Concrete finish problems
The skill required by carpenters to make and erect formwork for concrete is seldom fully appreciated. The formwork must remain true […]
Concrete Fill on Metal Deck
The most prevalent type of floor deck used with steel frames is concrete fill on metal deck. The metal deck consists
Concrete Masonry Units
A wide variety of manufactured products are produced from concrete and used in building construction. These include such items as concrete
Concreting Vertical Elements
The interior of columns is usually congested; it contains a large volume of reinforcing steel compared with the volume of concrete,
Concreting Horizontal Elements
Concrete placement in horizontal elements follows the same general principles outlined in Art. 9.32. Where the surface will be covered and
Concreting in Cold Weather
Frozen materials should never be used. Concrete should not be cast on a frozen subgrade, and ice must be removed
Concreting in Hot Weather
Mixing and placing concrete at a high temperature may cause flash set in the mixer, during placing, or before finishing can
Concrete Folded Plates
Reinforced-concrete, folded-plate construction is a versatile concept applicable to a variety of long-span roof construction. Applications using precast, simple V folded plates
Concrete Cover in Prestressed Members
The minimum thicknesses of cover required by the ACI 318 Building Code for prestressed and nonprestressed reinforcement, ducts, and end fittings