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Rapid-set concrete for construction's Highway 85 bridge project
Posted by Katha Redmon on Mon, December 10th, 2018, 10:24 am
SUNNYVALE – Rapid-set concrete pumped into place for a bridge deck project was no problem for the Graniterock team.Rapid-set concrete – mostly used on emergency projects that need to be completed quickly – has a very short shelf-life and can begin to set up in the pump hose.This type of concrete is normally placed directly from the mixer truck chute.Graniterock didn’t hesitate when Caltrans applied the stringent rapid-set spec on the concrete overlay of the aging ... Read More
What Makes Concrete Green?
Posted by Katha Redmon on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
An important part of the design phase of any construction project is materials selection. Concrete, steel or wood are typical options for the building frame; for paving applications, the choice is generally either concrete or asphalt. Material choice depends on several factors, including initial cost, life cycle cost and performance for the specific application. Due to the growing interest in sustainable development, engineers and architects are now motivated more than ever to choose sustainable materials.Operationally, concrete ... Read More
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