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NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof

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SRI Non-roof

Project location: Mexico

March 3, 2017

MARIA ESTHER LAMADRID

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Project location: Mexico

March 3, 2017

Hello, does anyone know if it is aceptable to use sri values of concrete from the guide for a crusher fine concrete or it need a test to be accepted?

Thanks

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Tristan Roberts

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Vermont House of Representatives

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August 26, 2017 - 5:53 pm

It would need a test, as it's basically a different material with its own properties.

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