Cable stay designs are increasingly common for bridges in the United States. In an effort to promote the evolution of design and installation techniques,
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Pigmented Pervious Pavement’s Curb Appeal
Since pervious concrete contributes to environmental sustainability by controlling pollution and flooding due to storm water runoff, its cachet among
Read MoreFhwa Optimizes Pavement Construction
Addressing the constant challenge facing highway agencies and contractors to cost-effectively optimize highway construction operations while improving
Read More1.75-Yd. Trailers Key To Retail Mix Model Lauch
For most ready-mixed operators, the thought of supporting a project of 4 yds. or less seems like economic suicide. The heavy investment in batch plants,
Read MoreSpecial K Concrete Gaining Traction
Among concrete producers in the Pacific Northwest, a new product is gaining traction: KSC System-K shrinkage-compensating concrete, a mix that includes
Read MoreConcrete Pavement Awards
Any uncertainty in the current building market was not evident in the uniformly high quality of decorative flatwork submitted as entries for the 2007
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With wind power generating capacity in the United States increasing 27 percent in 2006 and an additional 27 percent in 2007, wind turbines are making
Read MorePervious Concrete Seminars Take Aim At Stormwater Runoff
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and Portland Cement Association continue to team with Land Development Today magazine to offer Pervious Concrete:
Read MorePerformance Vs. Prescriptive Measure Surfaces In Astm C 94 Development
Following the ASTM C 09 and C 01 committee meeting in early December, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association staff noted prospective additions and
Read MoreAstm Subcommittee Advances Pervious Pavement Standard
The ASTM C09.49 Pervious Concrete Subcommittee moved toward an early 2008 ballot on a Fresh Concrete Density standard during last month’s Committee C
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