We've talked about entrapped air and its negative effects on a concrete mixture. Now let’s turn our attention to air that is purposefully incorporated into a durable concrete mixture; entrained air.
Recycled aggregate is made from crushing concrete from demolished structures.
Protection Against Major Flooding
Written by:
Jason Bryant
As we move swiftly into the future, there are few places on the planet safe from flooding.
Waterproofing Edmonds Community Centre
Written by:
Jason Bryant
Inside Edmonds Community Centre during construction
Defining Durability
Written by:
Sarah Coull
To have a more sustainable concrete structure, durability is key.
Sewage maintenance is one of the most expensive utilities a city operates. They are difficult to access for repair, due to the extra depth to which sewer lines must be installed to protect drinking...
The Bigger Picture…
Written by:
Sarah Coull
Port cities are often threatened by rising sea levels, storm surges and damaging winds. Sometimes these events are predicted, but cities are often caught unprepared. When constructing infrastructure,...
Housing Tianjin's Fortune 500 Companies
Written by:
Sarah Coull
The Fujian Mansion tower soars 28-stories in the heart of Tianjin’s lively business district.