EDITORIAL COMMENT

  • Time Will Tell

    A couple of years ago, Concrete Construction editors discussed the possibility of conducting a field test involving shrinkage and curling in warehouse floors. An excellent idea with plenty of potential to impact the industry, although one key ingredient was missing—a warehouse floor.

     

FEATURES

Other Articles

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    Adjusting Air Entrainment

    It's possible that you as a contractor will never have to face up to the problems that air entrainment can cause when it's either too high or too low in concrete.

     
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    Understanding F-Numbers

    First used on a large-scale commercial project in 1983, the F-number system for measuring floor flatness and levelness has been perhaps the most significant factor in enabling the construction of flatter and more level concrete floors.

     

SPECIAL SECTION

CC Field Test

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    Researching Warehouse Floors

    The idea of initiating a field test to learn more about shrinkage and curling in warehouse floors is something that Concrete Construction magazine has considered for the past couple of years. So when Greg Scurto, president of Scurto Cement, Gilberts, Ill.

     

READER RESPONSE

  • Ease Doesn't Equal Performance Ease

    Lithium silicates are the new darling of the chemical hardening and densification industry, and though it is important that new products are discussed, it is more important that they are presented, not only for their stated features, but also for what actual benefits they offer.

     

NEWS & EVENTS

  • Builders Urge Congress to Act

    The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) launched an effort to make housing a centerpiece of the massive economic stimulus package that lawmakers are expected to complete by mid-February.

     

  • House Unveils Stimulus Bill

    In January, the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled an $825 billion economic stimulus package called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.

     
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    The New American Home 2009

    The New American Home (TNAH) 2009 showcases the savings concrete systems provide home builders and homeowners.

     

ERLIN & HIME ON CONCRETE

  • The Passion of Cement Hydration II

    When we discussed hydration last month, it dealt mostly with calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH) or CH), which seemed like a good way to introduce the subject—after all, calcium hydroxide constitutes about 20% to 25% of the portland cement paste.

     

TOLERANCES

SAFETY MATTERS

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    Creating a Safety Culture

    Hendrik Van Brenk is the senior vice president of health safety and environment at Precipity, N.J.-based Skanska, an international commercial and residential construction company. Brenk focuses on creating a culture-based environment that inspires employees to make smart choices to encourage safer...

     

DECORATIVE CONCRETE

Other Articles

  • Managing in Tough Times

    For many decorative concrete contractors, 2008 was a difficult year and there's relief that it's in the past. The next challenge will be the 2009 construction year.

     

JOBSITE PRODUCTS

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    Drop-Deck Trailer

    The T-14DD drop-deck trailer offers a low deck height for easy loading.

     
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    Equipment Haulers

    The Tag trailers are manufactured in 10, 12, 20, and 25 tons to accommodate hauling backhoes, excavators, skidsteers, and other small construction equipment.

     
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    Tandem, Single Axles

    The T7B (tandem axle) trailers are built with structural steel frames for strength and torsion axles for reliability and easy maintenance.

     
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    Behind the Wheel

    If it doesn't already, your fleet soon will include hybrid trucks. Given high fuel prices, concern for the environment, and the goodwill generated by setting an example for your community, it's inevitable.

     

PRODUCTS SOLVING PROBLEMS

  • Restoring a Lighthouse

    Falling into disrepair after years of neglect, the Ashtabula Lighthouse, Ashtabula, Ohio, was ready for restoration.

     

PROBLEM CLINIC

  • Checking Carbon Dioxide

    We are pouring a 60,000 square-foot indoor facility in Northern Ohio that is being heated with a 2 million btu salamander. We have good ventilation but are concerned about carbonation.