Split-slab waterproofing in high-load traffic environments – Page 3 of 3

The slab was placed in alternating strips with greased dowels at all the joints. Assuming a tire pressure of 690 kPa (100 psi), and distribution of this pressure over an area larger than the tire footprint, the average stress to which the waterproofing will be subjected is in the range of about 275 to 415 […]

What is new in ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction – Page 5 of 5

Evaluation requirements for concrete made with self-consolidating concrete and structures that are designed for modulus of elasticity are included in the updated ACI 301-20. Section 10—Shrinkage-compensating Concrete for Interior Slabs Section 10 covers requirements for concrete made with cementitious material conforming to ASTM C845, Standard Specification for Expansive Hydraulic Cement, for interior slabs designated by […]

Parking garages: Enhancing durability with migrating corrosion inhibitors – Page 2 of 2

Use of a migrating corrosion inhibitor admixture was intended to mitigate corrosion in patched areas and also protect against potential ring anode effect in surrounding concrete in this repair to a Cincinnati garage. Photos courtesy Smart building Preparing for harsh wintersMinnesota copes with its harsh winters and slippery roads by using large volumes of deicing […]