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By definition, a custom wood form is one that is designed and built for a specific concrete structure. Many contractors find it more economical and efficient to use the prefabricated, modular forming systems now available.
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The American Concrete Institute has recently completed a major revision of its long-standing flagship concrete specification, ACI 301, "Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings," last revised in 1989.
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Normal floor placing and finishing practices leave some variations in the finished surface in the form of small bump and dip waves. The location, length, and amplitude of these waves are determined in part by the construction methods and equipment used.
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The winners of the 1996 Tilt-Up Achievement Awards provide striking examples of just how adaptable, economical, and beautiful tilt-up structures can be.
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The Design Award competition is held every two years by the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute and its co-sponsor, the American Institute of Architects, to honor outstanding cast-in-place reinforced-concrete structures from across the United States.