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Twisted Steel Micro-Rebar in Load-Carrying Concrete Walls
by Samhar Hoz, Jeff Novak, Luke Pinkerton Concrete walls are widely used in building construction. Concrete is strong in compression; however, its tensile strength is only 8 to 15 percent of the compressive strength. Thus, plain concrete does not have good tensile properties. Cracks can develop due to loads, restrained shrinkage, or temperature changes […]
UNDERSTANDING PYRRHOTITE IN CONCRETE
by James Baty, Gary Ehrlich, Jamie Farny, Don Penepent, and Dennis Purinton Concrete, the most widely used construction material in the world, is a complex matrix of materials that transforms into a reliable structural product. With so many variables—different ingredients, different performance requirements, varying exposures—specifiers are faced with many choices when designing durable concrete mixtures […]
2017 Product & Services Showcase
This feature brings you the current products & services that may be found represented by the member companies of the Concrete Foundations Association to make the work of concrete contractors more efficient and of higher quality. PRODUCT & SERVICES SHOWCASE AUTOCAR | www.autocartruck.com | 877-973-3486 At Autocar, building trucks isn’t just what we do – it’s […]
Give A Little, Learn A Lot
There is something to be said for those who take the time and energy to go out of their way to help somebody in need, even more so for those who are able to ask for help when it is needed. Oftentimes the benefits of helping others are not always tangible, and it is that […]
Water: Is It The Basement Contractor’s Worst Enemy?
Sit down at any contractor’s round table and start a discussion about the predominant headache or source of callbacks for basements and you are likely to get common agreement that it is water or moisture. The presence of moisture is a sure sign to the homeowner that a) something dire is wrong with the foundation […]
Planning for the Future Workforce
Understanding how to recruit, train, and motivate a younger generation is helping create successful industry leaders – and social media is helping. by Tina Grady Barbaccia, AEC Editorial Specialist, Constructive Communication, Inc. One of the common stories in concrete construction that remains today is that of the son or daughter who began working with […]
Magazine Issues
Responsabilidad civil profesional: ¿Están los contratistas protegidos adecuadamente?
English | Translation Provided by the CFA Amedida que se fusionan las líneas de responsabilidad entre las empresas de diseño y los contratistas, los contratistas asumen riesgos no tradicionales que sus coberturas de seguro principales pueden no abordar. La cobertura de responsabilidad civil profesional se ha vuelto tan esencial para un contratista como para un […]
Backfilling Basics: Backfilling the Wrong way Often Costs More than Doing it Right
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA BY R. T. BUCK BARTLEY As originally published in Concrete Construction, 1991 Editor’s Note: One of the most recently technical inquiries to Association headquarters pertained to a basement foundation that had two walls fail when the builder was backfilling. The concrete contractor was under scrutiny and being considered […]
Conceptos básicos para el relleno: Rellenar de forma incorrecta a menudo cuesta más que hacerlo correctamente
English | Translation Provided by the CFA POR R. T. BUCK BARTLEY Publicado originalmente en Concrete Construction, 1991 Nota del editor: Una de las consultas técnicas más recientes hechas a las oficinas centrales de la Asociación se refiere a los cimientos de un sótano en el que se derrumbaron dos muros cuando el constructor estaba […]
Tight Market Conditions Briefing
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Provided by the Portland Cement Association Material specifiers frequently need to choose between concrete and alternative building materials. As concrete’s use has grown, cement shortages have begun to surface. Specifiers need accurate information about the shortage situation, and this briefing is an effort to provide the latest available […]
Informe sobre las condiciones difíciles del mercado
English | Translation Provided by the CFA Introducción Los especificadores de materiales con frecuencia necesitan elegir entre el concreto y materiales de construcción alternativos. A medida que ha aumentado el uso del concreto, la escasez del cemento ha comenzado a aparecer. Los especificadores necesitan información precisa sobre la situación de la escasez y este informe […]
2022 CFA PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA RECOGNIZING EXPERIENCE, COMMITMENT, AND PERSEVERANCE Annually, the collective leadership receives and makes nominations for individuals and companies embodying the spirit, mission, and vision of the Association. These exemplify the energy, influence, passion, and servant leadership that advances industry, fosters relationship, and elevates the professionalism for all member organizations. […]
PREMIOS DE RECONOCIMIENTO
English | Translation Provided by the CFA RECONOCIENDO LA EXPERIENCIA, COMPROMISO Y PERSEVERANCIA Anualmente, el liderazgo colectivo recibe y nomina a personas y empresas que personifican el espíritu, la misión y la visión de la Asociación. Estos son ejemplos de la energía, la influencia, la pasión y el liderazgo de servicio que hacen avanzar la […]
How Does a Job in High School Predict Success Working for a Concrete Contractor?
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA By Bill Humbert, The Recruiter Guy / www.RecruiterGuy.com / Bill@RecruiterGuy.com Interviewing candidates is always interesting for me. We have an opportunity to learn about the candidates and their professional lives. (Yes, even laborers have professional lives.) You have seen laborers who you trust to do their jobs, no […]
¿Cómo un trabajo en la escuela secundaria predice el éxito de trabajar con un contratista de concreto?
English | Translation Provided by the CFA By Bill Humbert, The Recruiter Guy / www.RecruiterGuy.com / Bill@RecruiterGuy.com Entrevistar a candidatos siempre es interesante para mí. Tenemos la oportunidad de conocer a los candidatos y su vida profesional. (Sí, incluso los trabajadores tienen vidas profesionales). Has visto trabajadores en los que confías que hagan su trabajo, […]
How One CFA Member is Growing and Diversifying by Taking Control of Their Concrete
By Kris Moorman CFA member, Custom Concrete, a family-owned and operated organization that is headquartered out of Indianapolis, strives to be the industry leader in providing concrete solutions. They specialize in residential, commercial, multi-family, and room-addition foundations. Due to the current industry demands, Custom Concrete had its busiest year in 2021 in over a decade. […]
Federal OSHA Announced the Launch of a National Emphasis Program (NEP) On Heat Illness and Injury
by Tim Neubauer, MS, CSP, President of Exceed Safety LLC When it is extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is diminished. If your body heats too rapidly it will use body fluids to cool itself. When this happens, too much fluid or salt is lost through sweating. The body temperature […]
Lightning Awareness Week (June 19th – 25th)
by Tim Neubauer, MS, CSP, President of Exceed Safety LLC Each year, nearly 1,000 people are struck by lightning in the U.S. alone. Lightning strikes cause deaths and people often suffer from neurological issues if they survive. For construction workers, these dangers are magnified when site condition limit egress for the structure or the location […]
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