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The Hydraulic Institute (HI), under the approval of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is seeking qualified individuals in North America to participate in the review process for the draft of updated Standard ANSI/HI 4.1-4.6, Sealless Rotary Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions...
Cutting concrete is a dangerous aspect of the concrete industry. Personal protective equipment not only prevents concrete cutting-related injuries, it also can save lives.
Polished concrete is a very viable flooring option for commercial and retail facilities, as well as schools and factories.
For the first time, Residential Concrete is writing about people who are making a difference in the concrete housing industry. Through their efforts they are improving the way concrete is used in residential construction and the way consumers are being taught about the values and benefits of...
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What's a reasonable coefficient of friction that will help to prevent slip-and-fall accidents on concrete floors? Is there a standard method for measuring the coefficient?
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Although we aren't having any trouble with our form ties, I wonder how safe they really are? Is there a standard factor of safety, and who decides what it is?
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Financial pressures on the contractor to get the job done faster all too often result in safety being reduced to a bare minimum, or sometimes below acceptable levels. That is why we have codes and standards which try to assure at least the minimum performance necessary for safety.