{"id":5720,"date":"2019-06-13T21:41:21","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T19:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/?p=5720"},"modified":"2019-06-13T15:41:48","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T13:41:48","slug":"not-as-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/2019\/06\/13\/not-as-freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"Not as freedom&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been designing concrete mixes for almost 20 years and I&#8217;ve always used spreadsheets. Seeing those frees for a &#8220;free product&#8221; <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/pricing\/\">Free Concrete Mix Design Software | Concrete Quality<\/a> <\/em>make me think that we do actually need one which is free-as-in-freedom<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The Concrete Quality software is free&#8221; Free to use, pay only for additional services, no minimum subscription time. Starting at 35 \u20ac (~39 USD) per month.<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Screenshot_2019-06-13-Free-Concrete-Mix-Design-Software-Concrete-Quality.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5721\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/2019\/06\/13\/not-as-freedom\/screenshot_2019-06-13-free-concrete-mix-design-software-concrete-quality\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Screenshot_2019-06-13-Free-Concrete-Mix-Design-Software-Concrete-Quality.png?fit=1920%2C907&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,907\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot_2019-06-13 Free Concrete Mix Design Software Concrete Quality\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Screenshot_2019-06-13-Free-Concrete-Mix-Design-Software-Concrete-Quality.png?fit=510%2C241&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5721\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Screenshot_2019-06-13-Free-Concrete-Mix-Design-Software-Concrete-Quality-510x241-1.png?resize=510%2C241&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"241\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I shall read their terms of service as I may learn something:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Unique advantages of Concrete Quality<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c81895a\" class=\"met_split_40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_left-to-right wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<table class=\"pdcts-prices\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"pdct-price green\" valign=\"center\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><strong>No Risk<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"center\">\n<h3>Zero license\u00a0fees<\/h3>\n<p>No licenses = No initial investment = NO RISK!<\/p>\n<p>Pay as you go every month\u00a0\u2013<em>\u00a0<\/em>discount for yearly\u00a0payments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c818efb\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<table class=\"pdcts-prices\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"pdct-price fuxia\" valign=\"center\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><strong>Flexible<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"center\">\n<h3>Pay only for what you use<\/h3>\n<p>Gain access to advanced features with our subscription services.<\/p>\n<p>Select the plan that better suits the needs of each user in your company.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c819494\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_left-to-right wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<table class=\"pdcts-prices\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"pdct-price red\" valign=\"center\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><strong>No surprises<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"center\">\n<h3>No obligations or cancellation fees<\/h3>\n<p>Try before you buy. No minimum subscription time.<\/p>\n<p>You may start\u00a0and pause\u00a0your subscriptions at any time \u2013 no penalties.<\/p>\n<p>Your data is always available, even without subscriptions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c8199f9\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<table class=\"pdcts-prices\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"pdct-price orange\" valign=\"center\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><strong>Free!<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"center\">\n<h3>Free\u00a0features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i> Access and modify your data, free forever<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i> Unlimited updates, free forever<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i> Direct download without registration<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i> Free one-month\u00a0trial for the Expert Plan<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i> No obligations, no cancellation required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c819fea\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_left-to-right wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<table class=\"pdcts-prices\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"pdct-price gray\" valign=\"center\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-490\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/PayPal_Lock-300x300.png?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/PayPal_Lock-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/PayPal_Lock-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/PayPal_Lock.png 319w\" alt=\"Secure Payment PayPal\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"center\">\n<h3>Easy &amp; Secure payment<\/h3>\n<p>Pay with credit card with the security offered by PayPal. Direct payment \u2013 no PayPal account needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other payment methods are also available.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c81a56e\" class=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_left-to-right wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>A plan for <em>every<\/em>\u00a0profile<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c81bc3f\" class=\"met_split_40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner row\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear wpb_start_animation\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_technician_colour2-150x150.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_technician_colour2-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_technician_colour2-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_technician_colour2.png 533w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1481806173706\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>Technician<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1482023660667\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h4>Data synchronization\u00a0+ mobile<br \/>\naccess + basic reporting<\/h4>\n<p>The features everybody needs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1484912820627\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>35 \u20ac<br \/>\nper month billed yearly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1484928218335\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>39 \u20ac billed monthly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear wpb_start_animation\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_engineer_colour2-150x150.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_engineer_colour2-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_engineer_colour2-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_engineer_colour2.png 533w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1481805924465\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Supervisor<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1482018249868\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h4>Mix design\u00a0optimization +<br \/>\nstatistical tools + data import<\/h4>\n<p>Includes all Technician features<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1484928161746\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>79 \u20ac<br \/>\nper month billed yearly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1484928204860\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>89 \u20ac billed monthly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear wpb_start_animation\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_expert_colour1-150x150.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_expert_colour1-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_expert_colour1-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_expert_colour1.png 533w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1481806207687\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Expert<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1482607640469\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h4>Local standards + audits +<br \/>\nadvanced reporting &amp;\u00a0tools<\/h4>\n<p>Includes all other features!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1484928173622\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>149 \u20ac<br \/>\nper month billed yearly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1484928188273\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>169 \u20ac billed monthly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c83386e\" class=\"met_split_60\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_left-to-right vc_custom_1482152841424 wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>All plans include<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner row\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear wpb_start_animation\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_trainee_colour2-150x150.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_trainee_colour2-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_trainee_colour2-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_trainee_colour2.png 533w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1481807614955\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unlimited software updates, free and forever<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>No licensing or cancellation fees, no hidden costs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Basic support by email during office hours + online tutorials<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Full fledged application tailored for the concrete industry<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Use it online or offline, your data is always\u00a0accessible<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The data is YOURS: you can always\u00a0use the offline features and access\u00a0your information, even after\u00a0your subscriptions expire<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left vc_custom_1482152857112 wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Premium Support<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left vc_custom_1530039263872 wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Optional add-on for any plan<br \/>\n<\/strong>Personalized support by phone or Skype within 24 hours of your request. Free training session when you sign up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left vc_custom_1484913146470 wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>+ 19 \u20ac monthly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c83b333\" class=\"met_split_60\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c83b857\" class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2 id=\"technician\">Subscription plans details<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c83bd16\" class=\"met_split_60\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1481996077940\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c83cf7b\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear wpb_start_animation\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_technician_colour2-150x150.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_technician_colour2-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_technician_colour2-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_technician_colour2.png 533w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1482090130099\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>Technician<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1485165848200\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>35 \u20ac<br \/>\nper month billed yearly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1485165888845\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>39 \u20ac billed monthly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left vc_custom_1482152918087 wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>Technician plan details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c84115b\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>The Technician plan is designed as a basic package that will allow any user in your company to input data both with the desktop and mobile apps, as well as share this data with other users in the workgroup. It also enables basic reporting features.<\/p>\n<p>This plan grants connectivity to our cloud-based servers and enables data sharing and synchronization, from any PC or mobile device. Our exclusive WorkGroups model enables for easy permissions management over data sharing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Services included<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Data Synchronization<\/strong>: share selected data with other users directly between databases. We provide the cloud server for data synchronization, no special equipment or setup required.<\/li>\n<li id=\"supervisor\"><strong>Mobile devices<\/strong>: mobile access for sampling information with any smartphone or tablet. Use it to input and check samples on site.<\/li>\n<li id=\"supervisor\"><strong>Crushing scheduler<\/strong>: a convenience tool to manage your daily cylinder\/cubes crushing tests, find immediately today\u2019s specimens and print out the daily crushing worksheet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting<\/strong>: print basic reports in just one click.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c842065\" class=\"met_split_60\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1481996077940\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c843109\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear wpb_start_animation\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_engineer_colour2-150x150.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_engineer_colour2-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_engineer_colour2-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_engineer_colour2.png 533w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1482090167478\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Supervisor<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1485165995766\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>79 \u20ac<br \/>\nper month billed yearly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1485166028189\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>89 \u20ac billed monthly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left vc_custom_1482152938551 wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>Supervisor plan details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c847326\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>The Supervisor plan is designed for engineers, managers and specialized technicians that will calculate and optimize new mix designs, analyze statistical information of concrete and materials tests, and import data from external sources like dataloggers, other software applications, etc.<\/p>\n<p>This plan includes all of the Technician Plan features plus powerful tools for mix design calculation and statistical QA\/QC analysis of concrete and materials tests. Import data directly from Excel or any other legacy system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Services included<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mix Design Optimization<\/strong>: assisted mix design calculation and optimization, can be configured to comply with any local standard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Import data from Excel<\/strong>: import data from external sources like Excel files, dataloggers, other software suites, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>QA\/QC statistical tools<\/strong> for concrete and raw materials: smart table, pivot grid, coefficient of variation, results history, histograms, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Synchronization<\/strong>: share selected data with other users directly between databases. We provide the cloud server for data synchronization, no special equipment or setup required.<\/li>\n<li id=\"expert\"><strong>Mobile devices<\/strong>: mobile access for sampling information with any smartphone or tablet. Use it to input and check samples on site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crushing scheduler<\/strong>: a convenience tool to manage your daily cylinder\/cubes crushing tests, find immediately today\u2019s specimens and print out the daily crushing worksheet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting<\/strong>: print basic reports in just one click.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c848284\" class=\"met_split_60\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1481996077940\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c84933b\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_appear wpb_start_animation\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_expert_colour1-150x150.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/subscriptions_expert_colour1-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_expert_colour1-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/subscriptions_expert_colour1.png 533w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1481806207687\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Expert<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1485166064723\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>149 \u20ac<br \/>\nper month billed yearly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1485166087981\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>169 \u20ac billed monthly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left vc_custom_1482152962962 wpb_start_animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>Expert plan details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c84d4dd\" class=\"met_split_20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>The Expert plan is designed for high management and includes tools that upgrade Concrete Quality to comply with local standards, assists you in passing audits and obtaining certifications like ISO, kite marks, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s the full package!<\/strong> Includes all features from the Technician and Supervisor plans plus advanced audit and submittals tools complying with local standards, report customization and KPIs dashboards to manage all your workgroups.<\/p>\n<p>Upon selecting this plan you can choose between the following localized services options<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ASTM, ACI and CSA Standards<\/strong>: specific features complying with ASTM, ACI and CSA standards, dedicated statistics and the popular ACI 211.1 Absolute Volume mix design method.<\/li>\n<li><strong>British Standards<\/strong>:\u00a0following the guidelines of the British Standards Institute, includes Batch Book management and CUSUM production compliance analysis.<\/li>\n<li>More regions coming soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>All available services included<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Special localized module\u00a0<\/strong>for North America (USA &amp; Canada) or UK &amp; IE, including statistics, CUSUM analysis, additional mix design methods, auditing tools, and advanced reports. See details for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/the-american-way\/\">The American Way<\/a> or UK &amp; IE.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End-user Report Designer<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0modify existing reports or create new ones to fine-tune them to your needs. Other users in your company can print out the customized reports with any subscription plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>KPIs Dashboard<\/strong> and analytical tools to manage all your workgroups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix Design Optimization<\/strong>: assisted mix design calculation and optimization, can be configured to comply with any local standard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Import data from Excel<\/strong>: import data from external sources like Excel files, dataloggers, other software suites, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>QA\/QC statistical tools<\/strong> for concrete and raw materials: smart table, pivot grid, coefficient of variation, results history, histograms, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Synchronization<\/strong>: share selected data with other users directly between databases. We provide the cloud server for data synchronization, no special equipment or setup required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile devices<\/strong>: mobile access for sampling information with any smartphone or tablet. Use it to input and check samples on site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crushing scheduler<\/strong>: a convenience tool to manage your daily cylinder\/cubes crushing tests, find immediately today\u2019s specimens and print out the daily crushing worksheet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting<\/strong>: print basic reports in just one click.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c84f7c6\" class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>How subscriptions work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Subscriptions are linked to a user.<\/strong>\u00a0You can manage any number of plants and use the software in many computers. You just need your username and password, your subscription will be available anywhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscriptions are a flat rate service.<\/strong> There\u2019s no limit to how many times you can use your subscriptions\u2019 features while they are active. For example, you may synchronize your data once a month or every hour, you\u2019ll pay exactly the same.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscriptions allow you to share information with other users.<\/strong>\u00a0All subscription plans allow for information sharing with our exclusive \u201cWorkgroups\u201d model. You may create, and be a member of, an unlimited number of Workgroups, and you can decide what information you share with other users. Other users in your Workgroups need to have their own subscriptions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"payasyougo\">Most companies have several users, so every person using Concrete Quality will need his own registered user and subscription plan. Users may have different plans depending on what their job is. In cases where several people use the same computer at a single location (e.g., technicians in a lab, etc.) you may acquire one shared subscription plan for all of them.<\/p>\n<p>Let us help you select the subscription plan that\u2019s more\u00a0convenient for you. <a href=\"mailto:contact@concrete-quality.com\">Contact us\u00a0for further information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c84fed0\" class=\"met_split_70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>Pay as you go<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can manage your subscriptions and payments inside the Concrete Quality software. To do so, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Concrete Quality FREE Download\" href=\"http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the software<\/a><\/strong> and register a new user for free (if you haven\u2019t already).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go to My Account &gt; Subscriptions<\/strong> to select which subscription plan you want, and choose whether to pay with recurring payments or upfront.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All transactions are processed securely with PayPal. You\u2019ll need a valid credit card or an active PayPal account with sufficient funds. Subscriptions activation is immediate with this method.<\/p>\n<p>You have two options when paying with PayPal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"sixmonths\"><strong>Automatic renewal<\/strong>: with this option you\u2019ll pay for your first period to activate your subscriptions, and then you\u2019ll be billed just before your subscriptions expire. It\u2019s the best way to make sure that your subscriptions are always active without big upfront payments. You may cancel and resume your subscriptions at any time without penalties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upfront payment<\/strong>: choose any duration, from one month up to a year. Use this option to perform a one-time payment for all your subscriptions. You can switch to automatic renewal at any time. To benefit from the yearly subscription discount please refer to the section below (discount only available for wire transfer payments).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c85050a\" class=\"met_split_70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>Yearly subscriptions<br \/>\nBest deal!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can benefit from a <strong>discount<\/strong>\u00a0when subscribing for a full year.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Concrete Quality FREE Download\" href=\"http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the software<\/a><\/strong> and register a new user for free (if you haven\u2019t already).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Send us an email\" href=\"mailto:contact@concrete-quality.com\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> using your registered email address and tell us which subscription plans you want. We\u2019ll send you a pro forma invoice with the total amount, applicable discounts and wire transfer details.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you may <strong><a title=\"Contact Concrete Quality\" href=\"http:\/\/www.concrete-quality.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us by phone or Skype<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Subscriptions are paid upfront by wire transfer.\u00a0You can also pay for other users in your company at the same time. Make sure that you provide full details about the users and the subscription plans that will be activated. We\u2019ll enable your subscriptions\u00a0within 24 hours of receiving the transfer confirmation, just have your bank send us the transfer order receipt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_rowww row \">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"met_split_5d0250c852823\" class=\"met_split_60\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"excerpt\">&nbsp; I&#8217;ve been designing concrete mixes for almost 20 years and I&#8217;ve always used spreadsheets. Seeing those frees for a &#8220;free product&#8221; Free Concrete Mix Design Software | Concrete Quality make me think that we do actually need one which is free-as-in-freedom The Concrete Quality software is free&#8221; Free to use, pay only for additional&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/2019\/06\/13\/not-as-freedom\/\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"activitypub_content_warning":"","activitypub_content_visibility":"","activitypub_max_image_attachments":4,"activitypub_interaction_policy_quote":"anyone","activitypub_status":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[171,53,52],"tags":[241,242],"class_list":["post-5720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ethics","category-proprietary-software","category-software","tag-concrete","tag-mix-design"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6daft-1ug","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7162,"url":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/2020\/05\/04\/avoid-gotowebinar-com\/","url_meta":{"origin":5720,"position":0},"title":"Avoid gotowebinar.com","author":"Paolo Redaelli","date":"2020-05-04","format":false,"excerpt":"Just avoit them In these times of lock-down many conference and \"webinar\" solutions have blossomed. Some are based on free-as-in-freedom software, most are using widespread standard such as WebRTC. A small number of them are either proprietary software or use non-standard implementation of standard. Using Debian, Ubuntu and Fedora workstations\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Proprietary software&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Proprietary software","link":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/category\/software\/proprietary-software\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/g2w.svg","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1100,"url":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/2016\/03\/12\/unfinished\/","url_meta":{"origin":5720,"position":1},"title":"Unfinished","author":"Paolo Redaelli","date":"2016-03-12","format":false,"excerpt":"I found this photo on the website of professional association of architects of Monza and Brianza. It makes me feel sad: I personally designed the concretes used to built that unfinished tower.\u00a0 Then I found this petition asking to demolish it. Then I don't feel sad. Sadness turns into anger.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Mood&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Mood","link":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/category\/mood\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/slider_pic2.jpg?fit=1200%2C380&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/slider_pic2.jpg?fit=1200%2C380&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/slider_pic2.jpg?fit=1200%2C380&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/slider_pic2.jpg?fit=1200%2C380&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/03\/slider_pic2.jpg?fit=1200%2C380&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":4954,"url":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/2018\/11\/20\/4954\/","url_meta":{"origin":5720,"position":2},"title":"Today I've been talking to\u2026","author":"Paolo Redaelli","date":"2018-11-20","format":false,"excerpt":"Today I've been talking to an (civil?) engineer from Cuneo. In the long phone call, among many other precious informations he told me that it's quite unusual to see an actual engineer working in a ready-mix concrete plant. I replied that we - for a feasible definition of \"we\" -\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Mood&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Mood","link":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/category\/mood\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":8452,"url":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/2021\/05\/26\/concrete-block-cmu-sizes-shapes-and-finishes-archtoolbox-com\/","url_meta":{"origin":5720,"position":3},"title":"English acronym mania","author":"Paolo Redaelli","date":"2021-05-26","format":false,"excerpt":"There's a thing of English - well, actually American English, or even better \"technical English\" - they I find quite disturbing: the custom of creating acronyms at every steps. See this example Concrete Block (CMU) Sizes, Shapes, and FinishesConcrete blocks, also known as Concrete Masonry Units or CMUs, provide very\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Mood&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Mood","link":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/category\/mood\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":4603,"url":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/2018\/10\/01\/spheres-can-make-concrete-leaner-greener\/","url_meta":{"origin":5720,"position":4},"title":"Spheres can make concrete leaner, greener","author":"Paolo Redaelli","date":"2018-10-01","format":"link","excerpt":"Rice University scientists have developed micron-sized calcium silicate spheres that could lead to stronger and greener concrete, the world's most-used synthetic material. Sorgente: Spheres can make concrete leaner, greener","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Senza categoria&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Senza categoria","link":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/category\/senza-categoria\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":1948,"url":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/2016\/11\/29\/ford-circle-and-faccia-vista-concrete\/","url_meta":{"origin":5720,"position":5},"title":"Ford circle and faccia-vista concrete","author":"Paolo Redaelli","date":"2016-11-29","format":false,"excerpt":"I shall study those Ford circles (found via this Tikz example) a little, they may teach us something about the optimal granulometric distribution of a \"faccia-vista\" (exposed, faced) concrete...","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Documentations&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Documentations","link":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/category\/documentations\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5720"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5720\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monodes.com\/predaelli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}