At Cor-Tuf, we are always looking for ways to test and maximize the characteristics of our proprietary Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC). We have already
Most of us in the construction industry are very familiar with pilings. Two of the most common types of piles are concrete piles and
Disturbing as it may be, security is something we now grapple with on a daily basis. Protection from both intruders and blasts have now
Guest blog post written by JP Binard, owner and manager of Precast Systems Engineering, LLC At the Capital Grille restaurant, there is a side dish
As the advantages of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) become more well-known in the concrete and construction industries, it becomes even more important for builders and contractors
Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is the strongest concrete available today. But until now, UHPC could not be mixed, transported, or poured like traditional concrete,
Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is a cementitious, concrete material that has a minimum specified compressive strength of 21,500 pounds per square inch (psi). UHPC
If you’re in the construction industry, chances are you have some experience with off-site construction. In fact, a recent study by the National Institute of
Concrete is considered by many to be a strong and durable material, and rightfully so. But there are different ways to assess concrete strength.
Tilt-up construction is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States, with more than 15 percent of industrial buildings in the US built with this
There are 614,387 bridges in the United States, and almost 40 percent of them are more than 50 years old. Many of these bridges
Every Day Counts (EDC) is a program started by the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to encourage innovation in transportation construction projects
Image shown is from a recent drop test – a bowling ball dropped on a Cor-Tuf slab from 22.5 feet up. The Cor-Tuf 4-inch
Nothing lasts forever, and this is certainly true when it comes to traditional concrete. There are many factors that contribute to concrete corrosion, with
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) produces a report card every four years grading the condition and performance of the American infrastructure. The
Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is a new class of concrete that is exceptionally strong and durable. It is not only ideal for traditional applications
There are over 54,000 bridges in the United States that need to be repaired or replaced, according to the 2018 Deficient Bridge Report published by the