Achieving next-level improvements in productivity requires moving away from a reactive mindset to embrace proactive approaches. With offices in Wilmington, Del. and Montreal, startup C60 is helping ready mixed concrete producers make this transition with its flagship Opportunity Platform (C60). The AI-assisted data analytics platform provides a holistic view of company operations as well as the most valuable ways to…
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Delivering Long-term Resilience with Internally Cured Concrete
So much depends on concrete’s durability yet early-age cracking is a common and damaging issue structures face. These cracks expose internal steel reinforcement to chemicals and elements, accelerating corrosion and jeopardizing a concrete component’s structural integrity and service life. Factors like surface drying and environmental stressors like temperature can increase the risk of early-age cracking. Carefully considering the mix design…
Read More3D terrain mapping tool
Motion-based measuring device developer has upgraded its flagship technology, which utilizes motion sensors to enable accurate measurements of complex spaces and is now equipped with an advanced array of capabilities that include 3D terrain mapping, surface area, volume and cut-and-fill calculators. Unlike traditional tools for landscaping professionals, Moasure doesn’t rely on GPS, line-of-sight or cellular signal, but instead uses motion…
Read MoreCompressed-air leak detection
Company has expanded its versatile Si-Series of acoustic imaging cameras with three models engineered to detect compressed air or specialty gas leaks, mechanical faults, and partial discharges: the Si2-Pro, Si2-LD, and Si2-PD. The series offers industrial-grade solutions and addresses the top inspection requirements for manufacturing operations. The cameras are equipped to identify issues over longer distances, detect and measure with…
Read MoreXypex formulates Visual Detection System for signature admixture
Verifying performance admixtures’ presence in fresh concrete, including crystalline types for integral waterproofing, has traditionally hinged on meticulous quality control processes such as thorough batching and shipping documentation. Detection in hardened concrete has proved an even greater challenge. Tracers have been used to address stakeholder concerns about confirming crystalline admixture use, although many either alter the concrete’s color or affect…
Read MoreForney scales compression, flexural, splitting test machine for pavers
The leader in test machinery for concrete and mortar specimens has tailored a new model for paving stones. Forney LLC has engineered the FW-100-VFD machine to accommodate wider than normal concrete specimens and for tests that require larger “inframe” tooling. The machine is especially suited to delivering consistent, accurate results for ASTM C1782, Standard Specification for Segmental Concrete Paving Slabs…
Read MoreCresset formulates premium, petroleum-free release agent for rubber molds
Recognizing ornamental and architectural concrete producers’ growing market opportunities, coupled with traditional quality control factors attending rubber molds, Cresset Chemical has introduced Latex Platinum Mold Release, billing it as a safe, reliable alternative to rubbing alcohol and castor oil blends. A next-generation technology, water-based formula allows Latex Platinum to be applied in a thin layer—reducing product usage and facilitating easy…
Read MoreVolatile Free urethane rubber curtails demolding stage breakage rates
High performance thermoset polymer specialist Volatile Free Inc. (VFI) has launched an innovative line of TDI Molding Rubbers to make the demolding process easier for precast concrete producers. Research has shown that users typically experience high breakage rates of concrete pieces or elements when casting into polyurethane rubber molds. With an opportunity to bring improvements to the urethane rubber market,…
Read MoreEnergy Efficient and Carbon Sequestering Lightweight CMU Walls
Two of today’s major focus areas in the design community are reducing the amount of energy (usually in the form of fossil fuel to heat, cool and operate buildings) and reducing the embodied carbon in building materials. To help meet the moment, the concrete products industry has two readily available and affordable solutions that can be used to address both…
Read MoreWheel loader radials
New L-5 Galaxy radial wheel loader tires suit operators contending with hard rock and muddy surfaces. The all-steel LDSR 500 and LDSR 510 radials both feature extra-deep tread with cut-resistant compound; top-of-class tread rubber depth for longer wear; high turn-up construction that reinforces their sidewalls for stability and comfort; buttressed shoulders; and, hefty two-star load ratings. The LDSR 500 features…
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