Sentences with phrase «of cement»

The production of cement involves a chemical reaction responsible for a surprisingly large amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere every year.

The look of the house all around the exterior gives a wooden feel but actually it is made of cement bricks which have a texture and color of wood.

When we bought our little castle I loved the look of cement tiles but our home needed a tremendous amount of work before I could justify buying fancy tile.

A few percent of global CO2 emissions are produced during the manufacturing of cement.

Making one ton of cement results in the emission of roughly one ton of CO2 — and in some cases much more.

This equates to the use of total current fossil energy reserves of about 900 billion tonnes of carbon equivalent (the balance comes from the use of cement and land use change).

I love the look of cement tiles — they were often in old properties we visited during our search, and they always had timeless charm, whatever their age.

The next - gen Viper will offer a 10 - liter V - 10 running through a 15 - speed manual transmission out of a cement truck.

If you try to use litter that clumps when it becomes wet, the clumps could become stuck in your hamster's fur like small blocks of cement.

These use very large amounts of cement, structural steel, and flat glass, and some aluminum.

They are like small chunks of cement with a few blueberries.

The good news is that 3 feet of packed dirt over your head can significantly reduce the intensity of radiation, and a layer of cement can provide more safety still.

So, is it really crazy to believe that if coal mining is eliminated, the creation of cement could become the new number 1?

So 2000 cubic metres of concrete weighs about 5000 tonnes and would contain about 550 tonnes of cement (and this would release about 500 tonnes of CO2 during manufacture).

On top of the cement, I added some faux snow.

The room, which is part of the center's lab, is full of cement runs — walls about four feet high, forming rectangular pens about six by three feet.

You're going to want time to pull out in front of that cement mixer.

It is consuming about 25 percent of the world's steel and 40 percent of its cement as cities of 1 million or more people appear almost overnight.

Also, due to the weight distribution and size of cement trucks, these vehicles have been known to roll over at very low and seemingly safe speeds.

A loose piece of cement can cause a person to lose their footing and fall.

Settlement of product liability case for wrongful death of cement plant worker killed in industrial accident.

A number of innovators are working on ways to reduce — and even reverse — the climate impact of cement by turning cement into a net carbon sink.

The low - carbon transition of the cement industry can only be attained with a supportive regulatory framework as well as effective and sustained investments.

All we need is 3 more sheets of cement board and a weekend to tear out the walls around the tub and put new ones up & tile.

There was the hill then just a square of cement at the bottom to stop.

Our dog kennels are a cement foundation with 3 feet of cement hollow tile block between each run.

Instead of choosing just one pattern, I'd love to see a room with a variety of cement tiles like that!

Also, there are companies now making knock - off versions of the cement tiles.

The main influence on the finished appearance of a concrete mix is the color of the cement.

It adds to the competitive market of cement production and cut cost of construction where all cement were transported from the southern sector which attracted extra cost.

I have bought 150 bags [of cement], costing me $ 500.

Further, only a handful are planned, because of the rising costs of cement, steel and other materials as well as the additional cost of the technology.

These are comprised of cement rather than cast iron which provides a more economical option that is still effective for weight training.

Eventually there wasn't enough of this cement left to withstand the pull of gravity, and so the whole structure finally came crashing down.

No one wants to live in a cold house constructed of cement that's falling apart, not even animals.

The company has one of the lowest carbon footprints of cement production globally.

Further emissions savings can be achieved by taking into account the overall life cycle of cement, concrete and the built environment.

Wondering what you guys used to «seal» the seams of the cement board?

They can be compared to human - made «drinking straws» made of cement and steel, each extending for many kilometres below the sea floor.

The principal industries installed are the manufacture of cement, furniture, and ceramics.

One mouse lands on a block of cement, and a plug drops down on his head.

He carefully places brick upon brick and makes sure to use the right kind and amount of cement to hold the bricks together so he achieves the desired effect.

The production of cement, the material that holds together concrete, is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Would you argue with them if they did show interest because the life ring was too small to fit over your head and was full of cement?