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Tips for a Stuborn Air Motor on the Gunite Machine

The GM-060 and big Aliva machines typically have Fenner / Globe piston air motors, typically the RM-410 (4 cyl. / 1-1/4” inlet / exhaust). These do have two exhausts (one straight out the back and one next to the air inlet).

Fred thinks that the air motor issue may be in the rotary valve (Item 2 on exploded parts diagram).

Suggests you try blowing airwith a little …

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Determining the Load Capacity of a Structure When As-Built Drawings are Unavailable

This TechNote provides an answer to the question, “How can the load capacity of a structure be determined when as-built structural drawings are not available?
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TechNote: Treatment of Exposed Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement in Concrete Repair

This TechNote provides the answer to the question, “When epoxy-coated steel reinforcement is exposed in a repair area, how should the reinforcement be treated to avoid creating a corrosion cell? To learn more or to order …

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Cold Weather Concrete Requirements

This document provides the general requirements for producing satisfactory concrete during cold weather and methods for satisfying these requirements. In particular, this document discusses recommended temperature of concrete, temperature records, temperature of materials, preparations prior to placement, duration of protection period, methods for …