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Structural Lightweight Concrete: A Game-Changer for Longevity and Sustainability in Bridge Deck Repairs

Civil + Structural Engineer

Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42 percent of all bridges in the United States are at least 50 years old, out of which, about 4600 of them are considered structurally deficient. Structural lightweight concrete (SLC) sidelines these issues. What is ESCS?

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Harnessing concrete masonry for climate-friendly buildings

Construction Specifier

In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials. A fireproof material provides resiliency against forest fires, while the high impact- resistance protects against hail damage and impact damage during high wind events such as tornadoes.

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

Construction Specifier

Owners and design teams are not protected by todays inadequate and vague polished concrete specifications. Contractors and design teams will continue to pay out contingencies without understanding what went wrong and how to protect themselves in the future. The refinement differences are clearly visible in this polished concrete image.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. The four-lane divided highway also features a protected bike lane, shielded from traffic with a concrete wall barrier.

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Liquid waterproofing membrane

GCP Applied Technologies

Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. This type of protection is also used to help extend the service life of structures such as car parks. An elevated deck that’s used by people or cars may also be categorized as a buried roof structure. Play. . .

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Liquid waterproofing membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. This type of protection is also used to help extend the service life of structures such as car parks. . . An elevated deck that’s used by people or cars may also be categorized as a buried roof structure.

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Comparing Liquid and Sheet-applied Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

Years ago, engineers had little choice but to use sheet-applied waterproofing for protecting bridge decks. With high performing liquid-applied waterproofing, this concern is removed because the system cures to form a monolithic and fully bonded membrane to prevent water penetration and migration. Phillip.fry@gc….