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Understanding the Unique Properties of Hardeners and Densifiers

Our Picks Concrete Placing Vol. 7 No. 5 - August 2007 by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Sometimes terminology can be confusing. Take the case of chemical hardeners and densifiers.; these words have somewhat unusual meanings within the realm of concrete.

This article outlines the different properties and meanings of both.

International Concrete Repair Institute BASF specialist wins fellowship

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In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the concrete industry, Patrick “Doc” Watson, senior technical product specialist at BASF Construction Chemicals – Building Systems, has been awarded a fellowship from the International Concrete Repair Institute. As a leading advocate for the advancement of the industry, Watson is a member of […]

New format promotes environmental performance

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The Construction Specifications Institute and Building- Green Inc., an independent company that provides information designed to help improve the environmental performance of buildings, have agreed to work together on the implementation of GreenFormat. GreenFormat, developed by CSI, is a standard format for reporting the properties of products that have an […]

Floating Color-Hardened Concrete

Concrete Placing Vol. 7 No. 5 - August 2007 by Loretta Hall Comments are Disabled

There’s more to color hardener than color. The material inspires a chemical reaction, and it works best when worked in with a float. Timing is essential, and so are the right tools.

Holcim opens sustainable construction competition

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Entries in the second Holcim Awards competition to promote sustainable construction worldwide may be submitted until Feb. 29, 2008, at the Holcom Awards Web site. The prize money for the five regional competitions and the global awards totals USD $2 million. The Awards are an initiative of the Swiss-based Holcim […]

Ruwac Little Red WNS 2220 Vacuum

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The Little Red WNS 2220 vacuum is powerful enough for multiple operators but portable enough to get onto different locations and intricate jobs. Now, a redesigned filtration system for the dual-motor Little Red allows for more dust to drop from the filter and prolongs filter life. Little Red picks up […]

Construction Specifications Institute ACO teaches ABCs

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ACO Polymer Products Inc. has become one of the first registered providers in the Construction Specifications Institute’s new CSI Construction Education Network program. The polymer concrete trench drain company is offering a continuing education program titled “The ABC’s of Trench Drainage” that presents the advantages of using trench drains in […]

Retaining Walls: Evolving From Drab to Fab

Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 7 No. 5 - August 2007 by Rob Spiegel Comments are Disabled

The purpose of the retaining wall remains unchanged — to hold back dirt — but decorative concrete offers a solution to improve the appearance of retaining walls.

Badgers build better concrete canoe

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Engineering students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison won the 20th Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition in June. The three-day event was organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers and hosted in Seattle by the University of Washington. Winning for the fifth year in a row, the Wisconsin students’ technical […]

GranQuartz Eurovac II portable vacuum

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GranQuartz Stone & Concrete Systems recently introduced the Eurovac II Portable Vacuum, designed specifically for concrete grinding applications. The Eurovac II contains a 3000-watt, 3.9-horsepower pump and produces 250 cfm. The power comes from the use of three on-board motors controlled by two switches. This proprietary system is used to […]