A Closer Look: Accelerated Curing
Accelerated curing methods offer many benefits beyond early-age strength development. Understanding how they work and when […]
Questions from the Field
Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, […]
Troubleshooting Cold Weather Concrete
By Kayla Hanson, P.E. As fall comes to a close, many of us across the country […]
Evaluating and Diagnosing Unformed Surface Imperfections
By Eric Carleton, P.E. Editor’s Note: Last issue, Precast Inc. went in-depth on formed surface imperfections. […]
Questions from the Field
Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, […]
Concrete Mix Design: Controlling Temperature and Time
Intentionally inducing DEF in a laboratory – an experiment for QC managers By Frank Bowen Editor’s […]
Reducing Shrinkage Cracking
Recognize, manage and prevent shrinkage cracking in concrete. By Mitch Rector Editor’s Note: This article is intended […]
Questions from the Field
Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, […]
Questions from the Field
Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, […]
Thermal Shock of Concrete
By Kayla Hanson, P.E. Temperature changes can have wide, varied effects on concrete’s properties. Summer has finally arrived, […]
Cement Hydration Kinetics
By Kayla Hanson, P.E. When you see the word hydration you might think of water, a […]
Material Matters: Liquid Curing Compounds
Proper curing is a critical component of manufacturing quality precast concrete. By Debbie Sniderman Editor’s Note: This […]
