December 1984 Table of Contents

FEATURES
Features Prefabricated Concrete ... Enlarging the Concrete Construction Market

Today it is possible to introduce additional efficiencies in concrete construction by combining precast concrete with cast-in-place. To take advantage of these efficiencies though, the building owner and his designer must modify some of the traditional procedures for designing and constructing buildings. Read more

Features Specialized Concrete Evaluation and Testing

Concrete typically performs well in most construction situations even though, during construction or in service, it may be exposed to severe environments. Occasionally, however, an unsatisfactory condition is suspected or distress is actually observed and the owner, engineer or contractor must decide what to do next. Specialized testing services can be used to provide some or all of the needed information. Read more

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