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Eco-Friendly Concrete Leaks In a Good Way
Paved surfaces, they’re so widespread and common that few of us think much about their effect on water quality and the environment. The reality is that as more land is paved, more rainwater falls on that pavement rather than soaking into the ground. Traditional paving techniques create “impervious”...
What is the Square Ft. Cost of a Home you Build?
What is the square ft. cost of the homes you build? I’m sure that every veteran builder has heard this question many times. In truth, only a range can be given. There are just too many variables to give a price based on just square footage. These variables range from design, materials used, and size. How...
Make Concrete Blocks – 7 Reasons You Can Make Big Money
The concrete block manufacturing business is surely profitable. I can tell you this since I was in this business formany years. Why is the manufacture of an every day item such as concrete blocks so profitable? Let me give you seven good reasons: 1. You can start this business from home. You can operate...
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
In spite of the increasing use and demand for lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC), there is still a lack of adequate explanations to understand the mechanisms responsible for the strength and durability properties of LWAC. This book is written to give an overall picture of LWAC, from the historical...
Pozzolanic and Cementitious Materials (Advances in Concrete
This series will present twenty short, sharply-focused tracts, each one covering one of the many aspects of concrete technology: materials, design, construction, testing, and other significant aspects. Volume 1 provides a complete overview of the mineral admixtures used in concrete, including silica...






