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What is new in ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction

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Photos courtesy American Institute of Concrete. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) published ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction , in October 2020. This standard specification establishes criteria for concrete construction that can be incorporated by reference into contract documents.

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction

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Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Here are some other ways construction companies can make their operations eco-friendly. .

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New Specifications for Concrete Construction reference manual released

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The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction , along with the companion ACI Field Reference Manual. ACI 301 is a reference specification that engineers, architects, and specifiers can apply to projects involving concrete construction.

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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.

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Clearing specifiers’ misconceptions about lightweight concrete

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By Ken Harmon Despite having well-documented performance capabilities, lightweight concrete often conjures several questions in the minds of specifiers. How did lightweight concrete come to be? When crushed, this material can be added to concrete mixes to reduce deadloads and improve the performance of concrete.

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Hilti Acquires Concrete Sensors, an IoT Concrete Testing Startup

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photo courtesy of Hili and Concrete Sencors. The only thing slower than watching paint dry is, well, watching concrete dry. Proper curing of concrete is extremely important, though, for quality and safety reasons. Perhaps equally important is proper testing and documentation of the concrete’s strength over time.

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Concrete tips: why effective curing practices are important

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Proper concrete curing methods are critical for achieving the overall strength, durability, performance, and aesthetics of concrete. It is directly related to reducing maintenance costs, extending service life, and enhancing the sustainable attributes of concrete. Craft, DBA, CSI, CDT, CCCA, ASTM, ACI, LtCol USMCR (ret.).