Concrete Construction articles from July 2006

Concrete Construction archives from July 2006

Concrete is easy--and hard.(Editorial Comment)
July 1, 2006... You probably won't have time to read this. If you are as busy as those who responded to our 2006 CC100 survey, you are working at such a breakneck pace that reading a magazine is a pretty low priority. Still, we got a good response to the...

Wisconsinite wins Site Commander work truck.(News & Events)
July 1, 2006... The Site Commander 2005 National Tour ended in June with one lucky contractor winning the Site Commander work truck. Hilti Western Hemisphere President/CEO Cary Evert presented the keys to "the ultimate work truck" to Michael Moran at the...

Building awards recognize innovation, design, and sustainability.(News & Events)
July 1, 2006... Twelve finalists were honored by CEMEX, Inc. for outstanding achievement in construction and design in the inaugural CEMEX Building Awards ceremony in May. Three projects were selected as best in the nation, and their designers,...

Lafarge presents Concrete surprise.(News & Events)
July 1, 2006... "Betons: etonnez-vous" ("Concrete: prepare to be surprised") has opened at the Paris Arts et Metiers museum. The exhibition, sponsored by Lafarge, looks at concrete from a historical, scientific, and artistic perspective to provide the general...

NRMCA names Huffman as managing director.(News & Events)
July 1, 2006... The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has named Dan Huffman managing director, national resources. Huffman, formerly a senior national resource director primarily responsible for the Western United States, is now leading NRMCA's...

Water and concrete--part 2.(Hime & Erlin on Concrete)
July 1, 2006... Last month, in Part 1 of this article, we explained how water is used in making concrete, and how it later passes through it--or, better said, through cracks in it. This article will talk about impure waters and their effects on concrete. ...

Safety is important to an owner.(Safety)
July 1, 2006... Safety is a critical item on all construction projects. Protecting the welfare of employees, providing a safe work environment, and controlling construction costs are all important factors. However, the importance of safety as a cost-control...

The 2006 CC100 a very busy year.(Cover story)
July 1, 2006... In December, 2004, The Brookings Institution, an independent research organization, issued a report on the forces that will affect U.S. building trends over the next 25 years. "In 2030," said Brookings' Arthur C. Nelson, "about half of the...

Concrete.
July 1, 2006... No retrospective would be complete without remembering the contributions of leading figures who have helped shape the industry. In this issue recognizing today's top contractors (see page 27), it is fitting to salute some of the pioneers from...

Controlling shrinkage: study focuses on the effect of different mix designs.
July 1, 2006... Owners want low maintenance concrete floors; to deliver that contractors want less shrinkage in order to control cracking and curling. Excessive shrinkage and curling typically leads to the need for maintenance and repair of joints and cracks...

Decorative concrete using glass aggregates.(Decorative Concrete)
July 1, 2006... The use of glass as a special aggregate for decorative concrete is on the increase due to more color possibilities. One might think this is a questionable practice in light of the potential for alkali-silica reaction (ASR) between the glass and...

Reusable decorative formliners.(Decorative Concrete Products)
July 1, 2006... Pacific Formliners can add beauty to any concrete work. The flexible, polyethylene form liners can be used to create a variety of looks for decorative steps, pool copings, wall caps, and even countertops. These reusable form liners come in...

Alternative to acid stain.(Decorative Concrete Products)
July 1, 2006... Use Kleen Stain as a safe alternative to common acid stains. You can get the same variegated look, but without the hazardous chemicals. No safety equipment is required. It can be sprayed, squirted, mopped, painted, or rolled. Kover Krete...

High-strength adhesive stencils.(Decorative Concrete Products)
July 1, 2006... With Sticky-Bak adhesive stencils, contractors can make concrete look like stone, tile, or brick--without the higher costs associated with those materials. Made of a high-strength, flexible material, the non-residue stencils work successfully...

Make concrete look like wood.(Decorative Concrete Products)
July 1, 2006... For wood floors without the maintenance, use stamped concrete. Cast from real wood planks, Boardwalk mats create life-like wood, right down to the pegs in the planks. Five patterns are available to create the look of wood. Proline Concrete...

Protective resurfacing system.(Decorative Concrete Products)
July 1, 2006... Ceram Decorative Flooring includes decorative patterns and an unlimited color selection for great-looking, durable floors. This high-build protective resurfacing system forms a seamless surface that's impact- and abrasion-resistant with no...

Colored concrete shrinkage.(Decorative Problem Clinic)
July 1, 2006... Q. Do you know if the drying shrinkage properties of concrete with integral oxide pigment are different when compared to plain grey? Are there any changes to water demand or strength for concrete with pigment? Are particular colors more...

P2P:NRMCA responds.(Slabs on Grade)
July 1, 2006... I appreciate Mr. Neuber's comments and concerns (April 2006, p. 56). Even though Mr. Neuber has attended some P2P meetings, it appears that he somehow has some misconceptions about the P2P Initiative. Mr. Neuber, however, makes several comments...

Clarification from Joe Neuber.(Correction notice)
July 1, 2006... My April article had a quote pulled out that I think emphasized the wrong point. It stated that what we are asking the ready-mix producer to provide is more demanding and more costly to produce." Discussions within ACI Committees 302 and 360,...

Use updated wall pressure formulas.(Problem Clinic)
July 1, 2006... Your recent Problem Clinic item on the pressure of wall concrete on wall forms, April 2006, p. 58, refers readers to my article on form pressure that appeared in CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, October 2002, and is now available on your Web site. The...

Rebar tie wire, anchor bolts, and more.(Rebar Positioners)
July 1, 2006... The Contractor brand of products includes annealed rebar tie wire in 16 and 16.5 gauges (available in 3.5-pound coils), a complete line of hot-dipped galvanized and plain anchor bolts, and a full selection of duplex, common, and sinker nails....

Fast, safe rebar clip.(Rebar Positioners)
July 1, 2006... The Kodi Klip is a safe, fast, and easy way to connect rebar. Its easy, patented design allows cross, parallel, and vertical applications. It does not promote rust, does not scar or scratch the protective coatings on rebar or post-tensioned...

Stackable rebar chair.(Rebar Positioners)
July 1, 2006... The Grid-Lok is a stackable rebar chair designed for single or multilayered reinforcement. Made of noncorrosive, injection-molded plastic, it eliminates tie wires and won't damage epoxy-coated rebar. With heights starting at 1 inch, with...

Rebar chairs snap on.(Rebar Positioners)
July 1, 2006... The new TiChair has a patented clip design for the precise installation and placement of rebar. Its quick and easy snap-on installation enhances proper alignment, and virtually eliminates wire tying. It is also color-coded for the proper size....

Plastic rebar supports.(Rebar Positioners)
July 1, 2006... The Aztec E-Z Chair is an all-plastic rebar support for use in tilt-up, precast, or poured-in-place decks, and post-tensioned construction applications. It offers easy installation, strength, and stability without rust and bleed marks,...

High-strength rebar chairs.(Rebar Positioners)
July 1, 2006... Hercules rebar chairs and footer stands are made of polypropylene copolymers. Available in two sizes, the chairs meet the requirements of a CRSI Class I bar support. The 911 features 1.5-inch clearance and fits #4 rebar; the 912 has 3-inch...

Chairs for any occasion.(Rebar Positioners)
July 1, 2006... Rebar chairs come in numerous shapes and sizes for almost any type of applications, including precast, slabs, post-tension slabs, multi-level buildings, footings, and formed walls. Made with non-corrosive plastic, they fit most rebar sizes....

Screed chair system.(Rebar Positioners)
July 1, 2006... The Acra Screed system is a revolutionary screed chair system that uses a reinforced concrete block as a base. Turning the block achieves four reinforcement cover heights. It offers a stable secure foundation for the screed rail without...

Rebar chair with versatile design.(Rebar Positioners)
July 1, 2006... The stackable rebar chair's design allows 1-, 1.5-, and 2-inch coverage all in one product. It is designed with a 1-inch spacer allowing users to achieve any dimensional combination. The chairs are built to support more than 2000 pounds; an...

Airplaco Handy-Grout[R].(Products for the Pros showcase)
July 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...

Blastrac scarifiers.(Products for the Pros showcase)
July 1, 2006... The new Blastrac[R] BMP-250-X scarifiers offer versatility for surface preparation jobs. Use these 10" gas or electric scarifiers for concrete, asphalt and steel. They repair common slab problems and remove coatings, paint, traffic lines,...

Pave Patch 3000 adds fizz to the Coca-Cola 600.(Products for the Pros showcase)
July 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 TEQ-Edge Grinder.(Products for the Pros showcase)
July 1, 2006... Eliminate labor-intensive hand grinding with the ability to grind right up to the edge of a wall with the TEQ-Edge Grinder. It features a removable side cover to enable you to "hug" the wall. Plus, the 8" diamond disc outperforms other grinding...

'enCREDIBLE' countertops every time!(Products for the Pros showcase)
July 1, 2006... Smart contractors will appreciate the enCOUNTER[TM] professional countertop system--a complete system for concrete countertops that saves time, ensures consistent quality, and produces finished designs that are simply 'enCREDIBLE.' For...

The Eradicator[TM] form removal system.(Products for the Pros showcase)
July 1, 2006... The Eradicator[TM] solves an old problem using revolutionary technology. Without breaking your back, you can easily remove form boards, stakes, steel pins, steel frames, fence posts, ground rods and more without destroying forms. The detachable...

Waterproof & concrete protection made simple.(Products for the Pros showcase)
July 1, 2006... With the development of Mapelastic[TM] Smart, MAPEI can offer the industry powerful waterproofing and concrete protection with ease of application. This two-component, highly flexible cementitious membrane is easily applied by roller or brush...

Gilberto Perez President of U.S. Operations CEMEX.(Manufacturers to Watch)
July 1, 2006... The personnel of our technical department are in continuous contact with contractors to attend to all of their needs. We have a big lab in Tampa where we centralize all of the research and the studies we do on the relationships between...