The American Concrete Institute (ACI) publishes ACI 318 which provides the minimum requirements for the design and construction of structural concrete buildings and structures. This standard…
For years, concrete structures have played a pivotal role in the expansion and development of cities around the world. From housing to office buildings, these…
In this blog, we will review the basics of concrete pour management, its benefits, and the technological advances available in the market to maximize your concrete performance.
A concrete mix is a combination of five major elements in various proportions: cement, water, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates (i.e. sand), and air. Additional elements…
Before we delve into the process of its removal, it is essential to understand what “formwork” means in the concrete sphere. As described by Hunker, formwork that is set prior…
As the concrete industry keeps growing, so does the number of sites that offer quality and educational content. The topics range from tips and techniques to sustainability in the industry. So, let’s check a compilation of the best five concrete blogs you should be on the lookout for this year.
How many times have you heard people use the words cement and concrete interchangeably? Probably enough for you to wonder if there is a difference at all. While there are some ways in which the terms are related, the answer is simple: concrete and cement are fundamentally different. In this blog we will discuss all you need to know to answer the question: cement vs concrete, are they different?
There is no denying that concrete and the technology surrounding it have come a long way since its discovery and development. From the Great Pyramids…
Sustainability and green movements have been quickly taking over industries, and construction is no different. Every year, 20 billion tons (10 billion cubic yards) of…
According to ASTM C125 – 20: Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, the concrete setting is “the process, due to chemical reactions, occurring…
As social media platforms continue to grow, it can be overwhelming to decide who to follow. That is why we created this list of our…
The internet has an extraordinary amount of knowledge on any topic, including concrete and construction! At the same time, we know that not all of…
Wood and concrete have been used in construction for thousands of years and for good reason. Both materials have properties that make them appealing building…
A Review of Top Wired and Wireless Temperature and Strength Concrete Sensors Prove you concrete better with the SmartRock® Prove-It Kit. See how SmartRock can…
Cement is a binding material that has contributed to the creation of historical monuments, but as we shift from 3000 BC into the twenty-first century,…
How Ancient Roman Concrete Has Survived The CenturiesResearchers have found concrete mixes from the Roman Empire prove to be the world’s longest-lasting. Modern concrete recipes…
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