Case Studies

Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) helped make the St. Croix Crossing a case study in sustainability

The St. Croix Crossing received a Bridge Design Award of Excellence from the Portland Cement Association. The award is based on five criteria: structural design, function, aesthetics, sustainability and economics. Michelle […]

Beton and Primekss develop concrete for industrial concrete floors

Big box stores, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities need industrial concrete floors that are flat and level to accommodate forklift traffic and stacking of goods on pallets. Concrete slabs on ground […]

Petrographic examination of historic stone-veneer mortar

As a petrographer, I have had the opportunity to examine many historic mortars and historic concretes from around the United States. They silently tell stories about natural elements and sometimes, […]