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Term: Pouring

Physical aspects of pouring
– Parameters such as pouring speed, distance between containers, vibration, and heat transfer can affect the liquid being poured.
– Changes in the liquid may be desirable or undesirable depending on the context.
– Malaysian-style ‘teh tarik’ involves pouring brewed tea mixed with milk back and forth between containers to create foam and cool the tea.
– Industrial casting processes can create defects in the final cast part due to the pouring of molten metal.
– Automated pouring equipment has been developed for industrial settings to control variables and minimize danger.

Cultural aspects of pouring
– The metaphor of pouring prayers appears in Sanskrit, Latin, and Ancient Greek poetry, referring to the act of pouring out a drink as an offering in a libation.

Related concepts
– Teapot effect: When a liquid being poured runs down the spout or body of the container instead of flowing out in an arc.
– Decantation: A process for separating liquids or solids by pouring them into a separate container.
– Bulk material handling: Related to the pouring and handling of large quantities of materials.

References (Tan, Campbell, Li et al., Yamaguchi et al., Huang et al.)

Works cited (Vanden-Broeck & Keller, Davis, VanEver, Kurke, Lateiner)

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Glossary: Decorative concrete
Concrete Statues - Concrete statues are made by pouring concrete into a latex mold. - They are often painted and sold as garden ornaments. - The most popular designs are bird baths and garden gnomes. Stamped Concrete - Stamped concrete is the process of adding texture and color to concrete to make it resemble natural materials like stone, brick, and wood. - It is a popular choice for new construction and renovation projects due to its durability and lower cost compared to natural products. - Installation involves pressing molds into the concrete while it is still in its plastic state. - Color can be achieved through various methods such as dry shakes, color hardeners, and acid stains. - Stamped concrete can be used on driveways, patios, commercial roads, parking lots, and interior floors. Concrete Dyes - Concrete dyes come in different forms and compositions and can be used on both residential and commercial concrete applications. - Early concrete dyes consisted of generic printing inks dissolved in mild solutions of alcohol. - Alcohol-based dyes were more commonly used for interior applications without direct sunlight. - Manufacturers later dissolved printing inks in different carriers like acetone to achieve increased penetration levels. - Colored concrete can be obtained from many ready mix concrete companies with available color charts. Acid Staining - Acid staining is a chemical reaction that creates new earth tone colors on the concrete surface. - It involves applying a mixture of water, mineral salts, and a small amount of muriatic acid to the concrete. - The reaction occurs over a period of one to four hours and creates a variegated or mottled appearance unique to each slab. - The concrete surface is later scrubbed to remove excess stain and neutralized with a basic solution. - Acid staining may not work as well on older exterior concrete surfaces or concrete with exposed aggregate. Water-based Staining - Water-based stains can achieve a translucent or opaque color effect on concrete. - Unlike acid stains, they bond with the concrete without changing its physical makeup. - There are various types of water-based stains available, including polymer-based, acrylic, and epoxy stains. - Water-based stains offer different performance characteristics and variations in the decorative concrete industry. - They can be used to achieve different looks and effects on concrete surfaces. Additional Concepts: - Epoxy coating: Applied over acid stained, dyes, and/or overlays to seal and protect. Some epoxies are also colored. - Polishing: Concrete can be polished with mechanical grinders and diamond pads of increasing grit sizes. Sodium silicate or lithium silicate can be added as a concrete hardener to achieve a higher shine. - Engraving: Existing concrete can be remodeled by cutting lines and grooves into its surface. Intricate designs can be engraved using a portable CNC concrete engraving system or a CNC driven router system. - Form liner: Concrete can be cast into unique and detailed designs using urethane form liner. These projects can be seen on sound/retaining walls, building exteriors, and bridges. - Industry publications: Concrete Decor is a leading magazine on decorative concrete, providing information, ideas, product news, and training for professionals in the field. It has a high readership and is considered the most-read and influential magazine covering decorative concrete worldwide.

Pouring (Wikipedia)

Pouring is the act of tilting an open container which has liquid or bulk flowable solid inside of it, to cause the contents to flow out of the container under the influence of gravity. This may be done to move the contents to another container (such as pouring a shared drink from a bottle into individual cups), to coat a surface with the contents (as in pouring a syrup onto solid food, or the artistic technique of paint pouring), or simply to empty the original container.