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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

The amount of concrete involved and the complexity of working far below the streets of downtown made this a standout project. PCiRoads 30-person crew was tasked with installing about 4,200 feet of new tunnel with a total of around 15,000 cubic yards of new concrete. A stock product wasnt going to cut it.

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Expert Tips for Pouring Concrete Slabs: Strong, Durable Foundations

CCR Magazine

Pouring concrete slabs is an essential step in many construction projects, from patios to driveways, foundations, and floors. If youre looking for professional help, consulting an experienced concreter in Geelong can ensure your concrete slab is poured correctly and efficiently.

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Control flow concrete for mass pours

GCP Applied Technologies

Control flow concrete for mass pours. Mass pours have typically been used for foundations, columns, beams, as well as enormous structures like dams and bridges. . What are mass pours? Many structural elements, such as shear walls and transfer girders, require large amounts of concrete. Concrete Type.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.

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What Are The Construction Benefits Of Precast Concrete?

UK Construction Blog

The post What Are The Construction Benefits Of Precast Concrete? According to the history books, precast concrete has been around since 1905. Around the world, however, precast concrete began to flourish, and more and more people realised the advantages over their traditional, site-cast concrete. What Is Precast Concrete?

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Tindall Corporation Expands Texas Division to 180,000 Square Feet

Civil + Structural Engineer

[San Antonio, Texas] – Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, recently announced the completed expansion of its Texas facility. Tindall has been at the forefront of these advancements, continually pushing the boundaries of precast concrete technology to deliver exceptional results.