A Closer Look: Fly Ash, Slag Cement & Metakaolin
Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a year-long series explaining common raw materials used […]
Under the Microscope: Cement, ASR and DEF
A closer look at three broad topics better explained at the microscopic level. NPCA staff report […]
The Basics: How Alkalis Affect Precast Concrete
Alkalis are soluble bases, meaning they possess a pH higher than 7. They are often used […]
Sequencing in Mix Design
By Debbie Sniderman Precasters must consider order when establishing proper mix designs. Precasters spend plenty of […]
Concrete: Evolved
“Smart concrete” has the potential to revolutionize the precast industry. Nearly two decades ago, Deborah Chung, […]
Cement Hydration Kinetics
By Kayla Hanson, P.E. When you see the word hydration you might think of water, a […]
Green Cement
By Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP The term “green cement” may sound like an oxymoron to […]
The Tech Behind Gorilla Glass Helps Improve Cement
By Debbie Sniderman If concrete is known for anything, it’s toughness. Concrete has been used for […]
Portland-Limestone Cement
By Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP When bricklayer Joseph Aspdin burned powdered limestone and clay in […]
The Next Big Thing in Concrete is Not Big at All
By Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP In precast concrete, we make big, heavy structures. We tend […]
The Future of Fly Ash Use in Concrete
By Sue McCraven Most people on the street have no idea what fly ash is or […]
Materials Certifications
By Evan Gurley One of the inherent benefits of precast concrete products is that they are […]
