15+ Important Points for Grouting of Post Tensioning Tendons – Backfill Grouting

Pre-tensioning and Post-tensioning is one of the widely used methods to enhance the load carrying capacity of the concrete structures like bridges, flyovers, dam spillways etc. After completing the pre-stressing the ducts or sheath pipes in post-tensioning is to be grouted with a suitable mixture with 24 hours after post-tensioning.  Grouting of Post-tensioning Tendons  The … Read more

Mauvosin Dam Switzerland, The dam of dreams

Mauvoisin Dam is a concrete variable radius arch dam across the Val de Bagnes on the Dranse de Bagnes stream, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Initial construction on the dam commenced in 1951 and was completed in 1957, with the reservoir filling by 1958. In 1991, the dam was raised to increase the capacity … Read more

How Concrete Home Survives Raging Wildfire in Washington

A Washington man’s cement home is still standing after surviving a raging wildfire that passed his home and scorched acres of surrounding land. John Belles said he was prepared for the inevitability of a wildfire when he built his thin-shelled, concrete dome in 1999 surrounded by dry fields in Okanogan County. ABC Latest News | … Read more

Green Concrete, All the facts you should know

Geopolymer concrete, or green concrete, is part of a movement to create construction materials that have a reduced impact on the environment. It is made from a combination of an inorganic polymer and 25 to 100 percent industrial waste. Here is a list of 4 benefits to using green concrete for your next project. 1. … Read more