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Robust Production of Sustainable Concrete through the use of Admixtures and In-Transit Concrete Management Systems
Breakthroughs in the development of new admixtures, new mix designs, new concrete management systems, together have resulted in production of sustainable concrete with better performance at a lower cost.
June 15, 2018
Figure 1: SEM micrographs of polished section of alite sample exposed to portlandite solution for 1 hour from Juilland and Gallucci [8] Grain boundaries becomes visible as they are preferential sites for dissolution etching.
Concrete
Will My Project Benefit from Control Flow Concrete?
A new type of highly flowable concrete bridges the gap between conventional and self-consolidating concrete.
January 9, 2018
A new concrete category, control flow concrete, recently emerged to bridge the gap between conventional and self-consolidating concrete. Like self-consolidating concrete, control flow concrete flows and places easily, without negatively impacting stability or segregation resistance.
Concrete
Concrete Vs. Wood
Wood is taking market share away from concrete. How does the concrete industry reclaim market share?
August 14, 2017
The low-rise multifamily construction is currently losing more market share to the wood industry than any other segment of the concrete industry. Podiums, the part of the building containing parking and commercial space, are still concrete construction. The rest of the structure is typically wood frame. Changing building codes is one reason for this.
Technology & Services
Sequatchie Concrete Leverages Trimble Construction Logistics for Optimized Operations, Better Communication and Workflow
Leading concrete producer has direct visibility into each materials plant and truck event throughout the ready mix cycle for improved productivity, machine maintenance and customer service.
July 17, 2017
Trimble’s software on touch-screen tablets provide drivers with turn-by-turn directions to the jobsite, ticket information, and communication with the plants, dispatchers, and mechanics.
Concrete Materials
Stiff Concretes = Stiff Backs
Stiff concrete slumps (4 in. or less) lead to more worker injuries.
June 21, 2017
Reinforcing bars protruding from some slabs prevent the use of mechanical placement aids such as vibrating screeds.
Concrete Materials
Jointless Floors: A High-Performance Solution
CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp.
The trend toward jointless floors continues to grow anywhere fewer joints, fewer cracks, less maintenance and exceptional durability are essential.
April 10, 2017
The Toyota Parts Center, Ontario, Calif. is a super flat floor with joint spacing up to 120 ft.
Concrete
Concrete Slump Should Not Be Specified
American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
The concrete producer and contractor should determine slump requirements.
March 14, 2017
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Concrete Equipment & Products
When Specifications Require Long Minimum Lifespans
Can we design and build structures we know will last a hundred years?
March 14, 2017
As the cost of building structures increases owners such as Department of Transportations’ want them to last longer so they include language in specifications requiring lifespans as much as 100 years. Construction costs more but they hope that maintenance over the years will be less.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Building a Concrete Castle
Their home really is their castle.
February 9, 2017
This ICF home is their castle, their protector from tornados and wind events. Its energy efficiency provides comfort at a very low price. Perhaps best of all, this concrete house cost about the same as it would if it was wood construction.
Concrete Materials
Four Tips for Mixing and Pumping Field-Mixed Stucco Basecoats
Manufacturers do not always have pump grade mixes available, though, so field mixes are sometimes needed. To help ensure smooth pumping and avoid pack-outs, follow these guidelines to prepare the mix.
January 18, 2017
Concrete Equipment & Products
Creativity and Originality Transform the Zephyr Hotel
How collaboration created an architectural transformation to illustrate the power of concrete in design.
August 16, 2016
The PolishedCrete team working with Jett Landscape Architecture + Design created a whimsical graphic that resembles a “swirl” effect within the polished concrete surface.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Designing High Modulus of Elasticity Mixes
Helping to reduce building sway in super-tall buildings due to wind.
June 13, 2016
The compression testing machine shown here is used for testing compressive strength and MOE.
Forms
Rebuilding the Smith House After Hurricane Sandy
On October 29, 2012 Hurricane Sandy battered the Jersey Shore area in New Jersey. Susan and Walter Smith’s 1953 bungalow was located in one of the hardest hit areas and it took them three weeks just to get back to their house to see the damage.
March 4, 2016
The top floor of the house is where the master bedroom is located. Three steel containers were lifted into position to form the bedroom walls. The doors at either end can be opened to view the ocean and allow breezes to flow through.
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.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Indiana Using New Concrete to Increase Bridge Life Span
"Internally cured" concrete, developed through Purdue University research, will reduce maintenance costs and allow bridge decks to last longer
January 24, 2013
From left: Purdue University graduate students Paul Imbrock, Kambiz Raoufi and John Schlitter pour concrete for a test specimen in research to improve Indiana bridges. (Purdue University photo/Andy Hancock)
Concrete Equipment & Products
Self-Leveling Topping Corrects Concrete Floor Overpour on Polishing Job
Husqvarna Construction Products
CTS Cement's Rapid Set TRU Self-Leveling topping helped a contractor bring an overpoured concrete floor back to specification in order to achieve the desired polished-concrete surface
April 18, 2012
In order to achieve the desired polished concrete finish on this lobby floor, Concrete Flooring Solutions used CTS Cement Rapid Set TRU Self-Leveling product to bring an overpoured floor back to its specified recessed depth.
Concrete Equipment & Products
UVolve Instant Floor Coatings Create Fast Turn Around, Low VOC Odor for Casino
UVolve allowed Mirage Floor Coatings to coat concrete floors without creating odors and disrupting a casino's business
March 19, 2012
Mirage Floor Coatings was commissioned to coat 1,200 square feet of concrete floor space on a riverboat casino, including a cafeteria, hallway and surveillance area.
Sustainability
Connecting the Dots in Healthcare
Monroe Clinic connects the dots between improved patient care and improved planet care with its LEED Silver Certified Northwest Addition.
September 8, 2011
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