The Concrete Producer articles from April 2005

The Concrete Producer archives from April 2005

Removing the old lines.(Editorial)(Column)
April 1, 2005... I received a phone call last month from an old college friend. Tom had to tell me that the high school gym, in which I officiated my first basketball game, had just been torn down. It was a famous building in that part of the world. That's...

High-performance concrete event.(News)(Seventh international Symposium)(services of Federal Highway Administration)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Seventh international Symposium on High-Strength/High-Performance Concrete takes place June 20-24 in Washington, D.C. The Federal Highway Administration and the American Concrete Institute are sponsoring the symposium. The event brings...

Floor draft being prepared.(News)(services of Strategic Development Council)(Guide for Concrete Slabs to Receive Moisture-Sensitive Floor Coverings)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Bruce Suprenant, P.E., will develop a draft document titled "Guide for Concrete Slabs to Receive Moisture-Sensitive Floor Coverings" for the Strategic Development Council (SDC). Suprenant is president of Concrete Engineering Specialists and is...

Same lab, new name.(News)(CTLGroup)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Construction Technology Laboratories Inc., of Skokie, Ill., has a new name--CTLGroup. The consulting and testing firm announced at World of Concrete that the new name better reflects its breadth and variety of services. "Our new brand more...

ACI Spring Convention.(Upcoming Conferences & Events)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... The American Concrete Institute's Spring Convention takes place April 17-20 at the Hilton New York in New York City. Highlights will include a tour April 17 of the World Trade Center site with a representative of the Port Authority of New York...

The vision thing: a software tool helps precasters manage their projects.(E-Concrete)(Concrete Vision )
April 1, 2005... Some people are comfortable working at a cluttered desk. I'm not one of them. I need to know fairly quickly where something is when I desire to find it. For me, it's all about organization. Now, there's a new software tool available for...

Help for SCC: the material acts like ball bearings.(What's New)(self-consolidating concrete)(Betocarb)
April 1, 2005... As more and more producers become better acquainted with self-consolidating concrete (SCC), some materials suppliers are responding with new methods and products to assist in creating more efficient mix designs. Sometimes today's solutions...

High-tech diagnosis: diagnostic tools are worth the investment.(Fleet Factors)
April 1, 2005... Keeping your shop's diagnostic gear up-to-date is one of a fleet manager's major challenges. Just ask Rick Healey, fleet maintenance manager for Central Concrete Supply Co., a San Jose, Calif.-based division of U.S. Cement Co. Central...

Lightening hardened concrete.(Problem Clinic)(usage of metakaolin admixture )
April 1, 2005... Q. We've been asked to bid on an upcoming concrete bridge deck. The project requires a hardened concrete that will resist corrosion. Normally on jobs like this we recommend microsilica. But in this case, there's a catch. The bridge is part...

Walking tall: while we weren't women in the industry at one time, we should be now.(As The Drum Turns)(Column)
April 1, 2005... Maybe I watched too much "Leave it to Beaver," but I definitely had an impression of how things were supposed to be. Women were our supporters. We're accustomed to kissing them goodbye in the morning when we depart for work, and are used...

Networking through the challenges: women unite to gain respect.(A New Breeze)
April 1, 2005... "It's just a truck!" said Becki Fredrick, owner of Speedway Redi Mix Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind. "Men think that a woman shouldn't know anything about mixer trucks, engines, or transmission, but it's just a truck!" In an industry...

Competitive spirit: Kitty Hoyle takes her family business in new directions.(A New Breeze)
April 1, 2005... Every so often, Kitty Hoyle likes to take a drive down memory lane. Fortunately for Hoyle, it's about a 30-minute drive to a bridge near her concrete plant. The structure resembles one of a number of indistinguishable bridges built to North...

Mideast success: sweet reasonableness saves the day.(A New Breeze)(officials of Servicios, obras industriales, mecanicas y estructurales (S.O.I.M.E))
April 1, 2005... Women like Majida Shahine are a rare sight in cement and concrete batching plants. In her designer sunglasses and fashionable clothes, a visitor to the S.O.I.M.E. concrete batching plant just outside the Lebanese capital of Beirut might mistake...

A Wisconsin legend: a dish towel hanging from a mailbox signaled a load of concrete was ready.(A New Breeze)(services of John S. Olynick Co.)
April 1, 2005... Ladysmith is the gateway to the great forests of Northern Wisconsin, where entertainment includes snowmobiling, bear hunting, lake fishing (often on the ice), and supporting the Green Bay Packers. It's a place where you walk into the local...

Tech to the rescue: the ready-mix industry is unleashing the power of information to reduce rollovers.(equipments of Maricopa Ready Mix LLC)
April 1, 2005... The rewards of managing a growing business are obvious. For concrete producers, two areas where management challenges arise with growth are efficiency and safety. Perhaps nowhere is the challenge of achieving the optimal balance between these...

On the rise: slag silos permit greater flexibility in delivering the best blend.(services of Delaware Valley Concrete)(services of Herbert J. Hinchman & Son)
April 1, 2005... Looking for a way to improve your ability to compete, break out of commodity-based, price-driven sales, and give your customers more choices? Think slag. Growing numbers of concrete producers are building silos to add slag cement to their...

Expandable filtration capacity collector!(Producer Products showcase)
April 1, 2005... C&W's new line of expandable, low profile round silo collectors, called "O" Collectors, feature tool-less filter media exchange, stand a mere 46" tall, and are lightweight for a safer work environment. They are available in both polyethylene...

Price breakthrough for dust collectors.(Producer Products showcase)
April 1, 2005... Filter Technology Ltd. has engineered a reliable filtration system that does the same job as carbon steel at a competitive cost. The low density rotationally molded polyethylene body in the 5-Ft. model accepts from 16 to 37 filters for air...

Molecular Cement Dissolver.(Producer Products showcase)
April 1, 2005... 'Back-Set" Molecular Cement Dissolver is a unique acid alternative formulated by RoMix, Inc. "Back-Set" works on the molecular level breaking down the ionic bond of the portland cement, turning it to a rinse free mud! "Back-Set" is...

Admixtures for colored concrete.(Producer Products showcase)
April 1, 2005... Award winning projects begin with award winning materials. CHROMIX[R] Admixtures for Color-Conditioned[TM] Concrete are colored, water-reducing, set-controlling admixtures for ready mixed architectural concrete. Coloring concrete integrally,...

Super strong 22 Kp lifting system.(Producer Products showcase)
April 1, 2005... Our popular Ring System is available in 15 Kp and 22 Kp capacities. The all new 22 Kp system has all of the advantages of our 15 Kp version, including reliability, ease of use and spall-free lifting. Simply add the inserts before curing, move...

Installing lift axles: at the factory or after-market.(Product Pulse)
April 1, 2005... While the demand for lift axles, or auxiliary axles, is driving toward smaller and lighter models, another change is taking place that is also affecting the market. Historically, these axles have been installed in an after-market situation,...

Excellent roll stability.(Product Pulse)
April 1, 2005... The Air Link suspension is a unique combination of air ride and walking beam that delivers heavy-duty suspension, high roll stability, less maintenance, and a smooth ride. It also cuts operating costs, lessens damage to the chassis, diminishes...

Interchangeable and adjustable frame brackets.(Product Pulse)
April 1, 2005... The DuraMax is a non-steering, liftable suspension with a 20,000-pound capacity. It features patented interchangeable and adjustable frame brackets. Three bracket kits mount to a single base model, allowing it to fit any ride height and any...

Exhibits tight turning radius.(Product Pulse)
April 1, 2005... The new Composilite FBC is an 8000-pound self-steering auxiliary axle helps haulers stretch their vehicles lifespan and reduce maintenance. Weighing only 652 pounds, it still delivers durability and a 28-degree turning radius. The axle mounts...

Extended-life bushings.(Product Pulse)
April 1, 2005... The SL-1190 Tru-Track Alumilite is a newly released lift axle suspension from Watson & Chalin. This 13,200-pound capacity lift axle is 170 pounds lighter than the SL-1186 model. Other features include a unique quick-change ride height systera,...

Hollow rubber springs.(Product Pulse)
April 1, 2005... The Chalmers 1000 series rear suspension is a single axle suspension that uses hollow rubber springs instead of leaf springs or air bags. Each rubber spring is mounted between a frame-rail plate and a conical spring plate welded on the axle...

Lighter weight auxiliary axle.(Product Pulse)
April 1, 2005... The Mono-Lift 225 auxiliary axle suspension has a 25,000-pound capacity for vocation trucks. This non-steerable, air-ride/air-lift unit offers a weight savings of 100 pounds over previous units for 22,000 and 25,000-pound capacity axles. It is...

Mixers for batch and continuous processing.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... A modular design, a flexible selection of output speeds, and an extensive range of impeller options make the DT Mixer ideal for a variety of industrial batch or continuous process applications. It features a top-entering fixed mount and...

Volumetric mixer.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... The Mobile Tech 9x-caliber volumetric mixer is built for ease of operation. It has a capacity of 9 cubic yards and can produce up to 70 cubic yards of five-sack mix per hour. Features include variable speed cement drive, direct inject admixture...

Cement mixers for compact tractors.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... With Edge cement mixers, users can mix everything from cement to fertilizer with their compact utility tractors. This versatile attachment features a 5-cubic-foot mixing capacity, sealed bearings for reduced maintenance, and a hydraulic top...

Steer tire for high mileage.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... The Kelly Armorsteel KLHA line-haul steer tire features a wear-resistant tread compound and reinforced belt package fortified with supertensile steel belts. The tire is built to take the punishment of over-the-road hauling and still keep...

Processed fly ash for concrete.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... ProAsh reduced carbon content ash can replace a portion of the portland cement in concrete mixes to produce top-performing concrete. With this environmentally friendly pozzolan, concrete producers get a reliable, consistent, higher-quality ash...

Pervious concrete for paving manual.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... The Portland Cement Association, in cooperation with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, offers Pervious Concrete Pavements, a reference manual for using pervious concrete as a paving material. The manual introduces readers to...

Decorative concrete countertop mix.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... EnCounter is a low-shrink, high-strength concrete countertop mix that is easily colored, finished, stained, and polished. Although designed for contractors and cast-in-place applications, it also works well for studio casting. When mixed with...

Pressure washer for flexibility.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... Designed specifically to clean brick and block, the pressure washer handles chemicals, acids, and sealers used by masonry contractors and architectural concrete producers. Through a patented application system, acid and acid-based products are...

Custom liquid colors and dispensing system.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... Solomon custom liquid colors used in conjunction with the ColorSelect Single Color Dispensing system is an ideal solution for jobs too big for bucket-sized batches. The system is a simple and affordable way to achieve portability and consistent...

Waterproofing for blind walls.(Products For The Producers)
April 1, 2005... Whether blind walls are planned or you find yourself with less space than anticipated, Krystol concrete waterproofing systems provide a convenient, cost-effective, and permanent waterproofing solution. The crystalline technology is the answer...

Concrete at home: the book features beautiful photography.(Bookshelf)(Book Review)
April 1, 2005... Take a tour of the most beautiful concrete design possibilities with Fu-Tung Cheng, author of Concrete at Home. This new book from the author of Concrete Countertops reveals the full design potential of concrete in a variety of gorgeous...

Till next year.(In The Mix)(Manufactured Concrete Products Exposition )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... From all reports, the Manufactured Concrete Products Exposition (MCPX) in Indianapolis in February seemed to be a great success for all who attended. Jim Ozuk, owner of Jay C. Johns & Associates, a Sylvania, Ohio-based construction...