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Low CO2 Cement

Solidia Cement was described in the Innovations column in the March 2014 issue of Concrete Construction. In part that article stated that this technology was only applicable to "smaller precast parts." We received two letters refuting that statement. More

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Test Concrete Slump at Point of Discharge or Point of Placement?

Slump can be tested for acceptance at the point of discharge or at the point of placement, writes Verifi's Eric Koehler. This small detail can have large implications. So where should you test concrete slump? More

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What Matters the Most?

Don’t forget to do the things that matter most! In today’s fast moving business environment, do you find yourself running so hard, that when you finally do get to spend time with your loved ones, you forget to give them your undivided attention? More

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Passive Curing with Silicates?

In the January issue of Concrete Construction, Scott Tarr wrote about silicate densifiers and his feeling that they are not effective curing agents. Here, he goes into more depth on this topic and the concept of “passive” curing. More

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Finishing Slabs in Southern California

Bob Dorazio who places concrete slabs in coastal California provides some tips and tricks on finishing with Mediterranean conditions in one area or hot and dry conditions in another. More

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Eight Sources of Water in Concrete

Concrete batch tickets typically have the water added in the plant neatly printed on the ticket. What may surprise you is that there are actually multiple sources of water. More

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