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How To Reinforce Concrete Slab on Ground to Control Cracking
KB Engineering LLC
Steel reinforcing bars and welded wire reinforcement provide crack width control in nonstructural slabs-on-ground.
May 21, 2020
Above and below: Properly placed/supported reinforcement will result in properly located reinforcement in the slab. Consult manufacturers' literature for maximum chair and other support spacing and use a 12-inch minimum reinforcement spacing so workers can avoid walking on the reinforcement.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
The Concrete Foundations Association addresses the concern for structural integrity of concrete footings due to water in the excavation.
May 6, 2020
Spring rains left this foundation with standing water in the excavation. Concrete placements should take place promptly before saturation of the grade occurs.
Concrete
Parking Lot Paving: Concrete vs. Asphalt
Read about reasons why concrete is a viable option for parking lot paving over asphalt.
April 30, 2020
Concrete Lot 7
Concrete
Strict Military Construction Dust Standards Met Using Atomized Mist
BossTek
The DustBoss DB-30 helped Southwest Concrete Paving Company (SWCP) maintain the proper moisture levels needed for high-grade concrete production of an airfield tarmac.
April 27, 2020
Specialized nozzles create a mist that’s propelled by a powerful industrial fan.
Concrete
A Family Affair: Maryland Contractor Evolves, Diversifies Business for Three Decades
Bruce Neale, president of Modern Foundations shares how he has grown his business and remained competitive during changing times and technologies.
April 22, 2020
Bruce Neale, right, president and CEO of Modern Foundations, on site with his sons Mike Neale, middle, president of MFI Concrete, and Jason Neale, left, president of Stone Shooters, Inc.
Concrete
Amazon Considers Temporary Concrete Plant in Virginia
Source: ARLnow.com Amazon wants to build a concrete plant to help build its second headquarters in Virginia.
April 16, 2020
Concrete plant
Concrete
Concrete Construction Innovations During Uncertain Times
As we face difficult and uncertain times, innovations and advancements keep the concrete industry moving forward.
April 15, 2020
Innovation
Concrete
Robotic Demolition Enables Big Work in Tight Spaces
Brokk
NYC concrete breaking and rental company creates ever-growing success with robotic demolition.
April 13, 2020
Breaking Solutions
Concrete
Wastewater Tips: When the Stakes and pH Levels are High
Aquajet
Increase efficiency and meet environmental standards with advanced water treatment systems.
April 12, 2020
Some advanced water treatment systems provide detailed daily reports that offer insight to the cleanliness of the discharged water, including pH levels and the amount of water that was treated.
Concrete
Building Up the Construction Industry
National Flooring Equipment
National Flooring Equipment vice president of marketing Connie Johnson discusses how businesses can help to close the construction skills gap.
April 7, 2020
Equipment (2)
Concrete
Use Data Loggers for Optimal Concrete Curing
T&D US LLC
Cure concrete right the first time with a high-quality data logger and receiver.
March 5, 2020
Photo by Augustine Wong on Unsplash
Concrete
Riding the Automation Wave with Construction Materials Testing
Materials testing is still heavily reliant on humans, but cloud-based platforms that communicate directly with break machines are taking us into the future.
February 17, 2020
Break Machine
Forms
Concrete Formwork Alternatives Save Time, Money and Labor
Concrete formwork that offers an alternative to lumber continues to infiltrate the market.
February 12, 2020
The use of Rapid Form Brackets on the construction of a four-story office building eliminated the need for about 720 two by fours at a cost of $4,800. In addition, the contractor estimates a labor savings of $26,800.
Concrete Pavers
Select Curb and Gutter Pavers to Meet Future Needs
Versatility to pour more than curb and gutter plus stringless capability should rank high on the list.
February 10, 2020
GOMACO’s line of new Xtreme curb and gutter machines have rotary-sensored slew drives on each of their three tracks for extreme steering capabilities. Their new hydraulics package allows inpedendent, individual control of track speed for smooth machine travel through a radius.
Technology & Services
The Benefits of Technology on the Construction Jobsite
Innovative solutions are helping contractors on the jobsite better collaborate with the office, ensure safety, monitor productivity and track assets.
January 14, 2020
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Concrete Equipment & Products
New Tool for Slab Joints Reduces Concrete Cracking
Harvey Haynes, inventor of Trak Joints, says his new tool for ground slab joints makes installation easier, lowers the risk of random cracks, is cheaper than traditional methods and does not produce silica dust.
January 8, 2020
Trak Joints
Labor & Workforce Development
How Much Should a Concrete Finisher Make?
Concrete finishers earn an average of $30,000 - $70,000 per year. How much should you be making?
January 2, 2020
The average salary for a concrete finisher in the United States is $30,000 to $70,000.
Vibrating Equipment
Good Vibration is Key to Quality Concrete
KB Engineering LLC
Proper use of an internal vibrator will minimize surface defects and blemishes
January 2, 2020
Best practice includes a form watcher measuring wall form deflections associated with concrete pressures due to the height of concrete and vibration. Not only a safety issue but monitoring form deflections can avoid out-of-tolerance walls.
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