A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A
Admixture
Anything other than water, cement and aggregate that is added to the concrete mixture.
Aggregate
Elements such as gravel, sand, or crushed stone that are added to the water and cement mixture and give concrete about seventy-five percent of its volume.
B
Batchman
An indispensable person in the concrete plant who weighs, measures and places portland cement, water and aggregate in the mixer truck.
C
Cement
(Portland Cement) The type of cement used in virtually all concrete along with aggregate material and water.
COD Orders
Thomas accepts Cash On Delivery orders from residential customers.
Colored Concrete
Created with the addition of pigment Ð either before or after concrete is placed Ñand using white, rather than the conventional gray.
Concrete
The mixture of cement, aggregates and water that results in a superior building material.
Concrete Specialists
The employees of Thomas Concrete, who pride themselves on their ability to deliver the right people, the right equipment and the right materials to do the job right.
Cubic Yard
27 cubic feet of concrete; the unit for measuring volume of concrete generally referred to as a "yard."
Cure
To cure concrete is to ensure that it hardens properly. Drying concrete must be hydrated and at the correct temperature during curing.
D
Drum
The container on the mixer truck that spins in order to thoroughly mix the contents to avoid settling and compaction.
F
Form
Supporting piece of wood or metal used to set concrete mix in place for walls or foundations; removed after concrete has hardened.
H
High-Strength Mix
Concrete mix specially formulated to withstand excessive tension and compression.
Hydration
The chemical reaction between cement and water.
I
ISO 9001
Verification that our design, product, quality control and training are among the most efficient and best-documented in the world. Thomas Concrete is the only concrete manufacturer in the U.S. to achieve this distinction.
M
Mixers
Or Mixer trucks, mistakenly referred to as cement trucks, which carry concrete contained within a "drum."
P
Patterned Concrete (stamped)
One of a number of decorative finishes that can be applied to concrete surfaces. Patterns may often emulate a rock or stone facade.
Q
Quality Policy
Thomas Concrete of Georgia, Inc. is committed to a policy of Total Quality in all of our business activities. Our performance goal is zero defects. We will deliver products that meet specifications, on time and at the agreed price.
R
Ready-Mix Concrete
Concrete that is proportioned and mixed off-site and then delivered to the construction site freshly mixed and unhardened.
S
6 x 6 Trucks
All-wheel drive mixer trucks.
Slump
One of the common tests for fresh concrete; slump is a measure of concrete consistency and flowability.
T
Tensile Strength
A measure of hardened concrete ability to withstand tension.
Thomas Concrete Academy
An advanced program for training Thomas Concrete employees and ensuring that our employees are the most knowledgeable in the business.
V
Volume Calculator
Thomas Concrete's online tool for estimating the amount of concrete mix needed for a given job.
W
Water Reducers
Chemical admixtures that produce stronger concrete mixture using less water. Using less water is important because the strength and durability of concrete is determined in part by the amount of water compared to the amount of cement in the mix.