A parking deck's rough, uneven surface was smoothed, saving costs in the end.
Here's how some problems in the field got solved.
So what is the current state of control joint filling? Until 1995, it has been semi-rigid epoxy, filled full depth in control joints, usually disbonded from the joint fascia. But new considerations have emerged of which you should be aware.
To achieve success coating a concrete substrate, the following six processes must be done carefully.
More green roof assemblies are being installed every year. However, a green roof assembly (GRA) is not simply a roof assembly covered with plants or landscaping. It's actually a complex waterproofing assembly that is landscaped to some extent.
We've been asked to bid on a polishing project on a recently placed slab. The engineer had been concerned about controlling concrete drying shrinkage. He developed a concrete mix design optimization plan that resolved many of the problems that occur on industrial slabs on ground. The slab has...
The Oaklyn branch of the Vanderburgh Public Library in Evansville, Ind., not only creates a prairie blending into the landscape, it is a prime example of environmental stewardship.
Sister publication Concrete Construction points out that concern for concrete surfaces has been in the industry for a half-century.