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Understanding Concrete Maturity for Curing Cold Weather Concrete Pours
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
December 22, 2014
The forming system has minimal impact on the early-age strength gain of concrete during cold weather.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Making Floor Surfaces, Harder, Denser, and Glossier
December 22, 2014
Floors that are constructed with Multiquip’s new SlabArmor product can achieve very high gloss readings when they are diamond polished.
Concrete Equipment & Products
An Exercise in Execution
December 22, 2014
A 175,000 gallon tank for the seals is part of the new exhibit at the Henry Villas Zoo. Contractors used No. 3 rebar and wire mesh to create the structures. The Nassal Company has been subcontracted to perform the theming work.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Using Petrography to Understand and Resolve Scaling Issues
Twining Inc.
December 22, 2014
Figure 1: Reflected light photomicrograph of the polished surface of a core removed from a scaled sidewalk. The red arrows highlight microcracks subjacent to the scaled surface. This is an example of distress typical of classic freeze-thaw scaling.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Define Constructibility!
American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
December 22, 2014
Where are the obstruction-free vertical runs of 4' x 6' minimum cross section to permit vibrator insertion?
Concrete Equipment & Products
The Truth About High Humidity in New Foundations
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
December 1, 2014
The modeled look of a new concrete basement is evidence of the moisture that is still present at the surface and within the structure of the wall.
Forms
Reversible Steel Paving Forms Speed Concrete Replacement Ahead of Schedule at Phoenix Airport
Reversible metal paving forms usable for different concrete depths helped contractor complete removal and replacement of 51,500 cu. yds. of concrete four months ahead of schedule
December 1, 2014
Transit mixers worked inside metal paving forms, sometimes hauling as many as 120 truckloads a night, to repave gate areas at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Concrete Equipment & Products
The Three C’s Drive Success
November 21, 2014
Mission Constructors asked TAS to help build a manufacturing facility within a seven month time frame.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Concrete Contributes to Student Life Experience
November 21, 2014
Pictured here is an overhead view of what was called Area A - The Mohawk at North Carolina State University.
Concrete Equipment & Products
The Universal Drill Jig: Research to Reality
September 12, 2014
The universal drill jig was built to accommodate two drills in the saddle, allowing users to drill two holes at a time if desired. An optional dust collection system to protect workers against airborne crystalline silica is also available.
Concrete Equipment & Products
CRETE-LEASE 880-VOC-Xtra Key to “Field of Jeans” Aesthetic
Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif., premiered in August 2014 and to achieve the Levi’s Stadium “Field of Jeans” concrete aesthetic, Clark Pacific enlisted Cresset Chemical Company (Weston, Ohio) and their advanced Crete-Lease 880-VOC-Xtra Release Agent.
September 9, 2014
Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif., recently premiered in August 2014 and is poised to serve as one of the world’s best outdoor sports and entertainment venues.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Fastening System Earns Its Stripes with Military Facility Installation
August 28, 2014
Garage door coils of the Vehicle Maintenance facility 45 feet off the ground prevented use of a scissors lift.
Concrete Equipment & Products
The Construction of a Third Set of Locks Poses Challenges in Panama
A lot has changed since the original Panama Canal was constructed 100 years ago. While the challenges at that time were daunting, pouring concrete in Panama in 2014 is not without its own set of challenges.
August 27, 2014
As of the date of my visit, more than 5 million cubic meters of low slump concrete had been placed to create the canal walls.
Curbers
GPS Machine Control Curbs Costs on Huge Residential Subdivision
Contractor uses Topcon Millimeter GPS machine control on its Power Curber 5700-C curb and gutter machine, eliminating stringlines and saving time, labor and concrete waste
August 4, 2014
There was six miles of curbs throughout the development that TACC carved out and fine graded them with 3/4-inch stone as prep for the asphalt paver and placed the concrete curb and gutter using its Power Curber 5700-C with Topcon Millimeter GPS machine control.
Concrete Pumps
Extreme Depth and Distance Requires Great Ingenuity
Extreme depth and distance of a concrete mat pour challenges setup of concrete placing equipment during construction of iron ore collection pit.
July 30, 2014
Located in a 100-ft.-deep hole, the large foundation of an iron ore collection pit challenged contractors to develop a strategic plan for pumping concrete a distance of 600 ft.
Concrete Pumps
Concrete Pumps Help Bring Upscale Condo to Houston
Modern Putzmeister pumps are key to greater efficiency on the Belfiore luxury condo project in Houston, Texas.
July 30, 2014
One of the unique features of the tower is its 700 square feet of terrace with two balconies wrapping the corners of the building.
Concrete Equipment & Products
How To Plan & Manage Curing for Mass Concrete Pours
KB Engineering LLC
Specifications for mass concrete limit fresh and in-place concrete temperatures and typically require a thermal control plan by the contractor for each mass concrete placement.
July 29, 2014
1. Mass concreting practices were primarily developed for dam construction where thermal cracking was first identified. However, now mass concreting practices are used for large structural elements including mat foundations, pile caps, bridge piers, large beams and girders, and thick walls and slabs.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Company Overcomes Adversity Through Diversification
Breaking into the agricultural sector of the concrete industry provided Solid Foundations a chance to grow and overcome a tragic loss.
July 28, 2014
Breaking into the agricultural concrete sector required Solid Foundations to take on new challenges such as pouring a radius wall.
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