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Taking as-cast construction to a new level When you attend the ACI Fall 2008 Convention in St. Louis, MO, I strongly suggest you find some time...
Concrete International, 10/01/08 by Nasvik, Joe · More from publication -
Decorative concrete comes of age: fifty years of innovative and creative people
Most of the decorative concrete movement came about since CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION was first published, and some of it unfolded in the magazine. For...
Concrete Construction, 09/01/06 by Joe Nasvik · More from publication -
Using Metakaolin in decorative concrete mixes
Derived from kaolin clays mined specifically for the purpose, metakaolin is used as an ingredient in several manufactured products. To produce...
Concrete Construction, 08/01/06 by Joe Nasvik · More from publication -
Controlling shrinkage: study focuses on the effect of different mix designs
Owners want low maintenance concrete floors; to deliver that contractors want less shrinkage in order to control cracking and curling. Excessive...
Concrete Construction, 07/01/06 by Joe Nasvik · More from publication -
Lithium-ion batteries—changing the jobsite: going beyond where your extension cord can take you
You have been using lithium-ion (LI) batteries in your cellphones, digital cameras, and laptop computers for almost 10 years. And now, after 10...
Concrete Construction, 06/01/06 by Joe Nasvik · More from publication -
Eliminating joints in stamped concrete
Two things that owners really don't want to see in their decorative concrete work are joints and cracks. The average concrete mix design with a...
Concrete Construction, 06/01/06 by Joe Nasvik · More from publication -
Decorative thin overlays for vertical application
Probably more vertical overlay cement finishes have been installed than any other type of decorative overlay. It has become a favorite way to...
Concrete Construction, 04/01/06 by Joe Nasvik · More from publication -
It's time to implement decorative concrete certification
Bernie Cawley, the director of marketing and administration for the Michigan Concrete Association, Lansing, Mich., says that about 80% of their...
Concrete Construction, 03/01/06 by Joe Nasvik · More from publication -
Constructing high-quality industrial floors: controlling variables and watching the details are key
Building a reputation for installing long-lasting, hard-wearing, maintenance-free floors means going the extra mile. The Fricks Company, Fort...
Concrete Construction, 02/01/06 by Joe Nasvik · More from publication -
Going commercial with ICFs: not just for residential construction anymore
Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) continue to gain popularity for above-grade residential concrete construction. But increasingly, ICFs are also...
Concrete Construction, 01/01/06 by Joe Nasvik · More from publication
