like nuts on a long stud thread

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Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:55 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia Not necessarily INTENDED, it just naturally continues to cure f

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t; Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia Watched a program on The History Channel recently where they demonstrated prestressed concrete using shapes - the shapes were poured nearby, allowed to cure then a number of metal rods or wires (like 1&quo

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"WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia But may not reach 100% (whatever that is) in OUR life times. BTW, concrete is very weak in tensile strength (that's why it needs reinforcing

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thumb-print & medical records. Ask your Reps to Vote Against HR45! , - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia OK I watched it the other night agai

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Who? The navigator? Mega gallons? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia That's where Megalon is entombed, it h

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dnesday, August 05, 2009 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia Concrete reaches about 90% tensile in 21 days, It continues to get higher the longer it cure. I THINK Hoover damn is abot 98% and creeping up. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: &quo

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el List" Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 4:15:00 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia I know they carry plenty of water but if you give the guy the option he'll use a hose thats already out every time. Saves him having to uncoil and recoil his own

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sday, August 5, 2009 1:11:43 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia I did computer work for Master Builders a couple decades ago. They made cement additives of all varieties. They could speed up or slow down the reaction time. Also had ones that allowed

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rint & medical records. Ask your Reps to Vote Against HR45! > , > - Original Message - > From: "Curt Raymond" > To: "Diesel List" > Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 1:43 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia > > > Trick question? >

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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:09:09 -0400 From: Rich Thomas Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4a79a095.1070...@constructivity.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed That's where Megalon is entombed, it has to

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A. Its MegaTron B. He wasn't entombed he was frozen C. The Decepticons got him out... -Curt Date: Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:09:09 -0400 From: Rich Thomas Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <4a79a095.1070...@constructivity.net> Content

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bject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <61d8f2c2ab0f4c578e9d381afbdb7...@toshibalaptop> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original concrete trivia ;-) When building very large

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5, 2009 10:20:43 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia I read somewhere that the concrete inside of Hoover dam was intended to take some huge amount of time, like 50 years, to cure. -Curt Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:06:13 -0400 From: "LarryT&

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Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia I read somewhere that the concrete inside of Hoover dam was intended to take some huge amount of time, like 50 years, to cure. -Curt D

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I read somewhere that the concrete inside of Hoover dam was intended to take some huge amount of time, like 50 years, to cure. -Curt Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:06:13 -0400 From: "LarryT" Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: "Mercedes Discussion Li

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And if you use the wrong ones together, it makes 'em REALLY mad. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 7:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia I've been told that there a

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on List" Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 9:06:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia concrete trivia ;-) When building very large concrete structures, like dams, pipes are built into the concrete so cooling water can circulate to keep the concre

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ense, you must provide a thumb-print & medical records. Ask your Reps to Vote Against HR45! , - Original Message - From: To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 7:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia I've been told that there a

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uot; Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:05:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia > I wouldn't be surprised to hear theres an important functional > difference between the two. Most of what I know is about rear dumpers. Main functional diffe

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From: "LarryT" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 5:49:06 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia Speaking of concrete - I was working on a new Texaco refinery in Port Arther, Tex - a concrete mixer got stu

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I wouldn't be surprised to hear theres an important functional difference between the two. Most of what I know is about rear dumpers. Main functional difference is that the operator can watch the front dumper pour into the concrete pump's hopper, and not spill any. While he sits all comfy in th

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clean (we had running water there) so they'd go back without the drum turning... -Curt Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 17:18:28 + (UTC) From: pm7...@comcast.net Subject: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <31941905.6499651249406308848.javamail.r...@sz0127a.westche

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tween the two. Most of what I know is about rear dumpers. -Curt Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 18:05:46 + (UTC) From: pm7...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <1040219728.6523011249409146290.javamail.r...@sz0127a.westchester.

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p front, drum facing backward. I wouldn't be surprised to hear theres an important functional difference between the two. Most of what I know is about rear dumpers. -Curt Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 18:05:46 + (UTC) From: pm7...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To:

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, August 4, 2009 1:44:06 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia Because if they don't keep the concrete agitating (mixing) it will set up faster. Once it sets up, you're done. Or for that matter, the truck is done. Also, due to the arrangeme

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iginal Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:43:26 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia Trick question? Only if they're delivering or if he didn't have a good place to clean out befo

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rce it out for delivery. Dan --- On Tue, 8/4/09, Rich Thomas wrote: > From: Rich Thomas > Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 1:25 PM > It travels to the beat of the drum. > > --R > &

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go back without the drum turning... -Curt Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 17:18:28 +0000 (UTC) From: pm7...@comcast.net Subject: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID:     <31941905.6499651249406308848.javamail.r...@sz0127a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>     Con

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It travels to the beat of the drum. --R pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Ever notice that whenever you see a mixer moving the drum is turning? Why? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

[MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia

Ever notice that whenever you see a mixer moving the drum is turning? Why? -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:51:38 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kid cars We didn't ne