A big South Bend lathe or Bridgeport mill might tip the scales at ludicrous weight, but all that mass ... We might have opted for a countertop-grade concrete mix that could be dyed and polished ...

pad. We poured the concrete at 9 a.m. with temperatures approximately 55 degrees F at the time of placement. This was the same mix design as the previous day's concrete, but because of the ...

Assuming an adequate fiber design is performed, macro-synthetic fibers generally require 5-10 times less weight of material ... combined with improved concrete mix designs using advanced chemical ...

This mix is poured onto a gravel bed ... depending on the end design and function of the slab itself. The weight of the concrete is also a factor here, since you do not want the frame buckling ...

This second edition has been updated to reflect recent amendments to the Australian Standard for Concrete Structures AS3600-2009. The content is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow manner and this ...

The quotes you get from contractors will depend on the concrete mix, thickness, design and treatments ... to determine if they can hold the weight of the concrete or whether they need reinforcement.

using a casting cement mix at a consistency similar to pancake batter. The video shows how a release spray provides easy separation, and the result is a fresh concrete owl and a mould ready for ...

It takes a few minutes to mix up a batch of concrete to its ideal viscosity for pouring and shaping, and this is all under ...

LH 187 Office Building / Constantin Brodzki and Marcel Lambrichs. Image © Lucas Reitz Concrete, a material commonly used in the construction industry, is made of a ...

This article will delve into the various aspects of concrete's integration into the world of design, exploring its history ... and additives can be added to the concrete mix to create custom colors, ...

Indoors and out, concrete lasts longer and performs better with some protection—which is what today’s concrete sealers are designed to do. These products provide a vital layer of defense ...

The glowing works from Siena, now at the Met, are revelatory for their emotional intensity and 24-karat beauty. By Holland Cotter Lisa Schiff acknowledges stealing millions from major collectors ...