Ward R. Malisch, P.E.Dr. Ward R. Malisch, PE, PhD, FACI was technical director for the American Society of Concrete Contractors. From the Author - Page 3Rebar Accessories & EquipmentBending Reinforcing Bars Partially Embedded in ConcreteAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)Building code requirements allow it, but with one important proviso that is often a stumbling block.ConcreteConsolidation Should Be Considered in Both Design and DetailingAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)ConcreteBe Wary of 'Lean, Green' ConcreteAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)Lowering the amount of portland cement in concrete can raise a number of issuesConcreteMock-up or foul up?American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)Tips for a successful concrete formed surfaces mock-upConcreteDon’t get disabled by ADA requirements for sidewalk cross-slopesAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)Tips for concrete contractors building sidewalks to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA.Forms'Exposed to public view' needs a definitionAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)Concrete Equipment & ProductsBeware of risk transferAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)FormsSpecifying and Expecting the ImpossibleAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)Suggestions for contractors on combating unrealistic claims of defects in concrete formed surfaces.Concrete Equipment & ProductsTroubleshooting Floor ProblemsAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)Answers to contractors' questions about dueling tolerances, poor value-engineering and the inevitable random cracks.Concrete Equipment & ProductsWho Pays for Additional Testing?American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)When an engineer, owner or general contractor requests extra testing for defects on a concrete job, know the facts on contractor responsibility for payment of those tests.ConcreteThe Effect of Curling on Floor FlatnessAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)F-numbers should be measured within 72 hours of floor finishing to best reflect the concrete contractor's efforts.ConcreteHow to Plan for a Cold Weather Concrete PourAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)Walking the fine line between not enough and too much detail.Previous PagePage 3 of 3
