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Concrete Technology
Atomized Mist Technology Prevents Moisture Loss in Concrete Slab at Government Airfield
Located in an arid desert climate, Southwest Concrete Paving Company turned to atomized mist cannons in the construction of a government airfield apron to meet the stringent standards of the Army Corp of Engineers.
August 26, 2019
When properly positioned, the DB-30 covers the entire area of the night’s pour.
Concrete Screeds
Ligchine SPIDERSCREED Addresses Drive-In Weight, Power, Navigation and Leveling Concerns
Ligchine
The screed is ideal for concrete placements on upper decks, residential applications, slab-on-grade and 3D surfaces.
August 19, 2019
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Concrete Polishers
Guard, Gloss and Distinctness of Image
A given polished concrete floor may not be the same as another polished concrete floor. The DOI meter and the ASCC’s Polished Concrete Appearance Chart are a significant step in defining the difference.
August 15, 2019
Haze is a common problem associated with coatings and polished materials. Rhopoint Instruments' Concrete Clarity Meter (CCM) digitally reads the concrete surface profile, the sharpness of the reflected image, and the haze resulting from concrete imperfections, which gives a true representation of the finished floor.
Concrete Polishers
How to Apply Multi-Color Dyes to Polished Concrete
Texas Bomanite tackled the challenges of a four-dye application with decorative saw cuts and a one-color-at-at-time application approach.
August 15, 2019
The architect on this project chose four different colors of dye.
Concrete
The Importance of Moisture Testing Concrete Subfloors
Concrete is a permeable substance capable of absorbing and releasing moisture, which can continue to affect the RH of a slab long after it's been placed.
August 14, 2019
Groundwater, high humidity and leaking plumbing are the top causes of moisture problems in a concrete slab.
Concrete
Paving Tool Kit Provides Content to Promote and Install Concrete Parking Lots
Assembled by the ASCC and NRMCA, the tool kit is a library of resources for concrete paving contractors and designers.
August 12, 2019
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Hammers & Breakers
Stanley Cyclone Drop Hammers
Skid Steer Solutions
With it’s adjustable hammer pin, users can regulate the impact energy to the desired level of operation for the work being done
August 7, 2019
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Concrete Repair
Replace or Resurface: When to Spruce It Up or Start from Scratch
Sakrete
Resurfacing products are only as good as the subsurface.
July 25, 2019
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Concrete Polishers
How to Close the Maintenance Gap Between Contractor and Custodian
Maintenance of polished concrete floors doesn’t have to be difficult, so long as it is approached correctly.
July 18, 2019
Polished Concrete Floor
Concrete
Concrete Slabs-on-Ground Crack Control Options
KB Engineering LLC
When it comes to slabs-on-ground, you can either control the location of cracking or the width of cracks.
July 11, 2019
Unrestricted crack width growth leads to spalled edges along out-of-joint cracks when exposed to wheeled traffic.
Concrete
Tips to Control Crack Width in Concrete Slab on Ground
KB Engineering LLC
Ten tips when using reinforcement to provide crack width control in nonstructural slabs-on-ground
July 11, 2019
When slabs are placed on problematic subbases with risks of non-uniform support or consist of moderate to high shrinkage concrete or joint spacings exceed 15 ft., then reinforcement is necessary to limit widths of cracks should they occur.
Power Trowels
OmniPoly Poly Power Trowel Blades
Valtec Group LLC
Control dark burnish-mark surface on new interior concrete floor installations using OmniPoly non-rusting, continuous bottom poly power trowel blades for quality control.
July 11, 2019
Omnipoly Blade
Concrete
3D Laser Scans Enable Jagged Terraces of St. Louis High-Rise
The varying geometry of the building's floor slabs and perimeter columns requires precise positioning, which is made possible thanks to 3D laser scans and GPS devices.
July 8, 2019
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Concrete Coatings & Sealants
W. R. Meadows HS-1 SL Self-Leveling Joint Sealant
W. R. Meadows Inc.
HS-1 SL can be used in movement and construction joints and is ideal for sidewalks and driveways subject to pedestrian traffic.
July 2, 2019
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Concrete
Selecting and Installing Vapor Retarders under Concrete Floors
What contractors need to know about vapor retarders as protection for moisture sensitive flooring materials.
June 25, 2019
Vapor barriers manage water vapor movement into a building, reduce the risk of floor-sweating, control radon gas exposure, and ensure the successful application of moisture sensitive floor finishes.
Concrete
UTSA Receives Funds to Explore Viability of Permeable Parking Lots
Professors will examine the use of permeable pavements such as interlocking concrete pavers and permeable asphalt to help San Antonio adopt better water infiltration systems and reduce the urban heat island effect.
June 24, 2019
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Concrete
Prepping, Placing & Finishing Medium to Large Concrete Slab on Grade
WL Concrete, division of BlueScope Construction
Well compacted, smooth subgrade is Part 1 in making successful slabs; Part 2 will cover formwork, joint details, vapor barriers and reinforcing.
June 23, 2019
Base course being compacted with vibratory roller.
Concrete Polishers
How Epoxy Flooring Can Transform the Ordinary Into Art
Advanced epoxy flooring systems can mitigate, revitalize and improve overall aesthetics of average concrete floors.
June 22, 2019
S2S applied a micro-blend flake system to the common areas and hallways at a new automated self-storage facility in Texas.
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