Beton can Help You Specify Durable Concrete
State DOTs want their bridges to have a service life of 75 years or longer, which means they need durable concrete. As a contractor, how can you be sure your […]
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Thermal Control Plans Help Control Cracking of Mass Concrete
Many state DOTs require contractors to provide thermal control plans for bridge elements and other mass concrete. Thermal control plans ensure that the differential between the core temperature and the […]
Balancing Risk in Cold Weather Concreting
The goal of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 306 Guide to Cold Weather Concreting is to give guidance so that concrete placed in cold temperatures will develop sufficient strength and […]
Synopsis: Who is Watching Out for the Concrete Cylinders?
A recent paper in Concrete International recommends changes to the relevant ACI and ASTM specifications as well as the AIA MasterSpec to ensure that concrete cylinders are cured as specified. […]
Organizing the Material in Technical Writing
The White Rabbit put on his spectacles. “Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?” he asked. “Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you […]
Beton welcomes senior lab and field technician
We’re pleased to welcome Brad Ahrens as a senior lab and field technician. Ahrens has over 20 years’ experience in concrete lab and field testing, quality control, and inspection. Brad […]
Helpful Hints for Concrete Canoe Mix Design from 2018 Minnesota team
The American Society of Civil Engineers has hosted the National Concrete Canoe Competition since 1988. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities has participated in the event for over 30 years. […]
Beton to Assist in Cleanup of Manhattan Project and Cold War Nuclear Wastes
The Hanford Nuclear Reservation was established in Washington State in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project and the Cold War to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons. The Manhattan Project was […]
Floor Flatness and Levelness after 72 hours
Floor Flatness (Ff) and floor levelness (Fl) are required by ACI specifications to be measured within 72 hours of placing the slab. Concrete contractors prefer to grab Ff and Fl measurements before […]
Tips for Ensuring a Flat and Level Concrete Slab-on-Grade
A persistent challenge of slab-on-ground and elevated slab construction is achieving floor flatness (Ff) and floor levelness (Fl) to ensure safety, effective functionality, and aesthetics. Examples of effective functionality are […]