Video: AC Tech Oil Buster System Turns Contaminated Unusable Concrete Slabs Usable

Oil Buster System offers a cost-effective solution for removing hydrocarbons and organic chemical contaminants from deep within a concrete slab

February 4, 2015

AC•Tech’s Oil Buster System (OBS) offers a cost-effective solution for removing hydrocarbons and organic chemical contaminants from deep within a concrete slab ... and then sealing it for safe installation of your final flooring system. Using this two-step process, a contaminated and unusable concrete slab can be cleaned, sealed, and ready to receive floor covering within days.

AC•Tech Oil Buster System Provides Alternative To “Jackhammer Approach” on Contaminated Concrete

Road base is typically introduced after the subgrade has been prepared and compacted to a stable and level surface.

What Is Road Base?

Going back to basics, this article details the importance of the correct road base in the durability and life of roads.

Spring rains left this foundation with standing water in the excavation. Concrete placements should take place promptly before saturation of the grade occurs.

Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?

The Concrete Foundations Association addresses the concern for structural integrity of concrete footings due to water in the excavation.

Concrete vs Wood Homes

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The FullForce(XP)eco system is designed for exterior pavements in industrial warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants and transfer stations.

FullForce Offers FullForce(XP)eco

The FullForce(XP)eco system is designed for exterior pavements in industrial warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants and transfer stations.

Plate 2000 Big Foot System Float Pan Saver

The solution is designed for leveling floors and making float pans last longer.

How Asphalt Contractors Place Concrete With Pavers

Did you know that there's a growing market for paving with Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)? It's a type of zero-slump mix that can be paved and rolled very similar to asphalt, and the demand for it is higher than ever.

Guide to Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

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Exploring the key considerations for fiber-reinforced concrete, including its design, specifications, application, and how to properly finish the product.

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Functionality That Makes a Difference | JLG®

Functionality That Makes a Difference | JLG®

From Smart Load technology to self-leveling innovations, helping you and your crew return home safely is more than our job – it’s why we’re here.

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Brochure: FullForce(XP)eco Exterior Pavement System

Download the brochure for the FullForce(XP)eco Exterior Pavement System

#GLAD2024 - Lifting Industry Raises Awareness

Lifting Industry Raises Awareness

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association announces Global Lifting Awareness Day 2024 to be Thursday, July 18.

A wide blade design enables close finishes to walls and obstructions with minimal bracket interference.

MARSHALLTOWN 7-in. Wide Fresno

A wide blade design enables close finishes to walls and obstructions with minimal bracket interference.

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Hands On With Caterpillar's Next Generation 3D Screed

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Designing Safety Into Surface Preparation

Designing Safety Into Surface Preparation

Contractors and operators are clearly at risk working in the construction sector - but they can also be influential in on-site safety improvements. How can equipment manufacturers learn from them to create a safer industry?

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Your work is meant to weather through some of the toughest conditions. Your equipment should do the same. That's why the best contractors trust JLG®.

Figure 1: Complicated footing reinforcement showing standard hooks for vertical dowels.

Rationalizing the Standard Hook in a Residential Footing

This column deals with a comparison of the minimum requirements set forth by the International Residential Code (IRC) and the referenced standard document, ACI 332-14 Requirements for Residential Concrete.

Steel plate dowels carry loads across a construction joint, maintain vertical alignment between adjacent slabs and allow concrete shrinkage both perpendicular and parallel to the joint.

Reduce Random Cracking with Plate Dowels

Use plate dowels at construction joints to reduce the risk of random cracking.

Study Textile-reinforced Concrete Sustainable Construction

Concrete Research: Textile-reinforced Concrete

By reinforcing concrete with textiles instead of steel, researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden present a method that makes it easier to scale up analyses and thus facilitate more sustainable construction.

CONFAST Now Distributor of Simpson Strong-Tie Products

CONFAST Now Distributor of Simpson Strong-Tie Products

As an official online distributor of Simpson Strong-Tie products, CONFAST will offer its customers a comprehensive selection of Simpson Strong-Tie products.

Each bolt is made from corrosion-resistant, 5/8-in. B7 rods that exceed ACI and ICRI standards worldwide for wood structure foundation repair.

Concrete Anchor Bolts Offers Foundation Repair Solution

Each bolt is made from corrosion-resistant, 5/8-in. B7 rods that exceed ACI and ICRI standards worldwide for wood structure foundation repair.

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The first step in super-flat floor work is recognizing the skill involved. Let's go over the elements involved.

The new releases include Phoenix, CODEX, CarbonX and Vitruvius.

ICON Showcases Construction Robotics, Materials and Software

The new releases include Phoenix, CODEX, CarbonX and Vitruvius.

The super-flow planers are available in 24-in. and 48-in. cutting widths.

Bobcat Introduces Super-Flow Planer Attachment

The super-flow planers are available in 24-in. and 48-in. cutting widths.

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Brochure: Somero S-940e

Download the brochure for the Somero S-940e

Battery-powered roller screeds are suited for remote applications. They have no cords or hoses and can be easily operated in remote environments with a limited power supply.

Circular Concrete Pours: Tips on Pouring a Circular Foundation for a Grain Bin

When the job is a foundation for a grain bin, you can find limitations and unique challenges to such a remote setting. Investing in specialized equipment may save time and provide a long-lasting foundation.

Jon-Don has partnered with PPG to expand its offering of resinous floor coatings for concrete flooring.

Jon-Don Partners with PPG to Expand Resinous Coatings

Jon-Don has also partnered with PPG to create a series of one-day training events for concrete professionals who want to learn how to select and apply PPG products.

Fast and effective

Fast and effective

What to do if roads are worn out? If only the top layer is damaged, only that layer needs to be repaired. Take advantage of innovative solutions.