Pyrrhotite Study OKs Public Buildings

Captive insurance company Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Co. (CFSIC) recently published a study on the extent of pyrrhotite-related damages on concrete foundations in non-residen...

New Imaging Method Shows Concrete Cracks

Research groups from Rice University and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research recently developed a new technique to identify concrete fractures typically invisible to the naked eye.

Study: Analyzing Cracks in Concrete Tunnel Linings

Researchers from China have recently proposed a new method for analyzing cracks in plain concrete linings using the double-K fracture criterion.

Caution: Flooring and High Fly Ash In Concrete

by Letsfixconstruction.com

Is there a problem with flooring glued to concrete with a high fly ash content? Fly a...

Floored: Advance Actions Assure Acceptable Conditions

by Letsfixconstruction.com

The flooring industry is constantly challenged by the same repeating issues: installi...

Residents of a luxury high-rise in Houston had to evacuate after the concrete on the first floor buckled, due to what?

True or False: Efflorescence can move through permeable paint films on masonry substrates.

A published study on the extent of pyrrhotite-related damages on concrete foundations found that the negative effects on concrete are largely limited to non-residential buildings and are not widespread in municipal or public structures. Because of its limited negative effects, do you believe pyrrhotite should continue to be used in non-residential buildings?

When coating concrete, what is the biggest challenge you come across?

How do admixtures to concrete (hardeners, anti-dust compounds, etc.) affect coating adhesion? What can be done to eliminate or minimize negative effects?

Can efflorescence be removed from integrally colored CMU without damaging the appearance? How?

In Transit — Materials Selection for Transportation Terminals

from D+D In Depth, November 2017 ; by ALLEN ZIELNIK, ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY LLC

While the scale and scope of transportation terminals can vary greatly, they all need...

Suitable For Polish? Specifying A Finished Floor Surface

from D+D Print, Spring 2017 ; by John Kazalonis, Consultant

Approaching the issues involved with polished concrete from the contractor’s point of...

Understanding and Managing Cracks in Concrete

This webinar will address the proper methods for treating cracks and joints in concrete on floors coated with high-performance coating systems. It will start by outlining the su...

World of Concrete - Europe

April 20 - April 25, 2015

Free Webinar: Polyurea Application for Excessively Cracked Concrete

January 15, 2014

World of Concrete 2013

February 5 - February 8, 2013

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.