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Author: Michael Chusid
Ductal: An Ultra-high Strength Concrete Looking for Problems
This high-performance concrete from Lafarge offers incredible flexural strength and endless possibilities for creativity.
Decorative Applications for Pervious Concrete
Pervious concrete, increasingly in demand for its environmental benefits, takes on color.
Colored Pervious Concrete Used in Award-Winning Park
With the addition of color and increased attention to texture and detail, pervious concrete is now being specified for public parks, fine residences, and other hardscapes where appearance is as important to the environment as drainage.
Self-Cleaning Concrete using Photocatalysts
This photocatalyst reacts to light and breaks down dirt, mold and pollution. It keeps concrete clean and cleans up the air at the same time!.
A Primer on Pozzolans
Portland cement consists primarily of calcium silicates. When mixed with water, a chemical reaction known as hydration creates calcium silicate hydrate (CSH). Needle-like crystals of CSH interlock to hold concrete together, almost like a glue.
Metakaolin: The Pozzolan for Decorative Concrete
Decorative concrete contractors are discovering the many benefits of metakaolin, an admixture that makes concrete brighter, denser and more workable.
Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
Not any pigment can be used in concrete. The chemistry of portland cement plus exposure to sunlight and weather can cause most integral concrete colors to fade.
Understanding pigments is the foundation for successful decorative concrete.
Integrally Colored Concrete Building: Los Angeles Cathedral
The Los Angeles Cathedral proves that integrally colored concrete can be used with confidence on even the most demanding architectural projects.
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