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Shotcrete Training: Concrete Construction – From the Magazine

Concrete test cylinders don’t always reflect the strength of the concrete in a structure, especially during cold weather.

Tips for a Stuborn Air Motor on the Gunite Machine

The GM-060 and big Aliva machines typically have Fenner / Globe piston air motors, typically the RM-410 (4 cyl. / 1-1/4” inlet / exhaust). These do have two exhausts (one straight out the back and one next to the air inlet).

Fred thinks that the air motor issue may be in the rotary valve (Item 2 on exploded parts diagram).

Suggests you try blowing airwith a little …

New Report on Pervious Concrete Applications

522R-10: Report on Pervious Concrete

This report provides technical information on pervious concrete’s application, design methods, materials, properties, mixture proportioning, construction methods, testing, and …

ACI Concrete Slabs-on-Ground Seminar in Seattle

ACI Concrete Slabs-on-Ground Seminar

Learn to design, specify, and construct quality concrete floors.

Attend this one-day seminar in Seattle, Washington on April 1, 2010 and earn .75 CEUs (7.5 PDHs).

Seminar Topics Covered: …

Kuwait Shotcrete, Cement and Concrete Conference and Exhibition Details

The Kuwait Cement and Concrete Conference and Exhibition is committed to focusing on the current concerns of cement and concrete professionals and to address local and world-wide problems through presentations, seminars and workshops along with a selection of …

ACI Manual of Concrete Inspection – 10th Edition

This manual is intended to guide, assist, and instruct concrete inspectors and others engaged in concrete construction and testing, including field engineers, construction superintendents, supervisors, laboratory and field technicians, and workers. Designers may also find