Concrete Construction articles from August 2006

Concrete Construction archives from August 2006

Concrete: 1956 to 2056.(Editorial Comment)
August 1, 2006... In preparing for our 50th anniversary issue next month, I've been looking through issues of CC from the 1950s and 1960s. The most surprising thing for me has been how much we knew about making good concrete--and good concrete construction--50...

Rebar vs. WWR.(Reader Response)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... The article "Concrete California style," in the June issue is a very interesting study on placing reinforcing steel in concrete. A similar article, "Solving Reinforcement Problems" (for building concrete frames in high seismic zones), was...

Perfect vision.(Reader Response)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... It's amazing to me how little the average person knows about concrete. So your June editorial "Perfect Vision" was just the ray of hope I was looking for. What the Strategic Development Council (SDC) has put together in the Roadmap 2030 is...

Leader and mentor dies.(News & Events)
August 1, 2006... Steven H. Gebler, senior principal engineer, Materials Consulting Services, CTLGroup, died at home on June 22, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. Steve joined The Portland Cement Association's Construction...

University of Wisconsin-Madison takes first place in 2006 National Concrete Canoe competition.(News & Events)
August 1, 2006... Capturing their fourth straight Concrete Canoe title at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, University of Wisconsin-Madison's 21-foot-long, 162-pound, natural gray canoe Forward defeated entries from 22 other top engineering schools from...

OSHA unveils new Web page for concrete industry.(News & Events)
August 1, 2006... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new page on the agency's Web site that provides web-based assistance for employers and employees in the concrete products industry. Concrete and Concrete...

New division combines expertise, know-how of two strong players.(News & Events)
August 1, 2006... In July BASF completed its acquisition of the Degussa AG Global Construction Chemicals business, which includes Degussa Construction Chemicals (Master Builders). This strategic initiative positions the company to tap into the growth potential...

Age does count--one way or another.(Erlin & Hime on Concrete)
August 1, 2006... When we look at each other we see the patina of years gone by on our faces and hands. That patina is a nice way to describe the spots, wrinkles of time, and weathered look. And along with them comes aging, of course. Bones harden and shorten,...

A special person: a unique form of teamwork helps this ESOP succeed.(Women in Concrete)
August 1, 2006... If you walked through the offices or manufacturing areas of Stone Construction Equipment at just the right time, you might see something different. Each day, groups of employees huddle together to discuss the workload, problems, and successes....

Are we as strong as we think? A working man's guide to increasing fitness on the job.(Safety)
August 1, 2006... After working out in gyms, health clubs, and martial arts studios for the better part of 20 years, I considered myself fairly strong, or at least stronger than the average man. Recently, though, I've had an experience that made me re-evaluate...

Options for forming elevated slabs: different projects, different challenges.(Cover story)
August 1, 2006... Formwork is a large part of any cast-in-place concrete job, and projects with elevated slabs require a lot of formwork. Fortunately, selecting the most appropriate system can help minimize formwork costs. To do that, the contractor must...

Top 10 myths in Concrete Construction: knowing the truth helps employees do the job right the first time.
August 1, 2006... Myths and misconceptions re rampant in the concrete construction business. After a while, some of these myths take on a life of their own and everyone starts to take them for granted. In this article, we take a revealing look at ten popular,...

Superb smoothness in North Dakota: careful mixing and strategic scheduling result in a successful runway.
August 1, 2006... Hector International Airport in Fargo, N.D., is the largest commercial airport in the state, serving two commercial carriers, six fixed-base operators, air cargo, and a North Dakota Air National Guard base supporting F-16 fighter planes....

Focus on pervious concrete: NRMCA Forum moves the technology forward.
August 1, 2006... Suddenly pervious, or no-fines, concrete is the hottest thing in the concrete industry. Motivated by the need to control the runoff of rainwater, developers and building owners are considering using pervious for parking lots, driveways, and...

Concrete configurations: the shape of a concrete structure is limited only by the imagination. Formwork is not just a commodity available in materials to suit every purpose, but also a sculptor's tool, as shown in this sampling from the pages of Concrete Construction.
August 1, 2006... Prefab forms Prefabricated forms were developed "to help take care of the tremendous backlog of construction that accumulated during World War II," explained a December 1956 article. Steel-frame plywood forms had come a long way since the...

Using Metakaolin in decorative concrete mixes.(Decorative Concrete)
August 1, 2006... Derived from kaolin clays mined specifically for the purpose, metakaolin is used as an ingredient in several manufactured products. To produce metakaolin, kaolin clay is heated to a specific temperature range to produce amorphous...

Concrete stains go green.(Decorative Concrete Products)
August 1, 2006... Eco ProCote Natural Soy Penetrating Concrete Stains and Sealers are made from bio-based soy esters to create appearances similar to acid staining--without the toxicity. Developed to meet several environmental regulations for green building, the...

High-gloss tinted sealer.(Decorative Concrete Products)
August 1, 2006... QC Ultra Seal is a solvent-based, high-gloss sealer that can be tinted in any of 135 colors to deepen the color of the finished concrete surface. It has a low VOC content and protests against dust, stains, and dirt with a non-yellowing finish....

Pounder for stamping concrete.(Decorative Concrete Products)
August 1, 2006... The Aluminum Handle Pounder has a flexible head and a lightweight, reinforced base that absorbs shock so the user feels less stress on the neck and shoulders. It also has a 12-inch hand grip and a detachable handle for easy storage. This...

Fiberglass molds form concrete furniture.(Decorative Concrete Products)
August 1, 2006... Showcasing the most popular designs created by Buddy Rhodes, a line of reusable fiberglass molds is available for fabricating stylish concrete furniture and planters. Mold designs include drum tables, stools, and sphere planters. Each mold...

Sheet membrane bridges cracks.(Decorative Concrete Products)
August 1, 2006... NobelSeal sheet membranes can be used over suitable concrete or wood substrates to protect decorative concrete. The 30-mil chlorinated polyethylene sheets bridge cracks and control joints in the substrate. They also provide waterproofing and...

Newlook.(Decorative Concrete Products)
August 1, 2006... In the May issue of CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, the source given for Newlook Concrete Color Maintenance system was incorrect. The product, which creates the look of marble or stone on any concrete surface, is available from Newlook International...

Why are there popouts on colored and stamped concrete?(Decorative Problem Clinic)
August 1, 2006... Q. We're having a problem with popouts in concrete that was used on the sides of a pool in southeastern South Dakota. The concrete was poured in August, when the temperature was in the mid-80s, using a 4000 psi mix with a .49 w/c ratio and 6%...

Finishes for tilt-up panels.(Tilt-Up)
August 1, 2006... Today's owners are looking for upfront economics, security, flexibility, and long-term durability. Completing the wish list is the owner's interest in a building that will represent the quality that they offer and become a statement in their...

Testing SCC in the field.(Problem Clinic)
August 1, 2006... Q. I recently saw a batch of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) for the first time. It is so much more fluid than standard concrete that some standard field tests are not applicable. So far it seems like most of the tests being developed for SCC...

Release agent increases form life.(Form release agents)
August 1, 2006... DuoGuard II form release agent produces better, cleaner concrete surfaces while cutting cleanup time and minimizing concrete buildup. It also penetrates into wood, increasing the life of the forms. In addition, it won't stain or discolor the...

Architectural form release.(Form release agents)
August 1, 2006... Nox-Crete PCE is a form release agent specially designed for architectural concrete. It also works well with low-slump, high-density, and superplasticized mixes. This biodegradable formula dries to a non-slippery film and reduces bug-holes and...

Vegetable oil form release agent.(Form release agents)
August 1, 2006... Farm Fresh is an innovative, natural organic chemical release agent that uses the latest in micro-emulsion technology. Made from vegetable oil, it is ideal for sensitive environmental situations around rivers, streams, or potable water...

Release agent protects formwork.(Form release agents)
August 1, 2006... Magic Kote is a chemically neutralized form release designed to reduce concrete buildup and formwork cleaning. It protects the formwork against rust, and won't stain, discolor, or leave a residue. Available in standard or cherry-scented...

Soy-based form release agent.(Form release agents)
August 1, 2006... Crete-Lease Bio-Tru is a soy-based form release agent that allows for easy stain-free removal of forms, formliners, and pallets from hardened concrete. It won't interfere with caulks, coatings, paints, sealers, or curing compounds. It also...

Newlook.(Product Update)
August 1, 2006... In the May issue of CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, the source given for Newlook Concrete Color Maintenance system was incorrect. The product, which creates the look of marble or stone on any concrete surface, is available from Newlook International...

Formwork for buildings big and small.(Products Solving Problems)
August 1, 2006... Lightweight forms for parking structure Washington University, a mid-sized university in St. Louis, Mo., is building a new six-story parking garage to ease parking for its 13,300 students and 3000 staff members. Ceco Concrete Construction,...

Airplaco Handy-Grout[R].(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... The Handy-Grout[R] model HG-9 is a durable, portable grout pump. A hand-operated, self-priming positive piston pump, the Handy-Grout pumps grouts up to 15 cubic feet per hour. The HG-9 features a lightweight cast assembly, five gallon...

No more capping every rebar.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... Carnie Cap[TM] is the most effective way to cap exposed rebar and the danger it can create at your job site--worker impalement. When subject to impact, the weight is distributed over the entire protective system. Works with horizontal,...

Epoxy healer/sealer.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... CCS[TM] Epoxy Healer/Sealer for cracked concrete. Clear, low viscosity, solvent free, structural repair adhesive for porous or cracked topping slabs, industrial floors, parking decks and loading docks. Flood application provides deep...

Polyurea for control joints.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... CCS[TM] Polyurea SWL is a rapid setting flexible joint filler formulated for high durablility uses including industrial floors, warehouses, loading docks and freezers. Can open to traffic in ~1 hour. Long 12-minute pot life allows for either...

PM series 35S knuckleboom crane.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... Hydraulic to 62' 10" with a capacity of 2,250# at the boom tip, top seat controls, hydraulic load limit device, hydraulic outrigger span of 22'. LC boom allows for picking/placing tall baskets at end of bed with ease. Limited FIVE year...

Pave Patch 3000 adds fizz to the Coca-Cola 600.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... Overnight, Conspec's Pave Patch 3000 was used to replace long stretches of pavement after a faulty liquid asphalt patch repair material loosened during the race and struck Jeff Gordon's race car. NASCAR's VP Jim Hunter says the "More durable...

DITEQ Shibuya core drills.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... DITEQ offers the most comprehensive line of core drills and accessories in the industry with its Shibuya line. These drills continue to set the bar high with innovations like roller carriages, carrying case kits, angle bases and water-shielding...

Grout pumps.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... Kenrich Products grout pumps are ideal for grouting metal door frames and for placing grout anywhere that high pressure is not required. Their lightweight design (19 to 32 pounds) allows you to take the pump to where you need the grout. One air...

Molecular Cement Dissolver.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... "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...

Lifejacket cathodic protection system.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... The Lifejacket galvanic cathodic protection system, offered by CRT, is composed of a sacrificial zinc mesh anode that is attached directly to the inside face of an FRP form and filled with concrete. The system provides both corrosion control of...

Yanmar industrial engines.(Products for the Pros showcase)
August 1, 2006... Yanmar offers 10 compact TNV model Tier II Compliant liquid-cooled diesel engines stepped in horsepower from 13.7 to 83.5 hp. New design features result in gains in combustion efficiency, startability, noise and emission reduction. CAE...

Speed Fab-Crete David Bloxom President Fort Worth, Texas.(Contractors to Watch)
August 1, 2006... * The company was started in the early 1960s as a spin off of Dave Bloxom Construction Company, which was my father's company. He was building conventional buildings and toying with some wall panels. He got the idea through an interlocking...