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Decorative concrete is everywhere these days, even at the tops of mountains. This public art piece was installed by Los Angeles artisan Steve O’Loughlin and Surface Gel Tek president Tamryn Doolan at the top of Double Peak, a popular hiking area in San Marcos, Calif.
Applied Diamond Tools has introduced 4-inch Metal Bond Flexible Diamond Polishing/Grinding Pads. These metal-bond flexible diamond grinding pads are designed for heavy to medium grinding of concrete, granite and other stones. They uniquely combine the aggressive, long-lasting features of cup wheels with the flexibility of diamond pads. These aggressive, purely […]
The American Shotcrete Association has released Shotcrete Specifiers Education Tool, Version 2, which is designed to provide specifiers with a better understanding of the shotcrete process. Topics addressed include definitions, processes, uses, the history of shotcrete, and important components of a shotcrete specification. Materials include video, PowerPoint presentations and ASA’s […]
Multiquip’s latest light tower, the GB2000 (GloBug Diffuser), enables Multiquip towable light tower users to meet requirements for glare-free lighting. The GB2000 connects to the light tower’s electrical system and attaches to the mast T-bar in place of original light fixtures. The assembly uses a quiet running industrial fan to […]
New from L. M. Scofield Co., Scofield Formula One Guard-W is a water-based finish used in conjunction with a high-speed burnisher to enhance the gloss of ground and polished concrete surfaces. It was developed to provide a fast turnaround time, a measure of protection against water intrusion, excellent image clarity […]
ASTM International C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates is developing standard ASTM WK34078, Specification for Lightweight Aggregate for Internal Curing of Concrete. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C09.21 on Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete. www.astm.org
Pattie Dimmick, wife of Floyd Dimmick Sr., technical director at Crown Polymers, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
Adhesives Technology Corp.’s new Crackbond CSR is a two-part, 100 percent solids, fast-setting urethane used to repair cracks or spalls in concrete.
Bosch Power Tools & Accessories has unveiled two Brute Tough Drills for heavy-duty applications and two Compact Tough Drills for medium-duty applications. The Gen 2 drills are the first to debut Bosch’s new Lithium-Ion High Capacity batteries, promising up to 50 percent longer run time and the best cold weather […]
Husqvarna Construction Products has unveiled the latest addition to their lineup of diamond core bits, the Husqvarna Versa-Cut Turbo. The Versa-Cut Turbo bit features a turbo segmented shape, which promotes high productivity and completing wet drilling jobs quickly. The bit has a 1 1/4-inch to 7-inch adapter and a 14-inch […]
