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Category: Concrete Inventions
Self-Build Concrete Construction Blocks Cut Work Time in Half
Tabulating the cost to build a concrete structure must include labor, which is the most variable and expensive part of the total project expense. While cost for materials remains mostly fixed, labor costs generally add 125 percent to 150 percent to the total project bill. Building in economically suppressed areas can pose some serious challenges […]
8 Fun DIY Concrete Projects
You might only associate concrete with construction workers and early 20th century Chicago mobsters. But concrete, the stuff of human civilization and architecture, also has many decorative and home-improvement uses. Although mixing and allowing concrete to cure properly requires precision and careful planning, homeowners can find many wonderful uses for the material. Here are eight […]
Cement Gets Smart
Cement may not seem like a high-tech subject, but it hasn’t been overlooked by modern technology. Scientists are now discussing the potential of programmable cement in creating stronger, more economical building projects. Not only will this reduce the manufacturing of cement and its stress on the environment, but construction may someday have bendable, self-healing concrete. New Research […]
Quick History Of The Invention of Cement
Throughout history, people have used cement as a primary construction material. The Egyptians used calcined gypsum for construction while the Romans and Greeks added sand and coarse stones to lime to make mortar. However, the Romans are credited with the invention of cement. The Romans used volcanic ash and pozzolanic concrete in harbor construction. Lacking access […]
What Is An RCP Machine?
There’s no room for compromising on quality when it comes to the best quality in construction material for your facility, and the Del Zotto family understands that well. For decades, the Del Zotto family has been one of the leading providers of concrete and steel for all kinds of building projects. One of the most powerful […]
What Do Form Oil Sprayers Do?
Recognized as experts in the pre-cast concrete forms industry, Del Zotto Products offers a broad range of products including the form oil sprayer to help you in your concrete and steel business. Pre-cast concrete is made in a controlled environment and then transported to the construction site, whereas standard concrete is made on site. In […]
Why Should You Use Concrete Sealing Mastic?
In the construction industry, concrete reigns supreme. Contractors build homes on concrete foundations. Crews use this fortifying substance for sidewalks, bridges, parking lots, curbs and in so many other structures. In a sense, modern civilization was laid upon this simple marvel. But while concrete makes our lives smoother and considerably more secure, this powerhouse material […]
Shake Things Up With Our Concrete Form Vibrator
Precast products are all around us and are a vital part of the infrastructure in our modern lives. From skyscraper floors to septic tanks to innovative concrete architectural details, precast concrete is a basic building block in our world. As a builder of precast products, you know how important consolidation of concrete is during placement […]
Get A Handle On Your Concrete Mixer
Your business is very important to you, and with the competitive landscape getting fiercer each day your business’ economic efficiency starts to become more of a growing concern. For a lot of businesses, an antiquated piece of equipment can become a resource bottleneck that slows processes and wastes materials. Recently, we have seen this to […]
Enjoy The Advantages Of A Cement Silo
Making precast concrete can be a dirty job. Using a quality cement silo, however, can make a big difference for your crew and your bottom line. In its simplest form, a cement silo is a holding bin for dry ingredients waiting to be mixed with water to form concrete. But integrated technology has made cement […]
Concrete Containment System Keeps Environment Safer
Protecting drinking water from pollution is why most jurisdictions require companies have a containment plan in case fuel or other hazardous liquids leak from a storage tank. Part of a plan can include a concrete containment system as a secondary containment system. These systems are essentially a concrete pan that sits under storage tanks. The […]
From Parking Lot Curbs To The Colosseum: How Concrete Shaped the World
For ages, concrete’s use in ancient monuments and grand public works has made the material a giant among building materials. Long-lasting structures like the Roman Coliseum and engineering wonders like the Hoover Dam are testaments to the material’s greatness. Its versatility has expanded its use to all manner of industries from construction to design. But […]
Bullet Resistant Precast Concrete to Guard U.S. Grid
The threat of terrorism in the United States has grown to include isolated targets where bullet resistant precast concrete can be of use. The electrical power infrastructure, responsible for routing the nation’s electric supply is typically guarded by chain link fences. One substation was targeted in California in 2013 which brought the threat to the […]
Commercial Concrete Sees The Light
From a building material that used to be just covered up to one what is now central to design, concrete has come a long way. In its latest iteration, commercial concrete lights up. Using fiber optic material embedded in the concrete, the material takes on a translucent appearance when light is applied to the fibers. […]
Research Focuses on Recycled Concrete
Concrete is one of the most successful and useful products ever created. It has helped transform the world, but a lot of it is piling up in the trash heaps. Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are trying to find a way to use recycled concrete in new buildings. Currently, recycled concrete is used […]
Out Of This World Concrete Mix Could Conquer Mars
With Mars colonies scheduled for 2025 and 2030, NASA issued a challenge to researchers to find a way to build habitats on the planet. One group came up with a concrete mix that is out of this world. A team from Northwestern University came up with a concrete mix which uses only materials available on […]
Shocking: Electrified Concrete Melts Snow
An experimental slab of electrified concrete at the University of Nebraska may someday eliminate the need to shovel snow off of sidewalks. The slab is the brainchild of a professor at the university who added steel shaving and carbon particles to the normal concrete mix. When electrified, the slab conducts enough electricity to melt snow […]
Precast Concrete Stormwater Systems Help Environment
There was a time when stormwater just drained straight into rivers and lakes. Stricter environmental guidelines, however, have made precast concrete storm water systems a smart choice for your next project. Keeping pollution out of lakes and rivers has become a serious concern in the United States. New laws and regulations have impacted construction and […]
Science Makes Strong Concrete
Cement is what makes strong concrete, but making cement is like a trip to chemistry class. First, the right amount of calcium, silicon, aluminum and iron are ground into a fine powder and put into a cement kiln where the material is heated to nearly 2,732 degrees Fahrenheit. The process burns off some properties and […]