Engineers have known for some time that calcium chloride salt, commonly used as deicer, reacts with the calcium hydroxide in concrete to form a chemical byproduct that causes roadways to crumble. A ...

In this video, learn to create your own concrete stacked stone at home using a stacked stone concrete mold. **Tools Used:** - Black gloves - Dust mask (respirator) - Bucket - Drill - Cement mixing ...

Did you know you can use Lego Bricks to make concrete furniture? In this episode of HomeMade Modern Ben Uyeda shows how to make a set of modern concrete nesting tables using quikrete cement mix. A lot ...

Q: This summer I’ve got a few outdoor projects that involve pouring small amounts of concrete. I looked into having a ready-mix truck do it, but the cost is so expensive. I’ve seen the bags of ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Concrete is not glamorous. It is the workhorse of building materials: versatile, durable, and almost universally ubiquitous, with 30 billion tons of concrete produced every year ...

The QUIKRETE Companies and Charah Dry Mix LLC have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture and distribute select products under the Quikrete brand name. Charah Dry Mix is a spin off from ...

CONCORD, N.H. — What's the difference between cement and concrete? In my case, about $9, 55 pounds and a slightly sore back. Though the two terms are often used interchangeably, cement is an ...

Poor quality, often homemade concrete led to widespread building damage in Port-au-Prince following last month’s earthquake in Haiti, says Ken Hover, an engineering professor at Cornell University who ...

A building block in most construction projects, concrete is responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon emissions. Several companies are working to create a greener mix. Credit... Supported by By ...