Internal vibrators, sometimes referred to as “spud” or “porker” vibrators are the most common tools used to achieve concrete consolidation in foundations, columns and walls. In addition to ...

Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

Over the last 60 years, concrete vibrators have evolved into a necessary machine for concrete jobs. Industry studies have highlighted separation issues, vibration energy, surface defects, and mix ...

The Aquajet 410V is a remote-controlled hydrodemolition robot designed for sites with limited access. The 2,756-lb machine is equipped with jets to deliver 15,000 to 40,000 psi of water, allowing it ...

Ensuring that concrete is properly handled and set is also a crucial part of any successful building project. Vibration is the first task. Up to 5pc of concrete when it arrives can be air, and every ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen environmental ...

On the Tempe, Ariz., campus of Arizona State University, McCarthy Building Cos. is building Biodesign Institute C, a facility to house the world’s first compact X-ray laser. The new device shrinks the ...

Reinforcing concrete with steel bars is a very common practice in construction. The industrial engineer and researcher Aimar Orbe-Mateo (UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country) has studied the ...