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Concrete 101
Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. In its "plastic" state it can be molded or formed into any shape that becomes strong and durable when hardened. These qualities explain why it may be used to construct the most complex buildings, bridges, highways, and dams. But also why it is used for our homes, sidewalks, and driveways. You can color, stamp, or stain concrete to meet the demands of almost any project.
In an era where environmentally conscious construction practices are recognized as the norm the “green” attributes of our product make its selection a natural.
When you combine the beauty, versatility, durability, and sustainability of concrete the question is not why choose concrete? It’s why not? Remember...You Can Count on Concrete!
"Concrete in Practice"
Our Industry recognizes that education and promotion are linked. By equipping you with a better understanding of our product, its applications, and its benefits we hope you will incorporate concrete into your next project. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association publishes a series of technical documents that answer many of the basic questions regarding concrete. For your convenience, we have provided that series below. Please note that these files may be downloaded, but are not print ready. Should you wish to purchase a hard copy, please contact our office.
- CIP #1 - Concrete Dusting
- CIP #2 - Concrete Scaling
- CIP #3 - Craze Cracking
- CIP #4 - Concrete Cracking
- CIP #5 - Shrinkage Cracks
- CIP #6 - Cracks in Slabs on Grade
- CIP #7 - Cracks in Basement Walls
- CIP #8 - Yield Discrepancies
- CIP #9 - Low Strength Cylinders
- CIP #10 - Strength of In Place Concrete
- CIP #11 - Curing In Place Concrete
- CIP #12 - Hot Weather Concreting
- CIP #13 - Concrete Blisters
- CIP #14 - Finishing Concrete Flatwork
- CIP #15 - Chemical Admixtures
- CIP #16 - Flexural Strength
- CIP #17 - Flowable Fill
- CIP #18 - Radon Resistant Buildings
- CIP #19 - Curing Concrete Slabs
- CIP #20 - Concrete Delamination
- CIP #21 - Loss of Air in Pumped Concrete
- CIP #22 - Grout
- CIP #23 - Discoloration
- CIP #24 - Synthetic Fibers for Concrete
- CIP #25 - Corrosion of Steel in Concrete
- CIP #26 - Jobsite Addition of Water
- CIP #27 - Cold Weather Concreting
- CIP #28 - Concrete Slab Moisture
- CIP #29 - Vapor Barriers Under Slabs on Grade
- CIP #30 - Supplementary Cementitious Materials
- CIP #31 - Ordering Ready Mixed Concrete
- CIP #32 - Concrete Preconstruction Conference
- CIP #33 - High Strength Concrete
- CIP #34 - Making Concrete Cylinders in the Field
- CIP #35 - Strength Testing of Concrete
- CIP #36 - Structural Lightweight Concrete
- CIP #37 - Self Consolidating Concrete
- CIP #38 - Pervious Concrete
- CIP #39 - Concrete Maturity
- CIP #40 - Aggregate Popouts
- CIP #41 - Acceptance Testing of Concrete
- CIP #42 - Thermal Cracking of Concrete
