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Based on the study presented in this report, it was determined that S50 structural concrete can be produced to meet the requirements of the CDOT Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction.

Over the years, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have gained popularity in transportation infrastructure as a material able to restore and increase the capacity of existing concrete elements. Properties such as a high strength to weight ratio, non-corrosive nature, durability, and high malleability make FRP materials an appealing alternative in the reinforcement of these structural elements. However, there are still concerns regarding the...

Incorporating concrete design into a home garden can now be easily achieved by any do-it-yourself enthusiast! Concrete furniture and containers add style and personality to outdoor spaces, and the addition of color makes these objects even more eye-catching. These trendy pieces can cost thousands of dollars at garden centers and furniture stores, but they can also be made affordably at home. In this hands-on guide, concrete artisans Nathan Smith and...

Mike and his Mighty Mixer concrete truck keep busy doing a variety of jobs, like helping make a new playground for a school, building an airport terminal, paving a new road, and laying the foundation for an apartment complex.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making concrete countertops, discussing why concrete is a good idea, and covering the processes of making a template, making the mold, mixing and pouring, unmolding, polishing, sealing, and installing. Includes a CD.

"From a lowly mixture of stone, sand, water, and cement have sprung sidewalks, streets, and skyscrapers, . . . lighthouses and . . . palaces, long bridges and massive dams. In ancient building practices, in modern engineering, and in the architecture of the future, humble concrete plays a mighty role in the creation of the human-made world. With facts and . . . running narrative in the form of repartee-filled speech bubbles, [this book] is . . . informative...