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Innovative product reshapes concrete use forever

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2020 by Sarah WrightNovember 30, 2020
concrete

In areas with harsh winter conditions, concrete takes a beating. Common deicers can result in calcium oxychloride growth that rots concrete joints, and freeze-and-thaw cycles cause surface delamination or scaling. Such deterioration proves frustrating when it occurs well before the … Continue reading →

Posted in On the cover | Tagged concrete, december 2020, pavix, The Municipal | 1 Reply

Curing bridge concrete from the inside out

The Municipal Posted on January 14, 2015 by Drema DrudgeJanuary 5, 2015
Internally cured concrete was used to rebuild this bridge in Virginia. (Photo provided by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Internally cured concrete bridge decks last longer. Maintenance costs for these bridges are lower, as the bridges crack less due to weather and deicing salt. Because of these facts, many states are now exploring and implementing the process. Traditional curing … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged bridge building, concrete | Leave a reply

Like a rock – An innovative alternative in concrete

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2013 by Julie YoungDecember 10, 2013
New cloth and canvas products are changing the approach to difficult concrete-laying locations. (Photo provided)

It’s the Chia Pet of concrete application, and it’s revolutionizing the industry. Concrete fabric is a flexible, cement-impregnated material that hardens when hydrated to form a thin, durable, waterproof and fire resistant reinforced concrete layer without the need for mixing … Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment, Products | Tagged bulk, concrete, fabric, feet, foot, gravel, project, square | Leave a reply

Like a rock – An innovative alternative in concrete

The Municipal Posted on November 20, 2013 by Julie YoungNovember 20, 2013
New cloth and canvas products are changing the approach to difficult concrete-laying locations. (Photo provided)

Imagine being able to use concrete on slopes, in water and on other hard-to-reach places without molds, heavy equipment or the need for additional manpower. Concrete fabric products make it possible, and they’re changing the way municipalities approach concrete application. … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged area, bulk, cloth, concrete, fabric, feet, foot, square | Leave a reply

UPM full-depth permanent pavement repair

The Municipal Posted on January 4, 2013 by The MunicipalJanuary 4, 2013
The underlying wooden deck of a bridge in Lindley, N.Y.

In May 2012, discussion was initiated to eliminate the daily repair and re-repair of a heavily-used bridge near Lindley, N.Y. The expansion of a nearby shale gas project had increased truck traffic on the wood-base bridge, which had a surface … Continue reading →

Posted in Case Study, Transportation | Tagged bridge, concrete, cpm, depth, dot, material, repair, upm | Leave a reply

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