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American Shotcrete Association has released a compilation of papers focusing on shotcrete’s use in the repair and rehabilitation of infrastructure. The 34-page book, “Infrastructure Repair & Rehabilitation Using Shotcrete,” includes eight papers previously published in ASA’s Shotcrete magazine. The document was created for distribution at the recent International Bridge Conference, […]
Decorative epoxies for colorful garage floors burst onto the scene in the 1970s, when applicators began to saturate chemical-resistant epoxy coatings with colored vinyl chips. These floors went out of style for a while, but General Polymers director of floor coatings Lonnie Salyers says they are making a comeback, and not just in garages.
The American Concrete Institute will offer three educational seminars this fall to help concrete professionals remain up-to-date on concrete construction and technology. The courses are Reinforced Concrete Design, Troubleshooting Concrete Forming and Shoring, and Troubleshooting Concrete Construction. Each course is offered in multiple locations across the country. Attendees will receive […]
Husqvarna Construction Products has introduced Tier 3/Interim Tier 4 compliant diesel engines in all large flat saws to be in accordance with federal regulations. The EPA’s Clean Air Act requires certain air pollutants generated by diesel engines to be gradually reduced in four Tiers over several years. Currently, Tier 2 […]
Harry Gressette of Grescon Construction LLC in Charleston, S.C., puts enough glass in his concrete each year to fill two tractor trailers. So he knows the ins and outs of exposed glass aggregate.
Featuring the lowest vibration in its class, the TE 1000-AVR from Hilti has the power for outstanding demolition productivity, yet offers the flexibility to reduce impact for precision work. With 16 foot-pounds of energy, the TE 1000-AVR is a productive tool for a wide range of demolition applications. Powered by […]
Available in standard and deep configurations, the models in Hilti’s new line of Impact Sockets are built for quick attachment and durable performance. Hilti Impact Sockets are constructed of hardened alloy steel for long-lasting service. Use of the hardened alloy steel allows the socket walls to be thin for use […]
The Maxima ML-3500 Series of ultraviolet lamps from Spectronics Corp. use advanced microdischarge light technology, plus a unique filter and bulb/reflector, to deliver up to 10 times the UVA output of conventional HID inspection lamps. With the three lamps in this series — the ML-3500S, ML- 3500D and ML-3500FL — […]
Dewalt has debuted the DW030, a laser distance measurer that provides users with a quick and efficient way to estimate space on the job site. The DW030 can be used to measure distance, square footage and volume. Dewalt built the DW030 with a compact design and rubber overmolding for easy […]
Sto Corp. has introduced StoGuard RapidSeal, a one-component air barrier and waterproof material used to protect rough openings and for transition detailing in above-grade wall construction. Benefits of StoGuard RapidSeal include fast cure time, the ability to be installed even in near-freezing temperatures, and low VOC emissions. It is a […]
