Concrete contractors are still being penalized when welded wire reinforcement (WWR) is found to be incorrectly positioned in concrete slabs. We just heard of an interior topping slab for which ...

Innovative use of 2.5 mm steel wires in RC deep beams leads to over 60 % increase in shear strength, providing a viable method for infrastructure enhancement.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) increased the design strength for concrete reinforcing steels to 100 ksi for bridges and ...

I just bought a full roll, 150 honkin’ feet, of five foot wide concrete reinforcing wire mesh. It’s my second. The first one was some30 years ago, and I split it with a neighbor. I still have most of ...

As the demand for more sustainable construction grows and raw material shortages like steel continue to be a challenge, fiber-reinforced concrete has become an increasingly popular choice for flatwork ...

TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MATEENBAR™ Fiberglas™ Rebar, a lighter, more durable and corrosion-resistant concrete reinforcement alternative to steel rebar for structural, heavy-load applications, ...

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

Dublin, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Prestressed Concrete (PC) Wire and Strand Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added ...