Concrete Construction articles from October 2003

Concrete Construction archives from October 2003

Popular concrete.(Editorial Comment)
October 1, 2003... As much as I hate to admit it, concrete is not a flashy material. About the only thing in construction that is less flashy is dirt. Maybe that's why I like concrete so much--it sort of fits my personality. And from my experience dealing with...

P2P initiative.(Reader Response)
October 1, 2003... Thanks to Bill Palmer for his editorial comments in the August 2003 issue in support of the P2P initiative to foster performance rather than prescriptive concrete specifications. In 40 years' experience dealing with concrete specifications,...

Rubber gloves.(Reader Response)
October 1, 2003... I just got nay August edition of CC and started to thumb through it. When I got to page 25, I got the shivers. There was a craftsman screeding concrete with BARE HANDS! Not only is this activity unsafe and dangerous, it is also unproductive...

New Fixconcrete.org, wealth of knowledge to the concrete industry.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... To meet the demanding growth of the concrete repair industry, the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), and the University of Missouri at Rolla (UMR), have launched Fixconcrete.org, a knowledge...

Liable for faulty concrete.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... Orange County Superior Court Judge Raymond J. Ikola recently ruled that Catalina Pacific Concrete, a unit of Glendora, Calif.-based California Portland Cement, is liable for improperly and negligently mixing concrete that was subsequently...

WOC and ECCO help you go green.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... Learn how to "build green" with the new Sustainability--Green Building Web page on the World of Concrete online bookstore. The World of Concrete, in association with The Environmental Council of Concrete Organizations (ECCO), has added...

Concrete pavement repair information.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... The American Concrete Pavement Association has published a comprehensive guide for concrete pavement repair. The "Concrete Pavement Repair Manual" is a 70-page handbook that describes methods and procedures for maintaining and repairing...

'Concrete Experts International Newsletter'.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... The fifth issue of Concrete Experts International's Newsletter is now available. The purpose of the newsletter is to present the services and new technologies offered by Concrete Experts International to the cement and concrete industry around...

Important ICF reference and a free T-shirt, too.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... The Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction, 2nd edition (EB118.02) provides design and construction essentials for homes built with insulating concrete forms. It is an invaluable reference for builders,...

Tom Ralston concrete's anti-skateboard solution.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... Local skateboarders began practicing new techniques on the concrete wall for the Pacific Gardens Chapel in Santa Cruz, Calif., which promptly began the wall's demolition. Tom Ralston rejected ideas of bent rebar or metal plates to deter the...

Construction machinery exports continue to improve.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... U.S construction equipment exports continued to improve in 2003 with the industry shipping more that $1.86 billion worth of machinery to global markets during the second quarter, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)....

New hand signals for pumping.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has adopted new hand signals for the concrete pumping industry. These revised hand signals, including a new signal to demonstrate relieving pressure on the line, became effective Sept. 16. Anyone...

Construction education scholarship expands.(News & Events)
October 1, 2003... The annual construction industry scholarship program from www.ConstructMyFuture.com is expanding to provide three scholarships of $1500, $1000, and $500. The program is open to students enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary vocational...

Calendar.
October 1, 2003... October Association of Equipment Manufacturers, AEM Pavilion at BICES 2003 Oct 14-17, Beijing, 414-298-4150 pavilions@aem.org or www.aern.org Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals Conference for Crane Safety & Productivity Oct...

Munson serves up a winning tennis court: Lake Geneva, Wis.
October 1, 2003... "We take pride in offering a variety of tennis court surfaces," says Fred Kolkmann, tennis and track division manager for Munson, a Glendale, Wis.-based contractor. "When the owners contacted us about building a durable, low-maintenance, and...

Web sites that work!(Tips & Trends)
October 1, 2003... Your Web site is speaking volumes about you and your company. What is it saying? Tom Ralston's Web site is a winner. Tom Ralston Concrete, located in Santa Cruz, Calif., offers a variety of concrete and masonry services. At...

Building with tunnel forms: of the many benefits of tunnel forms, speed is paramount.
October 1, 2003... Consider "The Paramount at Buckhead in Atlanta." At 44 stories, it's the tallest residential structure ever constructed using tunnel forms and is the third tunnel form project for the building's owner, The Hanover Company, Houston, which...

What makes a good pump operator? ... Knowledge, ability, and a good dose of gumption.
October 1, 2003... Operating a concrete pump is a Demanding job, both physically and mentally. But for some people it is one of the most satisfying jobs in the construction industry. Job description "It takes a very special kind of person to be a...

Maintaining proper elevation.
October 1, 2003... Everyone who has ever set forms and placed concrete for a large building knows the difficulty of maintaining the correct finish floor elevation and the potential for error in transferring benchmarks across the site. Typically the surveyors will...

Grouting systems.(Products for the pros showcase)
October 1, 2003... ChemGrout manufactures the world's largest 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...

Commercial Block Systems.(Products for the pros showcase)
October 1, 2003... Are you looking for the best Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) for commercial buildings? We use real galvanized steel studs, not plastic. We have certified installation crews that will travel throughout the USA installing our block system or you...

PM Knuckleboom cranes.(Products for the pros showcase)
October 1, 2003... PM cranes are available for handling gang or hand set forms, precast, brick or blocks. Full hydraulic horizontal reaches to 86'and available with such options as remote control or top seat controls. Complete packages available including chassis...

Concrete stamping tools.(Products for the pros showcase)
October 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...

X-50 Handheld saw.(Products for the pros showcase)
October 1, 2003... The X-50 Handheld saw is designed for finish cuts, scoring and decorative applications. The low dust blade block system allows for a dry cut and it controls the debris for easy cleanup. Much like other Soff-Cut saws, the X50 works in...

Measuring humidity in concrete.(Products for the pros showcase)
October 1, 2003... HM44 Meets New ASTM Standard for Measuring Humidity In Concrete. Vaisala's HM44 kit meets the new ASTM standard and is the ideal solution for easy, reliable and accurate measurement of humidity in concrete. During construction, it is critical...

ASCC position statement #5: specifications for crack repair.(Industry Issues)
October 1, 2003... Some specifications, with wording similar to that in the following real-life examples, hold concrete contractors responsible for crack repair: ** Prior to filling any structure with water, cracks 0.01 inch in width or greater shall be...

Diagnosing problems with decorative concrete.(Decorative Concrete)
October 1, 2003... Often decorative concrete has the same problems as plain concrete." Adding color, chemical stain, or other treatments is like putting a filter over the lens of a camera--the results appear different but any problems remain. In decorative...

Dark slippery areas on slab.(Problem Clinic)
October 1, 2003... Q. I have two projects that have developed darkened and slippery sections on the floor slab surface. One project is 12 months old and the second is 2 years. When certain environmental conditions appear, moisture condenses on the surface and...

Fire-resistant concrete.(Problem Clinic)
October 1, 2003... Q. I have a customer building a fire pit with a poured floor and walls, for burning pallets and such. How can I make the concrete more fire-resistant? A. Since you are planning to burn pallets (we assume they are wood), the combustion...

Ground heating systems.(Product Update)
October 1, 2003... With winter approaching, contractors have to prepare for the cold weather. Nowadays, placing concrete during the colder months of the year is becoming increasingly common. It is always a good idea to review what the American Concrete Institute...

Heat wagon.(Product Update)
October 1, 2003... The Thaw Devil ground thaw heater is of modular design, which enhances its flexibility and mobility. The manifold fluid distribution, along with the modular design, allows the user to match the number of hose reels to the number of heaters...

Ground heaters.(Product update)
October 1, 2003... This company has four models for any size job, up to 12,000 square feet. The 12,600-btu hydronic heater brings the specially formulated glycol up to 180[degrees]F. A positive displacement pump circulates fluid throughout the hoses, conducting...

T.H.E. Machine Company.(Product Update)
October 1, 2003... The Thawzall ground heating systems come in six models, from large to small. All models have fuel oil burners, except the 12G, which burns natural gas. All have dual temperature heat controls on the boiler to prevent overheating, and a low...

Crown Construction Equipment.(Product Update)
October 1, 2003... The new Heat King 150 Mobile Glycol Heating System thaws up to 2800 sq. ft., using dual loop technology, computer-controlled systems, and digital temperature monitoring. Smaller than the HK 500 model, the unit has two 700-ft. hoses, four doors...

Michigan Power Cleaning.(Product Update)
October 1, 2003... The 21-hp Kubota pressure washer doubles as a glycol ground heater, with a liquid-cooled, three-cylinder diesel unit that offers 3200 psi and 6.5 gallons-per-minute performance. The machine can be changed from a pressure washer to a ground...

MEVA forms fit the requirements.(Product case studies)
October 1, 2003... One of the largest water treatment facilities in the country started construction in Atlanta in mid-2001, a project estimated to take 3 years. The project, which includes several rectangular basins and outbuildings, is being constructed by...

Do-it-yourself punching shear resistance: seen on a bumper sticker: punching shear happens.(Innovations)
October 1, 2003... A leading producer of stud welding materials and systems is now offering a new type of welding stud specifically designed to resist punching shear in concrete floor slabs and foundations. This enables custom fabrication of a type of shear...