Concrete Technology
Concrete’s versatility, durability, and economy have made
it the world’s most used construction material. The U.S.
uses about 180 million cubic meters (240 million cubic yards)
of ready-mixed concrete each year. It is used in highways, streets,
parking lots, parking garages, bridges, high-rise buildings,
dams,
homes, floors, sidewalks, driveways, and numerous other applications.
Cement Basics
 Different
types of hydraulic cement are manufactured to meet various normal
physical and chemical requirements for purposes including low
heat of hydration, high early strength, resistance to alkali-silica
reactivity, and high sulfate resistance. Click
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Concrete Design & Production
 A
properly proportioned concrete mix possesses acceptable workability
of the freshly mixed concrete and durability, strength, and
uniform appearance of the hardened concrete while being economical.
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Concrete Construction
 Learn
the basics about proportioning concrete mixtures and get an
overview of concrete construction procedures. Construction,
protection,
and repair of concrete floors are featured.
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Technology Today was published triannually by PCA's Product
Standards and Technology Department and Construction Technology
Center from 1980 to 2005. To access archived issues of the
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here. Durability
Find resources to assist designers,
specifiers, contractors, and educators: (1) Basic information
on all durability topics, (2) Test methods, (3) Collection of
publications including PCA research reports, (4) PowerPoint
presentations and images, (5) Links to other websites and resources
on durable concrete. More.
Frequently Asked Questions
From air entrainment to unit weight, an
expansive FAQ section offers ready answers to common technical
inquiries on concrete production, design, and construction. More.
Concrete Technology Research
PCA has sponsored research with significant results
throughout its history and also collaborates with other organizations
to support research in concrete performance and technology. Click
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Tech Support
PCA's highly qualified staff can help construction
industry professionals stay on the cutting edge of cement and
concrete technology. Click for
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