Alan Sembera

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Stories By Alan Sembera

  • How To Mix Fireclay Mortar

    You can increase a mortar's resistance to heat and fire by adding fireclay to the mix. Fireclay, or fire clay, is a type of clay that can withstand extremely high temperatures without breaking down.

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  • How To Find The Square Inch Of Pipe

    Finding the area of a pipe's opening in square inches can be useful in determining the flow capacity of the pipe. A pipe with a larger opening allows more fluid to pass through and requires a slower flow rate than a pipe with a smaller opening.

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