Concrete Construction Online Magazine: Features

Preserving the historic Point Arena Lighthouse

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:33:24 EST

An award-winning restoration and recoating of the world's first reinforced concrete lighthouse.

Tilt-Up Concrete Repair

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:57:39 EST

Contractor uses repair products that provide fast and smooth patching.

Preparing Concrete for Durable Repairs

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 02:12:00 EST

Performing each concrete repair efficiently and effectively calls for a particular set of skills, materials, and equipment. The repair must be structurally reliable, visually acceptable, and durable.

Alkali-Silica Reaction: Causes and Solutions

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:41:23 EST

Alkali-silica reactivity, better known as ASR, has been with us since the early 1940s. To lessen ASR problems use low-alkali portland cement or incorporate pozzolans.

Choosing Repair Materials

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:28:07 EST

A methodical approach helps prioritize needed properties.

Mixes for Concrete Repairs

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:57:16 EST

It is important for repair contractors to understand concrete mix properties.

Dehumidification

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 06:05:33 EST

This concrete plan tackles moisture issues and helps prevent construction delays.

Replacing a Parking Structure Deck

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 04:14:32 EST

One entire floor of a parking structure was demolished and replaced with a new post-tensioned deck.

Alternative Concrete Demolition Techniques

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 06:05:29 EST

Techniques for demolishing concrete that don't involve mechanical breaking.

Crack Evaluation and Repair

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:54:51 EST

Perform a crack evaluation before repairing the surface.

Installing Sealers More Successfully

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:54:35 EST

A CC-sponsored ASCC conference looks for solutions in sealer applications.

Liberty Tunnels Repaired with Shotcrete

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:38:55 EST

Pitssburgh's 85-year-old tunnelway needed structural repairs and restoration.

Life Cycle Costs

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:34:00 EST

Learn when to repair and when to replace structural concrete to avoid lasting maintenance bills.

Cracking Up Not a Laughing Matter

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:58:33 EST

When it comes to structural concrete cracks, building owners need expert advice to determine possible threats to structural integrity.

Team Unites to Repair a Modernist Landmark

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:26:35 EST

Roof slab reconstruction was a challenge well met.

Balancing History and Structural Restoration

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:26:12 EST

The dock of a historic mansion in Sarasota, Fla., needed concrete, rebar, and marble repair.

Concrete Surfaces & Decorative Pavilion

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:22:47 EST

Coloring, polishing, and repairing contractors visited exhibitors at the pavilion.

Hey, Cut That Out!

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:56:13 EST

Cutting concrete in restoration and repair projects takes care.

An Ounce of Prevention

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:51:20 EST

Equipment manufacturers and service personnel say that contractors often neglect to perform routine maintenance procedures and then wonder why equipment breaks down.

Sky High Floor Repair

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:54:04 EST

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) trains workers in aircraft and airport maintenance, engineering, and flight operations. When the institute in Burnaby, B.C., opened a new hangar recently, it had a much more down-to-earth dilemma to tackle.