Refer to the latest edition of ACI 224R for a detailed discussion of cracking in reinforced and nonreinforced concrete slabs. This guide describes how to produce high-quality concrete slabs …

Understanding the fundamentals of concrete is necessary to produce quality concrete. This publication covers the materials used in concrete and the essentials required to design and …

Tolerances in this specification are for typical concrete construction and construction procedures and are appli-cable to exposed concrete and to architectural concrete.

Concrete is temperature sensitive; it sets quickly in hot weather and slowly in cold weather. The addition of admixtures is often used to slow the set time (retarder) during hot weather and to …

Concrete is basically a mixture of two components: aggre-gates and paste. The paste, comprised of portland cement and water, binds the aggregates (usually sand and gravel or crushed …

Apr 25, 2025 · Finally, during the concrete operational period of development, a child’s egocentricity diminishes because he is beginning to understand the viewpoints of others. In …

Cold Weather Concrete: Solutions, Guidelines & Tips Cold weather can present many problems for your concrete. When the temperature drops, your concrete may freeze, or go through …