FAQ: Concrete
Choose a topic to learn the WHAT, WHY and HOW of common concrete topics.
Concrete in Practice is a series of 43 one-page information sheets on important topics, written in a non-technical "What, Why and How?" format. Visit NRMCA's website for available options on obtaining this printed information: www.nrmca.org. "Courtesy of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), Silver Springs, Maryland, USA"
SAFETY
WARNING: Freshly mixed concrete may cause skin irritation or injury to skin and eyes. Avoid contact with skin where possible and use eye protection to avoid contact with eyes. Wash exposed areas promptly with water. If any mixture gets into the eye, rinse immediately with water and get prompt medical attention. Keep out of reach of children.
For more information on working safely with concrete, please call our Company Safety Director at (260) 203-9
SURFACE
- Dusting Concrete Surfaces
- Scaling Concrete Surfaces
- Crazing Concrete Surfaces
- Cracking Concrete Surfaces
- Plastic Shrinkage Cracking
- Concrete Blisters
- Curling of Concrete Slabs
- Delamination of Troweled Concrete Surfaces
- Discoloration
- Aggregate Popouts
ENVIRONMENTAL
FINISHING
- Finishing Concrete Flatwork
- Jobsite Addition of Water
- Curing In-Place Concrete
- Joints in Concrete Slabs on Grade