BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

After about 20 hours of continuous pouring, judges from Guinness World Records verified that the concrete pour at the $1 billion Wilshire Grand project in Los Angeles is the largest uninterrupted pour of slurry on record. It took 208 trucks making as many as 10 deliveries each last weekend to complete the pour.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

High Efficiency, Fast-Paced PERI Maximo Wall Formwork was selected for the core starter walls for the first two concrete pours. The fact that they needed a large amount of shoring and SKYDECK is the fastest way to achieve that gave PERI an advantage,” said Marc Depalma, sales engineer at PERI USA.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 22, 2024

A Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution qpurcell Mon, 01/22/2024 - 09:41 Cement and concrete production generates as much as 9% of all human CO2 emissions. But what if concrete could go from environmental liability to environmental asset? The concrete becomes a carbon capture solution.

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2013

Milliken recently debuted a flexible fabric that allows for concrete installations on slopes, in water, and in other hard to reach places—without the need for molds or mixing. Concrete Cloth features a cement mix trapped in a layer of fabric, backed with a waterproof membrane.

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Roads Online

APRIL 3, 2025

The MSE wall technology incorporates the companys TerraPlus concrete panels, each three metres wide by 1.5 metre high concrete panels, and a panel block-out system using removable plates and z-bars. The Sydney Gateway project exemplifies the transformative power of innovative engineering and infrastructure development.

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Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Ramps Infrastructure Development 101

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 4, 2025

National Highways troubled A63 Castle Street project is gearing up for a huge pour of more than 1,000m of concrete into the new underpass this weekend, after overcoming difficult ground conditions. The post Embattled 355M A63 improvements project in Hull gears up for huge concrete pour appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 1, 2025

ReAct, a low-carbon green cement made from industrial carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, will be mixed with ordinary cement at a 10% blend and used in the concrete for the VSCs slab and footings. “It’s especially meaningful that this first pour is happening in Redding, where our plant has been five years in the making.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The span, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a classic example of a cast-in-place concrete arch-type bridge. The HNTB team was selected as engineer of record to study the bridge’s history, inspect, load rate, design, and assist in its reconstruction under a construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) model.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Heathrow has kickstarted a ground-breaking new trial to explore the viability of lower carbon concrete for runways and taxiways. The trial has been designed to test the concrete’s durability and longevity in a true-to-life airport setting and is one of the first of its kind at any airport in the world.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Engineers at the High Speed 2 (HS2) west London station Old Oak Common have excavated the box to track level in some areas and completed the first concrete pour for the base slab. The post HS2 | First base slab pour complete at Old Oak Common station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 25, 2021

Introduction of Signs of Bad Concrete Pour. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in our construction industry. It is very important that concrete should be pulled into the mould with proper precaution and care otherwise, we will not get the desired strength of concrete. What Is Concrete?

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 2, 2020

Concrete admixtures have been around for nearly a century. Since then, water reducers, superplasticizers, set accelerators, rheology control agents, air-entrainment, among other concrete admixtures, have become essential in the ready mix concrete , precast, tunneling and other concrete industries. Concrete mix design.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

[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.

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Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Modular Construction Controls Manufacturing 130

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2024

Work on Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock has kicked off for 2024 with the pouring of floor slabs, installation of glazing, laying of external drainage and more. The post Everton Stadium | 2024 commences with concrete slabs and moulds, glazing and drainage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The post What Are The Construction Benefits Of Precast Concrete? According to the history books, precast concrete has been around since 1905. It was invented by a Liverpudlian engineer by the name of John Alexander Brodie, and despite its success, it didn’t make groundbreaking changes in the UK construction industry.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

The biggest reason you could have to choose concrete countertops over any other kind would be to take advantage of the inexpensive nature of the material. Nothing could be simpler and more readily available than poured concrete. Of course, no one likes the drab gray of plain concrete.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 5, 2021

What Is Underwater Concrete? Underwater concrete is a form of construction material widely used in certain forms of structural engineering projects. In every other building in which the lower parts of the buildings are expected to remain underwater, underwater concrete should be used. Can Concrete Cure Underwater?

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The concrete broker sat in with a few concreters who are part of our team to see the qualities that make great concreters. It’s not about putting and finishing concrete. Concreter is more than putting up a hammer and pouring concrete every day. The results may surprise you.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. million square feet of concrete and asphalt pavement Sunport Boulevard Extension | Bohannan Huston, Inc.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

The concrete for the dam originally was placed in 40-foot-wide blocks designed to slide individually in case of a breach. In addition, 17,000 cubic yards of concrete—more than 66 million pounds—is being added to the dam’s mass on its downstream face.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2023

Purdue engineers are taking building possibilities to new heights with the university’s role in the research and development of an innovative high-rise construction process. Klemencic is a Distinguished Alumni honoree who earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue in 1985. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and Terry L.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Concrete-to-steel thermal breaks connect to the interior slab and isolate the steel clips that attach the rainscreen to the façade. Concrete-to-steel thermal breaks attach the sunshades to the concrete slab edges on 13 floors and fasten the steel entrance canopy to the concrete slab.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The partnership selected Volkert to serve as Engineering and Design Consultant for the project, with WSP providing construction, engineering and inspection (CEI) services and Orion Marine Group as the Contractor. Still looking to avoid this traffic, most of the concrete placements for the structure in Phase I were poured at night.

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Learn Civil Engineering

MARCH 10, 2022

Formwork is a mould utilized in construction to give a preferred structural shape through pouring concrete into the mould. Formwork, in a nutshell, is a mould used to cast concrete members of numerous forms and sizes. What is Formwork in Construction? There are numerous styles of Formwork in the market.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Controlling concrete setting times. Find tips on methods and concrete admixtures that can help contractors control concrete setting times. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times. As concrete temperatures increase, concrete sets faster.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 10, 2022

What Is Micro Concrete? Micro concrete is a cement-based coating that is used as a thin layer on different surfaces like tiles, wood, etc to give a look and feel of real concrete at less cost. The layer of micro concrete is about 2-3mm thick. How Is It Different from Conventional Concrete? Less Water Demand.

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Concrete Pouring Flooring Systems Waterproofing Systems Wall Systems 105

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In some construction projects, there is a need to apply waterproofing before the foundation concrete is cast. The problem was the lack of adhesive bond between the membrane and the concrete cast against it. This meant that even if minor damage occurred to the membrane, water could pass between the membrane and the concrete.

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Concrete Pouring Building Optimization Engineering 92

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The start of the line will allow Solidia ® to increase its production capacity by 25 times, thereby allowing customers to qualify the material and conduct continual field trial pours. SCM is commonly added to concrete to replace a portion of portland cement. The pilot line is optimized to ensure consistent quality and high performance.

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Concrete Pouring Building Commissioning Building Materials Ramps 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The solution was a concrete floating floor. A flexible system From gyms to bowling alleys, studios to plant rooms, concrete floating floors are used for many purposes, usually to prevent noise passing through the floor but also, as was the case for this project, to isolate against vibration.

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 14, 2023

Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. Precast concrete walls with conventional steel roof framing are one option to use on a large commercial building. Each 10,000+ lb.

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Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems 91

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world and a marvel of modern construction and engineering. Significant engineering problems needed to be addressed to ensure the tower could safely support itself and provide a safe residence for those within.

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Engineering Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Geotechnical Engineering 52

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The use of a durable concrete sleeper retaining wall that sits behind timber panels, has helped to preserve the authentic appearance of Ballarat’s famous Sovereign Hill. Multiple challenges, such as a strict engineering criterion and scheduling demands, were overcome over the duration of the works. Images: National Precast.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Concrete has been poured for the final floors of the residential high-rise on 432 Park Avenue in New York City, making it the city’s second tallest building and the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere, NBC New York reports.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 7, 2024

kilometres of trenching for earthing cables and electrical and instrumentation conduits, 500 metres³ of concrete foundations poured and 9000 meters of conduit installed, with nearly 54 kilometres of cables run.

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Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems Concrete Pouring 111

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Fulton Hogan’s recent works at the Melbourne Airport have highlighted the effectiveness of rapid-hardening concrete that can withstand full loads after just one to two hours of production. Engineered IQ looks at areas adjacent to construction, where we could provide a function or support to our normal construction process,” Sharma says.

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Concrete Pouring Site Planning Project Management Engineering 104

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (NRMCA) Sustainable Concrete Plant Certification (the "Certification") provides ready mix plant personnel specific guidance to assess their production practices and implement sustainability strategies that will ultimately lower their overall carbon footprint. michael.delros…. Production.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 30, 2018

A recent Concrete Producer article detailed how fictional ready-mix producer WW was able to reduce average time between driver clock-in and loading of the first truck by three minutes. The reason: consistent, continual, automated slump management, as the ready mix concrete mixes in the truck between plant and jobsite. michael.delros….

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