Contractors need to know how to correctly evaluate the in-place strength of concrete so they can determine to proper time to remove formwork, backfill or open up a pavement to traffic. Concrete must ...

Concrete suppliers and contractors are sometimes accused of producing or placing low-strength concrete. While low-strength concrete does occasionally occur, many times reported cylinder strengths are ...

Measuring the in-situ compressive strength of concrete in final structures is an essential but challenging process. Coring combined with non-destructive rebound hammer measurements provides the most ...

If structural engineers have their way, building codes will take a leap forward in the next couple of years to allow the use of higher-strength 80-ksi reinforcing steel in concrete shear walls in high ...

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is rapidly emerging as a premier material for precast concrete construction. First introduced as “reactive powder concrete” in the early 1990s, this material has ...

Conductive high-strength concrete shows promise for data centers and smart buildings, combining mechanical strength with effective electromagnetic shielding.

Chicago-based Amrize has launched its new Evertect high-performance concrete range at ConExpo 2026 in Las Vegas.

Amrize (NYSE:AMRZ) today launched its new EVERtect™ high-performance concrete range at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas. This unique concrete range provides builders with the tailored strength and ...