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Are asphalt or concrete roads smoother
This experiment is to determine by simple measurement if hot-mix asphalt or concrete materials make smoother roads
Topic was chosen after noticing difference between hot-mix asphalt and concrete on Interstate highways.
My hypothesis is that hot-mix asphalt makes smoother roads.
II. Procedures:
Measure smoothness of three 100 linear feet asphalt road samples by measuring amount of liquid displaced from open…

With a history dating back as far as the Roman Empire, concrete sometimes conjures up stark images of Brutalist structures from a bygone era. However, concrete homes have come a long way from a purely functional past.

Concrete blocks are a prefabricated material mainly used to build walls. Like bricks, the blocks are stacked together and joined with a mortar, usually consisting of cement, sand, and water. The blocks are hollow inside to allow for steel bars and mortar filling.

Perhaps the most important and widely-used building material, concrete also has an enormous environmental impact. This is largely because in order to produce one ton of cement – the material that binds together rock aggregate in concrete – about 900 kg of C02 are emitted. In fact, the concrete...

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There was a time when concrete would have never been used for decor. Instead, many people would just see it as a base and then proceed to cover it up with

Repairing Common Slab Surface Defects Concrete contractors are often asked to address non-structural blemishes that can occur soon after a concrete slab is placed. Blemishes, such as popouts, plastic shrinkage cracks, and drying shrinkage cracks, can happen even when the flatwork contractor follows the best finishing practices. Traditionally, most owners did not attempt any sort …

What makes a concrete driveway or slab strong? Here’s a sampling of tips and opinions from professional concrete masons. Avoid cracking and spalling pr

Using tilt-up concrete can benefit project timeline and budget in a number of ways. As a relatively modern construction innovation, tilt-up concrete can trace its origins to around the beginning of...

BuildBlocks' products are ideal for building a solid, dry, energy efficient ICF basement. This video provides tips and strategies to get you started.

Learn if you should use asphalt, concrete, or pavers for your driveway in Northern Virginia.

The Vietnamese firm Vo Trong Nghia Architects recently completed the so-called Binh House in Ho Chi Minh City. While it is made of concrete, which is not the most sustainable material, they have found a way to cool it naturally. It also has many plants softening up

DIY copper and concrete candleholders
DIY Copper and Concrete Candleholders
Posted by Beth on Jan 30, 2015 in DIY Projects | Comments Off on DIY Copper and Concrete Candleholders
I’m really not sure that you can get anymore on trend than these copper and concrete candleholders. The rustic chipped look of worn concrete meets the stylish and shiny chic of copper for a combo that seems meant to be. This DIY candleholder will be top of my DIY list of things to create…

A new exhibition in Glasgow showcases the variety of uses of concrete in construction and design around Scotland.

Official Magazine of CSDA - the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association. Fascinating contractor job stories, insightful articles and the latest industry news. March 2014 issue of this free quarterly publication.

It’s easy to beautify your home or business with the distinctive look of high-quality stamped concrete. This simple, affordable and flexible technique allows you to create the look you want without…

At yesterday's fib award show, the Ramboll trio of Luca Cargnino, Kåre Flindt Jørgensen and Mikael Bræstrup were recognised for their remarkable achievements using concrete as their material of choice.

The Right Approach to Concrete Slabs concrete - Myers Constructs, Inc.

In order to make a concrete mix design that works, you should master all the concrete theories in combination with experiences of concreting at work.

Emitting up to five percent of man-made carbon dioxide on earth, the cement industry is the second largest greenhouse gas emitter worldwide behind power generation. So it stands to reason that find…