Non-traditional buildings

Non Traditional Buildings

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	A few general facts about non-traditional buildings

	Concrete provides an alkaline environment which prevents rusting because of the calcium hydroxide which is produced as cement hardens. In timber frame housing the purpose of the outer sheathing is to prevent panel and frame deformation In PRC construction a chemical (calcium chloride) was often added to the concrete mix to accelerate hardening during cold weather and to enable continuous production of the pre-cast units. Concrete carbonation is primarily caused by carbon dioxide