7 Methods for Testing Concrete Strength | For Construction Pros
WEBJun 11, 2019 · Methods for Testing Compressive Strength of Concrete. 1. Rebound Hammer or Schmidt Hammer (ASTM C805) Method: A spring release mechanism is used to activate a hammer which impacts a plunger to ...
How Sealing Asphalt is Different with Emulsion-Based Sealers vs.
WEBMar 28, 2007 · Asphalt-base sealers can provide that, but coal tar does a better job of both in the long term. With today's technology, we're not going to expect an asphalt-based sealer to go mile for mile with ...
Concrete Forms — A Formwork Formula: Tips for Success
WEBJan 21, 2009 · Formwork typically accounts for 40-to-60-percent of the total cost of a building's structural concrete frame. For concrete walls, the cost can be in the 50-to-60-percent range. These percentages ...
Anchor Bolt Tolerances | How to Position Align and Secure …
WEBDec 6, 2016 · Photo 3 - For misaligned or bent anchor bolts that will not allow the base plate to fit over the bolts, consider bending the bolts into position.
Tips on Attaching Sill Plates to Concrete Foundations
WEBNov 14, 2017 · Ensure that the anchor will be further than the minimum distance from the concrete edge. The rule of thumb is a minimum of five anchor diameters from the unsupported edge of the concrete. For ...
EquipmentShare to Use $230 Million in Funding Boost for …
WEBAug 9, 2021 · A funding investment for a Missouri-based construction fleet and digital solutions startup is expected to help launch a new core tech solution for the industry and expand its national footprint ...
Four Ways to Bore Under a Paved Surface | For Construction Pros
WEBAug 26, 2020 · Four of the most common ways to bore under a paved surface include manual installation, directional drills, impact moles and earth drill boring. 1. Manual Installation Methods. For those with a ...
Guide to Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Tips for Design, Specification ...
WEBFeb 23, 2022 · According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu ...
What is Efflorescence? How to Prevent, Treat and Remove White ...
WEBMay 28, 2020 · It can be quite frustrating when that white, chalky substance known as efflorescence or "new building bloom" shows up on your freshly poured surface.
How to choose a skid steer (or Bobcat) | For Construction Pros
WEBFeb 20, 2008 · The industry divides that tipping load by 50% to determine the ROC, so if the tipping load is 3,000 lbs., the rated operating capacity of that unit is 1,500 lbs. (ROC for compact track loaders is ...