ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates will hold a planning meeting for proposed new standards activity on pervious concrete on December 4 at the C09 meeting in Atlanta, Ga. The committee is especially seeking researchers who have been experimenting with different types of tests for pervious concrete, as […]

DESA Heating Products offers a new portable propane forced air heater that is portable, rugged and relatively quiet. DESA engineered its new propane forced air heater to operate 25 percent quieter than the majority of older models. The new Pro-Tough propane forced air models are equipped with a highcapacity fan […]

The new Contractor Pro High Speed Diamond Blades extend Hilti’s lineup for high-speed gas saws. Available in three versions — general-purpose segmented, general-purpose turbo and asphalt segmented — the blades are ideal for cutting applications in reinforced concrete, concrete block, clay brick and other masonry materials. For precise cutting and […]

Hitachi Power Tools’ new 4-inch dry-cut masonry saw, the CM4SB2, cuts through tile, marble, granite, concrete, brick and similar materials. The saw was built to withstand the tough conditions of a dry-cutting environment. A specially sealed armature and switch protect the tool in these conditions. The 11.6-amp motor produces a […]

Chips Unlimited offers a wide variety of Flakes/Chips, integrally colored, decorative flakes and chips made from resins and other materials. Flakes/Chips are effective in adding to the appearance of seamless floors, walls and various decorative effects. Unlimited color selection, striped colors and color blend packaging are available. ? (866) 244-7728 […]

Designed to follow random crack patterns in asphalt and concrete surfaces, General Equipment Co.’s CS8 Random Crack Saw utilizes 8-inch diameter, dry cut-type diamond blades to produce smooth-sided cuts for crack-filling procedures. The saw is powered by an 11-horsepower Honda engine equipped with a Cyclone-type air filter system for protection […]

Chrome-Etch Acid Stains from Specialty Concrete Products Inc. react with the minerals in cured concrete surfaces to produce marbled, uneven color effects that do not fade, chip or peel from the concrete surface. Available in 12 unique colors, Chrome-Etch Acid Stains create natural, earth-tone color shades. Ideal for interior floors, […]

CDCLarue’s Pulse-Bac LD can take on concrete, wood, drywall, fiberglass, stone and most all other debris without clogging. The vacuum internally and continually flushes filters clear of dust and debris. The patented, electronically controlled filtration system provides maximum durability and reliability. Operating on a standard 110-volt 20-amp outlet, the vacuum […]

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of four new publications: SP-237 CD-ROM: Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures — This CD-ROM is a collection of 19 papers presented at a workshop sponsored by Joint ACI-ASCE Committee 447, Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures, and JCI Committee 016SP, […]

The Blastrac BDC-1216 industrial grade dust collector is a compact, lowprofile dry vacuum that can be used for a wide range of hand tools, small, walkbehind scarifiers, concrete grinders and shot blasters. The BDC-1216 reduces airborne dust, providing a cleaner work environment. The resin-reinforced, pressure-molded plastic body will not rust […]