Rethinking Sustainable Strategies for Construction Waste
WEBJun 23, 2022 · Construction waste management encourages sustainable initiatives for recyclable materials in construction. The steps in construction waste management begin with storage and segregation, collection ...
7 Methods for Testing Concrete Strength | For Construction Pros
WEBJun 11, 2019 · Methods for Testing Compressive Strength of Concrete. 1. Rebound Hammer or Schmidt Hammer (ASTM C805) Method: A spring release mechanism is used to activate a hammer which impacts a plunger to ...
Tips on Attaching Sill Plates to Concrete Foundations
WEBNov 14, 2017 · Ensure that the anchor will be further than the minimum distance from the concrete edge. The rule of thumb is a minimum of five anchor diameters from the unsupported edge of the concrete. For ...
Guide to Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Tips for Design, Specification ...
WEBFeb 23, 2022 · According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu ...
Four Ways to Bore Under a Paved Surface | For Construction Pros
WEBAug 26, 2020 · Four of the most common ways to bore under a paved surface include manual installation, directional drills, impact moles and earth drill boring. 1. Manual Installation Methods. For those with a ...
Rules for Designing Contraction Joints | For Construction Pros
WEBMay 12, 2020 · Rule #6: For sidewalks and driveways, space transverse contraction joints at intervals about equal to the slab width. For 4 in. thick sidewalks and driveways wider than about 10 ft., add a ...
What Is Road Base? - For Construction Pros
WEBJun 7, 2023 · Road base refers to the material used when constructing roads, driveways, parking areas, paving substrates or anything paved. These materials are compacted tightly together to form a hard surface ...
How to Install Concrete Wedge Anchors | For Construction Pros
WEBMay 21, 2021 · Concrete Wedge Anchor Installation. With a hammer drill in the hammer mode and a carbide-tipped drill bit that meets ANSI standard B212.15 and is also the same diameter as the diameter of the ...
What is Efflorescence? How to Prevent, Treat and Remove White ...
WEBMay 28, 2020 · It can be quite frustrating when that white, chalky substance known as efflorescence or "new building bloom" shows up on your freshly poured surface.
6 Best Certifications for Construction Career Development
WEBJul 14, 2024 · 1. Project Management Professional (PMP) The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is one of the best certifications you can get if you are interested in construction project ...