CONCRETE THOUGHTS

Hawaiian Report proves KIM is effective at preventing corrosion long term under real world conditions

A long-term corrosion study was conducted by Joshua Ropert, MS and Ian N. Robertson. Ph.D., S.E., Professorfrom theUniversity of Hawaii College of Engineering, for the Harbors Division of the...

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Protecting Mexico's Water Supply

Tanque Belenes, Guadalajara

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How to repair a leaking crack

If you’ve followed the necessary steps to prevent cracks from forming in concrete structures and how to control them and are unsuccessful, you may be faced with a leak that requires repair. The...

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How to control cracks in concrete structures

In my last blog post I explored in detail the necessary steps required to prevent cracks from forming in concrete structures. The next step in crack prevention is controlling it. This is accomplished...

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Effective Crack Prevention

This concrete mix used the proper proportion of cement, water and aggregates to minimize shrinkage and cracking.

Concrete is a mixture of aggregate, cement and water. The water combines with...

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Hot weather creates challenges for construction industry

While many industries flourish in warm climates, high temperatures and humidity also create a number of challenges for the construction industry. Hot, dry weather can lead to excessive surface...

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