Here, we tell the slab where to crack and widths of contraction joints or cracks in the joints are largely controlled by the joint spacing and concrete shrinkage. As joint spacings and concrete ...

ACI 302 has stated since 1980 that a limited placement size concept has not achieved any better shrinkage results, is more expensive, and adds time to the schedule. ACI uses CCS-1(10) "Concrete ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinclair Construction Group has announced the launch of MEGASLAB™ Jointless Concrete System. The patent-pending formula in MEGASLAB features ground-breaking technology paired ...

Expansion joints are created through the installation of a soft material, such as wood or foam, along the edges of concrete slabs. The flexibility of these soft materials prevents damage that would ...

Concrete shifts and moves as seasons change and time goes on. Concrete needs to be taken care of just like the rest of the home. Concrete can become broken, uneven, and cracked. These issues might not ...

Area beneath partial slab collapse in convention center. Investigators, including members of the original design and construction team, are trying to determine why a 60 x 20-ft section of a 6-in-thick ...

When you need to repair a sidewalk, create a space to store a trash can, or build a small storage shed, a few basic concrete skills come in handy. A small concrete slab doesn’t cost much to DIY, and ...