Thursday, August 27, 2009
Chemical reaction weakening concrete bridges
In the last two years, four concrete bridges along Harris County's extensive toll road system have developed telltale cracks that are costing millions to repair. |
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Nevada considers using concrete for new freeway
Nevada transportation officials are considering using concrete to build a new freeway south of Reno instead of asphalt, which would add $11 million to the construction cost but save money in the long run, officials said. |
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Concrete road debuts 100 year ago in -- where else? -- Detroit
The year 1909 was a big one in Detroit: Ty Cobb led the Detroit Tigers to a league pennant at Bennett Park, Henry Ford introduced the Model T and J.L. Hudson was scouting a location at Woodward and Farmer for his department store's new site. Also that year, the Wayne County Road Commission introduced the world to a new kind of road, one made of concrete. |
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Alabama road project sends stimulus funds to Kentucky
ATTALLA, ALA. — The downtown of this northeast Alabama community of 6,600 looks like a Hollywood version of a sleepy Southern town. Squat buildings line clean streets dotted here and there by benches on wide sidewalks, and there isn't a parking meter anywhere. |
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Chromium 6 carcinogenic, scientists conclude
After a decade of debate, federal scientists say the contaminant that Erin Brockovich brought to public attention causes cancer. As a result, water managers are bracing for tougher standards regarding hexavalent chromium, also known as Chromium 6. |
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Monday, January 26, 2009
East Texas builder introducing the benefits of concrete housing to region
NACOGDOCHES, TX (KTRE) - Neat looking duplexes can be found under construction on County Road 122 in Nacogdoches. Their curb appeal is far more than looks. A concrete mixer is constantly running mixing the concrete as if it were for a cake. |
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Bomb-proof concrete
Engineers at Liverpool University have tested an Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) designed to reduce the impact of bomb blasts in public places. |
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
Ripple Effect
Funding from the highway reauthorization bill combined with the short-term funding from the economic stimulus package would provide a hefty shot in the arm for transportation funding... |
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Transitioning from Contractor to Concrete Businessman - A Concrete Business
When Tommy Ruttura entered the family business in 1971 he looked back at his father's career then looked ahead at what he wanted in a career. Ruttura recognized his father's skills as a concrete tradesman and the honest, professional way in which he worked with his customers and suppliers. |
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
Concrete Technology Leader iCrete Teams with Largest Concrete Contractor in CA
iCrete, the world's premiere concrete technology company, has signed a strategic use agreement with Webcor Builders, the largest commercial general contractor and largest concrete contractor in California. Under the agreement, Webcor will offer the use of iCrete high-performance concrete mixes and quality systems for tall buildings and other major structures. |
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Homes Built from Concrete Go Mainstream
Popping up throughout North America, builders and homeowners alike are taking notice of concrete homes and their ability to fit in as a mainstream building option. |
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Building Materials: Cementing the Future
French architect Jacques Ferrier is a big fan of concrete. He has used it extensively in his latest work, including the French pavilion he has designed for the 2010 World Fair in Shanghai, and believes it has strong aesthetic appeal... |
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Smog-Eating Cement
Take ordinary cement. Mix in an agent called a photo-catalyzer (titanium dioxide... |
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Friday, November 21, 2008
New runway extends Dulles' service
Washington Dulles International Airport inaugurated the first new runway in the Washington area in nearly half a century Thursday. |
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Triumph for ABM and Ridge at 2008 Concrete Awards
An underground 'virtual' wind tunnel for the Renault F1 team, designed by Ridge using an ABM concrete arch system, has won the award for 'Concrete Performance' at the 2008 Concrete Society Awards. |
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Charges to Come in Concrete-Testing Case
NEW YORK -- A Manhattan grand jury has voted to bring state racketeering and fraud charges against about a dozen officers and employees of a company hired to test the strength of the concrete at some of the biggest construction projects in the New York area |
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
Permeable concrete paves way for greener driveway
PITTSBURGH, PA -- For 10 years, Greg George, his wife, Kate Tunney, and their two tenants parked their cars on an L-shaped piece of slag-covered dirt behind their 1880s brick house on Mount Washington. |
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
35W bridge to reopen Thursday
MN -- After more than 13-months of construction, the $234 million bridge will restore a traffic route that accounted for 140,000 trips a day. |
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Curbing Stormwater Runoff in Vermont
RANDOLPH, VT --
Demand for park and ride facilities near Interstate highways in Vermont has soared since fuel prices exploded. |
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Special pavement allows water through to soil
PARK CITY, UT --
What is pervious pavement? It's the latest in green construction, being used on projects from Beijing to Park City, and it helps solve one basic question: Where does water go when it rains? |
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Monday, August 25, 2008
Highway contractors turning to concrete
More construction bidders are switching from asphalt as price gap has narrowed... |
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Venezuela Seizes Mexican Cement Plants
VENEZUELA --
The Venezuelan government headed by leftist President Hugo Chavez seized a number of cement plants owned by Mexico on Tuesday after failing to reach an agreement on compensation terms.
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Friday, August 1, 2008
Neighbors want concrete batch plant shut down
SALT LAKE CITY, UT --
Some people who live near a temporary concrete batch plant near I-215 want the state to reconsider its operations. |
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Asphalt costs bring concrete into play
DENVER, CO --
Denver-area municipal road departments are turning to concrete for paving as the rising price of crude oil also raises the price of asphalt. |
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Monday, July 7, 2008
State sues over TXI’s Riverside plant
RIVERSIDE -- ...suing TXI International, a Riverside cement plant, for exposing people to the potent carcinogen hexavalent chromium... |
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
Ready-mix concrete set to cost more
Manufacturers of ready-mix concrete in the UAE plan to hike their prices following continuous increase in the cost of diesel. |
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
Concrete pushed as paving alternative
KENTUCKY -- It's time for concrete to be given more consideration when it comes to road projects in Kentucky, say people in the concrete industry. |
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Tuesday, July 2, 2008
It's All in the Mix
Concrete bridge decks should be built for longevity and quick, easy repair. |
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
Cement plant turns 100
MASON CITY -- The Holism Inc. cement plant in Mason City is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. |
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
Scolarships available for concrete-based degree
CHICO, CA -- The Sierra Nevada Concrete Association announced it is funding a four-year scholarship for the unique Concrete Industry Management program at California State University, Chico. |
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