CONCRETE THOUGHTS

Kryton's Crystalline Admixture and Design Flexibility

Flexibility in building design is a sought after commodity for those tasked with the construction of our structural landscape. Choosing the right building materials and products can allow architects...

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Pitfalls in Elevator Construction

I do not need to explain the importance of elevators, especially for those of you that work on the 78th floor of a 100-storey building. Nor do I have to explain the overwhelming sense of despair one...

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Structural Waterproofing - The Complete System

Structural waterproofing is not about a single products ability to stop the ingress of water, but rather a number of products used as a system. External membrane systems, typically used on low-risk...

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Protecting Structures in a Marine Environment

Concrete is used in a wide variety of different structures and environments throughout the world. One of the environments toughest on concrete is in marine environments. Concrete has been used...

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Krytonite: The New Standard for Swelling Waterstops

The construction of a concrete structure is an intensive process requiring vigilant cooperation between architect, engineer, contractor, and everyone else involved. From conception to execution there...

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Monterrey's Line 3 Subway Connects Growing Population

Transportation is of the utmost importance in any growing populous across the world. Growing cities and populations need to be mobile across a region in a responsible manner, expanding local...

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Global Need for Durable Concrete Opens the Door for Smart Innovations

In their 112 year history, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) has been steadfast in their commitment to furthering engineering and technical education, certification and training programs. The...

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Climb on in! Ocean Concrete’s Open House 2016

As one of the oldest and largest businesses operating on Granville Island, Ocean Concrete will be hosting its 18th annual Ocean Concrete Open House on Saturday, April 30th. Join one of Vancouver’s...

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How to identify that white stuff on your concrete wall

You’ve just moved into a condo in a brand new building. You’re parking your car in the below grade garage you just paid extra for, and you notice something on the concrete wall. Upon closer...

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