Tag: concrete
Proposed Standard Aims to Support New Materials that Maintain Concrete Sustainability
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 6, 2020 – A proposed ASTM International standard aims to support use of new supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) that are needed...
Protecting Bridges in Extreme Climates
By Jason Armstrong
Harsh weather conditions can be a challenge for bridge construction and renovation projects, in more ways than one. Both concrete and steel...
Cross-Laminated Timber
What is it and When Does it Make Sense?
By Augustus “Gus” Raymond
Entering the 19th century, the 482’ Strasbourg Cathedral was the tallest structure in...
NPCA and PCI Issue Joint Concrete Products Document to Clarify Certification Requirements
Carmel, Ind. and Chicago, Ill. – In response to needs in the marketplace, the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)...
New ASCE Manual of Practice Offers Best Practices for Use of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for...
Reston, Va. – ASCE’s new book, Recommended Practice for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Products for Overhead Utility Line Structures, MOP 104, Second Edition, details best practices for the...
NPCA’s Precast Days 2019 – Registration Ends Soon!
Time is running out to register for NPCA’s Precast Days 2019! Don’t miss out on this unique educational opportunity for engineers, specifiers, academia and...
National Precast Concrete Association Names Next President and CEO
Carmel, Ind. – The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) is pleased to announce that Frederick H. Grubbe, MBA, CAE, has been selected by its...
Higher corrosion resistance through the use of microorganisms in mortar mixtures
A recent study by Ehime University looked at the Corrosion resistance of steel bars in concrete when mixed with aerobic mircroorganisms.
This study reports on...
Global Admixture Manufacturer acquires partially a Concrete Sensor Solution
The concrete sensors are disrupting the new digital services for the construction industry. Concrete is the second most used material in the world after...
