For the $800 million, 715,000-sf facility in Minnesota, Amrize’s customized concrete demonstrated a 35% reduction in the ...

When building slab foundations, the concrete pour comes after the footings have set and before walls are erected. Dirt is compacted and backfilled with 4 to 6 inches of gravel.

How Much to Pour a Concrete Slab: Estimate a Concrete Order Here’s a brief rundown of what you need to know about concrete and concrete prices. We’ll use a 10 x 10 ft. slab as an example: ...

Foundation systems are typically either categorized as shallow foundations or deep foundations. Shallow foundations are used when the structural loads can be adequately distributed to a relatively ...

"The better slab you make, the less cracking, and the better for (the prevention of) radon and termites, because they both like cracks," said Florida House's architect, Terry Osborn.

Let's explore the key considerations for fiber-reinforced concrete, including its design, specifications, application, and how to properly finish the product. The Design of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete ...

12 Steps to Pouring Concrete the Correct Way You’ve got enough concrete mix for the job, and you’ve picked the perfect fair-weather day to pour. Next, follow these step-by-step instructions ...

Chad S. White has been involved in all aspects of concrete construction from craftsman to concrete subcontractor and is a founder of WL Concrete. He has been personally involved with design and ...

Instead, the pervious concrete at Heritage Lane, 12 new single-family houses on sale in Capitola (Santa Cruz County) earlier this year, absorbed the water and allowed it to percolate into the ...