EDITORIAL COMMENT

  • A Great Deal, This Month Only

    Four columns for the price of one examine new rebar columnists, World of Concrete 2011, new CC.net, and ConExpo/Con-Agg 2011.

     

NEWS

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FEATURES

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    How About a (Second) Lift?

    Two-lift concrete paving offers potential function and sustainability benefits to the U.S. paving industry.

     

SPECIAL SECTION

Artistry in Decorative Concrete

CC Field Test

CONCRETE SURFACES

Editorial

  • Showroom Shine

    Polishers and their customers must work together to maintain floors.

     

Troubleshooting

  • Blistering on tilt-up surfaces shortly after it rains is likely caused by not removing the mold release agents and bond breakers used for casting the concrete component.

    Coating Tilt-Up Concrete Walls

    Procedures for coating concrete surfaces are different from other surfaces, and tilt-up surfaces require special preparation.

     

Polishing Corner

Product Selection Guide

Showcase

  • Something Better Co.

    All in a Day’s Work

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

     

Features

  • These stairs were created with a formlinera user-friendly, innovative way to create natural-looking decorative concrete stairs.

    Dressing Up Stairs

    There are three methods for manufacturing concrete stairs.

     
  • Pat Harrington, Structural Services Inc., addresses the audience at the Concrete Polishing Luncheon & Forum while Marck Schuler, Mr. Clean Maintenance Systems; Carl Cabot, American Decorative Concrete Supply Co.; and Ken Fisher, a certified walkway specialist and contributor to National Floor Safety Institute, look on.

    High Maintenance

    Speakers stress the importance of educating owners on maintenance issue.

     

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SLABS ON GRADE

JOBSITE PRODUCTS

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    Innovation Plentiful at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2011

    More than 2000 exhibitors are expected at this year's show, showcasing the latest industry innovations.

     
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    Mini Cranes

    This series of mini-cranes features operating capacities between 3800 to 10,800 lbs., and lift heights up to 68 ft.

     
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    Compact Track Loader

    The T770 compact track loader offers vertical-lift path arms and a height-to-hinge pin measurement of 132 in.

     
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    Self-Penetrating Radar

    The Seeker SPR subsurface penetrating radar system can read through surfaces such as concrete, brick, and more.

     
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    Rebar Tier

    The DF 16 rebar tier provides contractors increased speed, efficiency, and ease of binding concrete reinforcing steel.

     
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    Remote Controlled Demo Robot

    The F16 Remote Controlled Demolition Robot is designed for dismantling concrete slabs, stairwells, walls, and other interior structures.

     
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    Commercial Generators

    The SGX3500 offers 3500 watts with a 4-gal. fuel tank providing eight hours of continuous run time.

     
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    Backhoe Loader

    Designed to excel in digging, reaching, lifting, and loading applications, the TLB840 backhoe loader is powered by an 88-hp engine.

     
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    Truck-Mounted Boom Pump

    The S 36 X truck-mounted boom pump includes an updated torsion subframe, X-style outriggers, and slewing gear bearing turntable.

     
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    Skid Loader

    The V330 Skid Loader offers 131 in. of near-vertical lift height, an 84-hp turbo-diesel engine, and an operating capacity of 3300 lbs.

     
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    Compact Wheel Loaders

    Two compact wheel loaders, the 0.78 cu./yd. 42ZV-2 loader, and the 1.18 cu./yd. 45ZV-2 loader come complete with Tier 4 interim compliant engines.

     
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    Jobsite Webcam

    A 288-megapixel panorama wireless webcam provides live video and HD images of a jobsite or construction project.

     
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    Equipment Classified Ads

    Zamray.com allows contractors to place surplus inventory into a construction-only, online, and proprietary classified advertising marketplace.

     
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    Complete Construction Software

    Construction Software includes 28 integrated modules for construction project management and much more.

     
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    Business Management Software

    ProContractorMX provides contractors start-to-end control of business operations.

     
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    Rough Terrain Cranes

    Two rough terrain crane models the RT 60 and RT 80 are rated at 60 and 80 tons, respectively.

     
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    Barrier Machine

    The 4400 Barrier Machine features a new frame design for right- and left-side slipforming.

     
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    Slipform Conveyor

    An optional belt conveyor can increase productivity of the Cub Fox 3000 slipform paver.

     
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    Wheel Loader

    Faster acceleration, quicker cycle times, and higher travel speeds are features of the 721F wheel loader.

     
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    Placing Boom

    With a 138 ft. 1 in. horizontal reach, the five-section MX 43/47Z-meter truck-mounted placing boom is one of the largest booms in the industry that does not require counterweight.

     
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    Light Tower

    Powered by a diesel engine equipped with a 57-gal. fuel tank, the LTW 20Z3 light tower is ideal for applications where long hours of unattended running on the jobsite are expected.

     
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    Mini Hydraulic Excavators

    A series of mini hydraulic excavators are versatile, compact-radius machines designed to work comfortably in confined spaces.

     
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    Software Suite for Tablet

    The field layout software suite that includes Field Link for MEP and Structures can be used on the Table Rugged PC to review data in a 3D environment on the jobsite.

     

PRODUCTS SOLVING PROBLEMS

  • Falsework for first arch rib is ready for the final or keystone segment.

    Reconstructing History

    When the Kennebee River Arch Bridge needed replacing, a unique modern design was chosen to replace it.

     

PROBLEM CLINIC

  • Freshly built structure with newly laid concrete visible above.  grey, copy space, building exterior, architecture, brick, breezeblock, clean, grey, monochrome, brick wall, wall, corner, edge, simple, basic, low, house, flat, horizontal, 3d, detail, close-up, shape, unfinished

    When to Begin Block Construction on a Slab Edge

    How soon can block wall construction begin on the edge of a concrete slab foundation?

     
  • Removing Burlap Stains

    For a concrete plaza surrounding a large sculpture, the engineer specified a wet cure. The contractor used burlap to keep the concrete wet while it cured, but the burlap left some ugly stains. Can you recommend a way for us to get rid of the stains?

     
  • Concrete and Pet Waste

    What can we do to eliminate the effects dog waste products have on the concrete floors of our kennels?

     

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    Raising the Bar Safely

    When working on complex infrastructure projects with considerable rebar, safety is essential.