Bridge & Highway Curing
What are the Big Boys using? Weather conditions will most always determine what type of curing methods will be utilized in bridge & highway applications. The most important conditions that are monitored by large commercial contractors is "Consistent Temperature & Moisture Levels." When 100's of millions of dollars are on the table, nothing is left to chance... NOTHING. The art of concrete curing has become a science, and the "BIG BOYS" know exactly what is required to achieve optimal PSI levels. In a nut shell, what exactly is concrete curing? The PCA explains it this way: "Curing is one of the most important steps ...
Hydronic Curing Systems
Glycol Based : Heat - Thaw - Cure How Do they Work? Hydronic, or glycol based heating systems, use boilers to heat fluids which are passed over concrete and frozen surfaces utilizing a hose and reel system. When applied correctly, these heating systems can be very effective at removing ground frost and curing concrete even in frigid temperatures. Basic method of use follows: Park the trailer close to the area you want heated and start up the boiler to begin heating the glycol. The boiler uses propane to heat the glycol and stores it in an insulated holding tank. Lay out your hose in ...
Heated Concrete Blankets
Who makes the best heated blanket? Hands Down - Powerblanket! Their patented GreenHeat technology delivers an even and consistent heat without the common Hot/Cold spots seen with other less efficient blankets. Low Energy (Green) coupled with their unique Heat Spreading Technology, delivers a barrier of warmth unlike any other blanket on the market. You will pay a little more for electric heated curing, but the benefits far outway the cost. Powerblanket's Multi-Duty series allow for both ground thawing and concrete curing with the same blanket. Internal thermostats monitor and deliver a precise heat for both thawing or curing purposes. [caption id="attachment_108" align="alignleft" width="290" ...
Concrete Estimating Software
Increase Profits and JUST SAY NO to jobs that lose money. New advances in concrete industry software programs allow contractors the ability to increase profits and identify projects that are "money sink holes." We identify some of the idustry top programs and highlight their features and functions. 1. The Concrete Estimator: http://www.concretecost.com/moreinfo.html 2. Takeoff 2.0: http://www.rockstreet.com/ 3. ProEst: http://www.proest.com/ 4. PlanSwift: http://concreteestimatingsoftware.com/ 5. Digital Canal: http://www.digitalcanal.com/estimating.htm 6. Craftsman: http://craftsman-book.com/downloads/?cbc_aff_code=bidshop&cbc_aff_link It's a jungle out there... a concrete jungle... and contractor's need all the help they can get in planning and estimating job costs. We're starting to see a host of estimating programs that give contractors the ammo they need to ...
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