Concrete Construction articles from May 2003

Concrete Construction archives from May 2003

Concrete-making materials & accessories. (Product Directory).
May 1, 2003... ADMIXTURES ACCELERATING Aquron Corp Axim Concrete Technologies Inc Bonsal Commercial Products Boral Material Technologies ChemMasters Inc ChemRex Inc Conproco Corp Conspec Crawford Laboratories Inc...

Concrete mix--rules of thumb.
May 1, 2003... Use these rules of thumb for quick evaluations of concrete mix changes. Don't forget, however, that these general guidelines may not apply to all situations. Adding 1 gallon of water to a cubic yard of concrete will... * Increase...

Most innovative products--concrete-making materials.
May 1, 2003... Rapid hardening cements ArmorCem uses patented activated fly-ash-based technology that enables hardening in about 30 minutes or less while maintaining excellent workability and high compressive and flexural strengths. The product...

Concrete construction equipment. (Product Directory).
May 1, 2003... DRILLS & FASTENING TOOLS CORING BITS Ackto Inc Airplaco Equipment Co Inc Archer Diamond & Abrasive Atlas Copco Construction Tools Blade Express Inc Blazer Diamond Products Inc Boart Longyear Concut Inc...

Placing concrete.
May 1, 2003... Place Concrete: * Using the truck chute to fill the form by backing up the truck or pulling it forward * As close to its final location as possible--the less you move it, the better * Starting where strikeoff work will begin ...

Most innovative products--concrete equipment.
May 1, 2003... Grinding system The Hilti DG 150 Grinding System is designed as an alternative to angle grinding and features a brushless motor and a self-cleaning vacuum that allow renovation, flooring, painting, and waterproofing contractors to remove...

Concrete supplies. (Product Directory).
May 1, 2003... ANCHORS & ADHESIVES ADHESIVE DISPENSERS Adhesive Technologies Albion Engineering Co AST Adhesive Systems Technology Corp Capital Services ChemCo Systems Inc Conspec Cox North America DeNeef Construction...

Vibrating concrete.
May 1, 2003... Proper Internal Vibration: * Increases compressive strength and bond between concrete and rebar and decreases concrete permeability * Decreases cold joints, honeycombing, excessive entrapped air, and segregation * Causes concrete...

Most innovative products--concrete supplies.
May 1, 2003... Epoxy-like coating Thiokol LPE coatings are formulated by co-reacting liquid polysulfide with epoxy resins. These coatings exhibit the toughness and adhesion of epoxy, with the elasticity and chemical resistance of a polysulfide....

Formwork & forming products. (Product Directory).
May 1, 2003... ACCESSORIES FORM RELEASE AGENT'S Advance Concrete Form Inc AltenForm Concrete Forming Products Ankem Chemicals International Anti-Hydro International Arizona Polymer Flooring Inc Armcon USA Atlas...

Initial finishing.
May 1, 2003... Strikeoff * Properly done removes excess concrete and brings top surface to grade * Start as soon as possible after placing concrete * End before bleedwater appears Strikeoff Tools * Hand straightedges can be wood or...

Most innovative products--formwork.
May 1, 2003... Deck depression forming System Crete-Forms, a concrete deck depression forming system, is engineered to replace wooden forms. The system is designed to install in less time and stay in place after the pour, eliminating the need to strip...

Concrete placing & finishing equipment. (Product Directory).
May 1, 2003... FINISHING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT BRUSHES/BROOMS Airplaco Equipment Co Inc Ankem Chemicals International Bon Tool Co Cleform Toot Co Conveyor Components Co Custom Building Products/Superior Tools Haivala Concrete...

Final finishing.
May 1, 2003... Edgers * Use to produce a clean slab edge that is less likely to chip * An edger is less likely to dig into concrete or leave a bumpy surface if a trowel is used in a vertical sawing motion to dislodge aggregate particles away from the...

Most innovative products--placing & finishing equipment.
May 1, 2003... Walk-behind laser screed When it comes to floor flatness requirements, few structures present as much of a challenge as an ice rink. The slightest imperfection in the floor might prevent the rink from maintaining the necessary 1-inch ice...

CEO leadership forum featuring concrete construction's 100. (Leadership for success: how leaders prosper in challenging times).
May 1, 2003... July 24-26, 2003 The Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs, CO Golf, Tennis, Spa & More... LEADERSHIP FOR SUCCESS We're facing another challenging year. There's work to be had, but competition is stiff and margins are tight. Sometimes...

Concrete repair & demolition equipment & materials. (Product Directory).
May 1, 2003... DEMOLITION BREAKERS A Ward Attachments Ajax Tool Works Inc Allmand Bros Inc American Pneumatic Tool Inc Anmopyc-Spanish Mfrs Association of Construction & Mining Equip Arrow-Master Inc Atlas Copco...

Jointing Concrete.
May 1, 2003... Control (Contraction) Joints: * Create weakened sections to control crack locations * Accommodate movements caused by temperature changes and drying shrinkage * Prevent vertical, but permit slight horizontal movement * Are...

Most innovative products--repair.
May 1, 2003... Exposed aggregate concrete crack filler Cracks in exposed-aggregate concrete surfaces present a unique repair challenge because of problems in matching color and texture. Last year Clemons Concrete Coatings invented the first...

Decorative concrete tools & materials. (Product Directory).
May 1, 2003... AGGREGATES AGGREGATES, ARCHITECTURAL American Specialty Glass Anti-Hydro International Arizona Polymer Flooring Inc Atlas Construction Supply Bonsal Commercial Products Charah Environmental Cobbelstone...

Most innovative products--decorative.
May 1, 2003... Landscape curb machine With the self-propelled Lil' Bubba EP landscape curb machine, a two-person crew reportedly can install 300 linear feet of decorative edging per day. According to the manufacturer, the machine allows the contractor to...

General construction equipment, materials, tools, & services. (Product Directory).
May 1, 2003... BUSINESS AUCTIONEERS Fowler Auctions Ritchie Bros Auctioneers America Inc EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMS concretecareers.com Constructionjobs.com Labor Finders Latas & Associates Inc, Michael Peterson...

Curing concrete.
May 1, 2003... Basics Curing enables concrete to become stronger and more durable. Proper curing requires: * Sufficient moisture content--use curing method to supply or retain moisture * Favorable temperatures: 50[degrees]F to 90[degrees]F ...

Most innovative products--general.
May 1, 2003... Metal finder The MT6 metal finder is designed to be a major upgrade over Zircon Corp.'s popular MetalliScanner and the easiest to use metal finder on the market. It is said to locate and differentiate between magnetic or nonmagnetic metal...

Company directory.(Directory)
May 1, 2003... A A Ward Attachments 330-503-2090 www.a-ward.co.nz Abatron Inc 800-445-1754 www.abatron.com Abcot International Inc 604-542-1288 www.abcot.com ABF Foam Cutters 780-417-1736 ...

Association list.
May 1, 2003... NATIONAL Alliance for Concrete Codes & Standards 925-828-0543 American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials 202-624-5800 www.aashto.org American Coal Ash Association 703-317-2400 ...

Concrete crack repair. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... Interested in a fast growing contracting specialty? Consider joining the Kemko[TM] applicator program, an established network of concrete repair and epoxy crack injection contractors. Learn theory and technique from the industry's most...

Colors for concrete. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... These days, even interior floors and countertops are being made with colored concrete. Davis Colors are integral color admixtures that give concrete natural good looks and a permanent hue to anything that can be made of concrete. Concrete...

ChemGrout grouting systems. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... ChemGrout manufactures the world's largess selection of grouting equipment. From high capacity colloidal systems to hand grout pumps. Production rates to 45 GPM and pressures to 2000 PSI. Their patented pumps are industry standards offering...

Mobile concrete mixers. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... Elkin Manufacturing offers a wide variety of customized mobile concrete mixers for delivery of short load concrete. Elkin Mixers are customized to meet end-user requirements and are designed for ease of operation and versatility on a wide range...

Equipment. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... Darbyshire Equipment manufactures a full line of skid steer and 3-point mounted laser leveling implements for grading and finishing earthwork. Darbyshire Equipment's implements are engineered, designed and built to provide years of trouble free...

Grout pumps. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... 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...

Dowel drilling unit. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... Minnich has the engineering staff to design any AIR or HYDRAULIC dowel pin drilling unit to meet your unique job specifications. Whether for bridge structures, barrier walls or normal add on lane and patch work, Minnich had the drills. Minnich...

Conquest. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... Conquest is a subsurface imaging system designed for the safe and non destructive examination of concrete. Conquest can easily locate rebar, conduit and post-tension cables embedded in a suspended slab or slab-on-grade concrete. Contact Sensors...

Vibrator monitoring system. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... Minnich Manufacturing is proud to offer an innovative vibrator monitoring system. All Auto Vibe monitors are interchangeable or upgradable. All may be installed on any new or old Minnich vibrator. One of the many impressive features of the Auto...

Gregory grappler. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... The patented Gregory Grappler eliminated or minimizes the need for pre-breaking concrete, which reduces removal time by as much as 80 to 90 percent. Made from rugged high tensile 1" thick steel, makes this the strongest grapple in the industry....

Concrete coloring systems. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... Scofield announces a new generation of HIGH OUTPUT LITHOTEX[R] Pavecrafters[R] tools for imprinting and texturing. The improved polyurethane composition provides significantly lighter weight without reduction in durability for a longer working...

T-Slot tools. (Products for the pros showcase).
May 1, 2003... Wagman T-Slot tools have an extremely versatile center rib that allows for various brackets, handles, accessories and adjustments on the tool. The T-Slot feature is available on Wagman hand floats, bull-floats and speed floats. For more...

Construction material distributors.
May 1, 2003... State listings arranged alphabetically by location NATIONAL/REGIONAL DISTRIBUTORS * Atlantic Equipment & Surplus--headquarters in Gainesville, Ga. www.atlantic-equipment.com Builders Depot of New York, headquarters in New York...

Ready-mixed concrete producers.
May 1, 2003... State listings arranged alphabetically by location TCP 100 * 1. Hanson Building Materials America, NJ ** www.hanson-america.com 2. Oldcastle Materials, DC www.oldcastlematerials.com 3. APAC, Ga www.apac.com ...

2002 CC100: CC's list of the top 100 concrete contractors in America.
May 1, 2003... "What doesn't destroy me makes me stronger" could be the nation's slogan for 2001, and that's also all an appropriate description of the concrete construction industry's year. It was indeed a challenging year--as is the first half of 2002....

Decorative terms. (Glossary).
May 1, 2003... STAMPING CONCRETE beater or pounder A tool used to push stamps into plastic concrete to create the impression. hand stamp A small, hand-held blade tool made from cast aluminum or plastic, used to create a pattern in places too small...

Calendar of industry events.
May 1, 2003... MAY American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2003 Structures Congress & Exposition "Engineering Smarter" May 29-31 703-295-6307 jquash@asce.org or www.asce.org JUNE National Stone, Sand, & Gravel Assoc (NSSGA)...