There are different types of admixtures available that can be added to the cement, depending on the specs of the finished product. These include air-entrainment chemicals, pigments, shrinkage reducers, or cold weather flow enhancers.
Technological advances have brought about the development of additives that can be used to expand the temperature ranges in which concrete can be poured. If you need work done during extreme temperature swings, we will discuss how to ensure stability as the concrete cures.
The word concrete has a Latin origin which makes the likelihood that concrete may go back as far as the Roman times. Some structures still stand today in the Mediterranean, which they are great examples of the strength of concrete.
Did you know that manual labor associated with site production of concrete is actually quite high? Using ready mix concrete instead decreases the number of laborers needed as well as the time they will need to spend for each casting, reducing your bottom line.
What is roller compacted concrete? Also known as RCC, this type of ready mix concrete has the same ingredients as basic ready mix, with the exception of lower water content. It is commonly used for heavy-duty pavement, particularly in industrial settings.
Wire mesh, rebar, welded wire, and other products are used in the concrete process to control cracking and associated deterioration. However, proper subgrade support and joint spacing are just as important in controlling these processes.
