Optimizing precast plants: Taking the guesswork out of concrete production
The labor shortage in the concrete industry shows little sign of abating. A recent survey found…
Control flow concrete for mass pours
Mass pours in concrete construction have typically been used for foundations, columns, beams, as well as…
Making the most of air entrained concrete
Air entraining agents (AEA) are concrete admixtures used to entrain air in concrete when a structure…
Water and Gas Permeability of FORCE 10,000® D Microsilica Concrete – TB-0711
There are many applications in industry which require a concrete with very low permeability. Structures where…
Mechanical properties of FORCE 10,000® D microsilica concrete – TB-0713
FORCE 10,000® D, a microsilica-based concrete admixture, has gained acceptance in a number of diverse applications.…
FORCE 10,000® D Microsilica and its uses in Concrete – TB-0709
One of the newest construction materials available to designers and engineers is FORCE 10,000® D, a…
FORCE 10,000® D Reducing Hydraulic Abrasion-Erosion – TB-0710
A durability problem facing many hydraulic structures is the abrasion-erosion of the concrete surfaces. This type…
Corrosion Protection using FORCE 10,000® D Concrete – TB-0712
This engineering bulletin briefly examines how the addition of microsilica to concrete can help protect the…
Installing Anchor Bolts on DUCTILCRETE® Slabs with HEIDEBED® Technology – TL-1001
The following outlines some best practices for installing anchor bolts on slabs that have been installed…
The Origin of the Water Reducer
In 1930, the Cabot Corporation had a problem. As a major producer of carbon black, the…
Switching pozzolans with ease
If you’re like most concrete producers, you’re already well versed in the benefits of pozzolans, including…
RECOVER® Hydration Stabilizer Applications and Performance Review – TB-1301
This bulletin discusses the performance of RECOVER® Hydration Stabilizer for set and temperature control applications in…