A state DOT extends the life of its roads with thin whitetopping.
There are many issues to consider when operating a portable concrete plant.
Control of concrete paving work is going stringless, which improves ride and reduces concrete consumption.
Highway departments are always looking for ways to repair damaged pavement quickly and in ways that will keep the roadway performing well for many years. One technique that is growing in popularity is precast concrete pavement systems (PCPS).
Contestants compete to see who is the world's best bricklayer.
One entire floor of a parking structure was demolished and replaced with a new post-tensioned deck.
Building an architectural concrete elevator core took comprehensive planning.
The article describes the different types on the market, their advantages, and how to install them.
Techniques for demolishing concrete that don't involve mechanical breaking.
Use of an S-elbow on a concrete pump hose can lead to a dangerous situation.
Complicted concrete shapes can be constructed with 3D design software, which are cut out using CNC routers.
New consolidation tools address current concrete design and construction practices.
RCC has been around for many years but interest is finally starting to build for use in dam and pavement construction.
A new pozzolanic cement when used to make concrete can resist attack in acidic or alkaline environments and also withstand higher temperatures than portland cement concrete.
Egress windows are a good market for contractors--install them properly for a weathertight window.
A large zero-energy concrete home is being built in part to add refinements to the forming system owned by the homeowner.
Proper anchor installation is critical to a successful anchor with the anticiapted capacity.
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Contractors take their concrete for granted but there is intense activity behind the scenes to make sure they get a good product.
Proper mix proportioning and the right materials will result in workable and durable pervious concrete.