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The Eleuthera Metal Countertop Corbel from Federal Brace mixes the best of both worlds — the elegant lines of a corbel and the strength of a metal countertop support bracket. With its naturally flowing lines and the beautiful finish, the Eleuthera brings the traditional corbel design to the countertop support […]
Chapin International has developed a line of sprayers that can stand up to high concentrations of acetone. These acetone-only sprayers are ideal for decorative concrete professionals working with dyes carried by acetone. The line consists of three models. Model 21127 is a top-of-the-line, 3-gallon poly unit. It comes with Chapin’s […]
U.S. Saws has introduced a high-volume electric dual-component gear pump for the installation of polyureas. Two 5-gallon polyethylene tanks hold the components to be mixed and applied. The pump offers a 1-to-1 component mixing ratio, though a 2-to-1 ratio is available as an option. The materials move through an aluminum […]
ASTM International Committee C01 on Cement has named Paul D. Tennis, Ph.D. as its new chairman. Tennis is manager of cement and concrete technology at the Portland Cement Association. Committee C01 includes more than 500 members who oversee 56 ASTM International standards for hydraulic cements, including portland, natural, pozzolanic, masonry […]
A working group of the American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Committee 131 on Building Information Modeling (BIM) is actively developing an Information Delivery Manual (IDM) for cast-in-place concrete. The IDM will capture in written form the interaction that occurs in the design and construction of concrete structures by identifying the parties […]
Dur-A-Flex recently debuted its Armor-Stat ESD floor system. The three-step, epoxy-urethane ESD system offers superior abrasion and chemical resistance. Additionally, its UV resistance ensures consistent color throughout the life of the floor. Armor-Stat is available in five colors. www.dur-a-flex.com
The concrete industry’s Strategic Development Council, a council of the ACI Foundation, has announced its new chair and board members. The new SDC Chair is Mike Schneider, senior vice president and chief people officer at Baker Concrete Construction Inc. Schneider was selected as an ACI Fellow in 2006, received the […]
The Doosan DXB260H hydraulic breaker features two-speed control of breaker frequency for improved efficiency in demanding demolition and rock- breaking applications. Delivering up to 600 blows per minute, the 5,400-pound DXB260H is designed for use with excavators in the 27- to 37-metric- ton weight range, specifically the Doosan DX300LC and […]
The ASCC has elected officers and directors for the organization at large as well as for its Decorative Concrete Council. The Decorative Concrete Council elected Chris Klemaske of T.B. Penick & Sons Inc. in San Diego, Calif., as council director. Paul Schneider of Cincinnati, Ohio, was re-elected secretary/treasurer. Nick Adams […]
The concrete industry’s Strategic Development Council, a council of the ACI Foundation, is currently seeking presentations for future sessions. SDC is currently seeking Technology Showcase presentations for its upcoming fall session, to be held in Quebec City, Quebec, Sept. 6-7, 2012. For more information and to submit your technology for […]
