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Various investigations throughout North America have revealed that unusually severe winters have caused an inordinate number of reported cases of scaling in concrete. A recent report from the Portland Cement Association, Cement- Alkali Level as it Affects Air-Void Stability, Freeze-Thaw Resistance, and Deicer Scaling Resistance of Concrete (RD128), investigates potential […]
Chemical admixtures can significantly enhance the properties of concrete in both plastic and hardened states. ACI International’s newest educational bulletin, Chemical Admixtures for Concrete (E4-03), provides a comprehensive overview of these admixtures and explains how each type works to modify the chemical and physical properties of concrete and to control […]
D. Thomas Ruttura, president of Ruttura & Sons Construction in Farmingdale, N.Y., was elected president of the ASCC for 2003-2004 at the society’s annual meeting in Las Vegas. Paul A. Albanelli, Farmington Hills, Mich.; Alain Y. Bayoud, San Carlos, Calif.; Donald M. Marks, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Michael J. Schneider, […]
The Mongoose 411, from Engrave-a-Crete, is a compact engraving saw with a powerful, high-rpm motor. Designed specifically for decorative concrete, it will enable you to easily cut beautiful patterns and designs with great accuracy, whether you’re making straight lines or circles.
The ASCC will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dan Anderson on Sept. 18 at the annual conference in Dallas. The award is given to outstanding individuals in the industry for the body of their accomplishments furthering concrete construction. Anderson began his career in the concrete industry in 1969 when […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its annual conference Sept. 18-20 at the Dallas Marriot Quorum Hotel, in Dallas, Texas. The conference, open to all persons interested in the concrete industry, will feature Wally Adamchik, a senior consultant with FMI, as the general session speaker on Sept. 19. […]
The Hippo Mixer’s easy tilt feature allows contractors to mix, transport and pour materials with unparalleled ease. With a mixing capacity of roughly 18 gallons (or 240 lbs), its high torque, 16-amp, two-speed motor makes it a natural for mixing self-leveling materials more productively while reducing operator fatigue.
Diamond Blades has introduced its new Core Cut blade catalog, a fullyillustrated 32-page brochure that contains detailed information about the company’s line of wet and dry diamond blades, cup grinders, grinding heads, grinding blocks and diamond wire. Many new items are featured in the catalog, which can be obtained by […]
Metal Forms Corp. has launched a new Web site, www.metalforms.com. The upgraded site allows visitors to find and access product information more quickly and easily. The company, established in 1909, manufactures Meta Forms (steel forming systems for curb and gutter, paving, barrier and flatwork); Poly Meta Forms (plastic forming system […]
Dan Doolan, owner and operator of Surface Gel Tek, has opened a new office/warehouse in Mesa, Arizona. The new location was needed to serve the expansion demands of the company. Surface Gel Tek has recently signed on Kelly Moore Paints Commercial Coatings Division and Duron Paints & Wallcoverings as additional […]
