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The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its first virtual Technology Forum on August 25th and 27th, 2020. The SDC collaborates across the concrete industry to address technical challenges within the industry and hosts forums for the introduction and nurturing of new technologies. SDC Technology Forum 48 will […]
Rebar Primer/Bond-CI is a one-component, cementitious, anti-corrosion coating for protection of steel reinforcement and also acts as a bonding agent for concrete surfaces. Beacuse concrete deteriorates over time as it is exposed to the elements, freeze/thaw cycles, submerged or in contact with water and subjected to abrasion and other factors. […]
People ask me from time to time how many colors they should pick for their metallic epoxy floor. They also ask which ones I’d recommend when choosing metallic epoxy colors. I have 72 colors to choose from, so picking the right colors can be difficult. For some, such a large […]
Densifiers and hardeners for polished concrete are either alkali metal silicates or colloidal silica. When you apply the densifier of choice to concrete and it absorbs into the polished concrete slab, the silicate reacts with the free lime (excess calcium hydroxide) and forms calcium silicate hydrate (CSH gel). This reaction […]
Due to the popular support of domestic trade, every shipment of American 316 Stainless Steel Thunderstud Wedge Anchor will be provided with American Made certification paperwork. The American 316 Stainless Steel Thunderstud Wedge Anchor is a recommended anchor for use in solid concrete base material. It is now available for […]
Western Specialty Contractors appoints new Branch Managers: Carter Pogue at its St. Louis Concrete Restoration Branch and Guillermo Villegas at its Los Angeles Branch. As Western Specialty Contractors appoints New Branch Managers, Pogue and Villegas are responsible for managing sales, daily operations and field personnel. They are also in charge […]
Working with concrete can create a bit of anxiety, no matter how big or small the job—whether you’re placing a slab, leveling out a space for a patio or setting posts. The first and most important step for any concrete project is to how to estimate your concrete job. You […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the launch of its Nondestructive Testing Certification Program. The program will certify individuals who successfully pass the ACI examinations by demonstrating both the knowledge and ability to properly perform specified nondestructive tests on hardened concrete. The nondestructive testing program is the newest in a […]
Sustainability in concrete is a driving force in today’s built environment. To guide and organize the efforts, a robust collection of initiatives include the LEED program, the International Green Code Council and the Cement Sustainability Initiative, to name a few. Their goal is to improve ecological stewardship practices and minimize […]
New from W. R. Meadows comes Hydralastic 836 SL, the newest single-component, cold-applied, solvent-free, water-activated, waterproofing system. Hydralastic 836 SL cures to form a tough, flexible waterproofing membrane for both above-grade and below-grade applications. It will not crack in extreme cold or flow due to softening at high temperatures. Hydralastic […]
