A Closer Look: Accelerated Curing March 9, 2021 1 Comment Accelerated curing methods offer many benefits beyond early-age strength development. Understanding how they work and when […]
Questions from the Field July 21, 2020 Leave a Comment Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, […]
Troubleshooting Cold Weather Concrete November 19, 2019 Leave a Comment By Kayla Hanson, P.E. As fall comes to a close, many of us across the country […]
Evaluating and Diagnosing Unformed Surface Imperfections September 19, 2019 Leave a Comment By Eric Carleton, P.E. Editor’s Note: Last issue, Precast Inc. went in-depth on formed surface imperfections. […]
Questions from the Field September 10, 2018 Leave a Comment Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, […]
Concrete Mix Design: Controlling Temperature and Time July 11, 2018 Leave a Comment Intentionally inducing DEF in a laboratory – an experiment for QC managers By Frank Bowen Editor’s […]
Reducing Shrinkage Cracking March 5, 2018 Leave a Comment Recognize, manage and prevent shrinkage cracking in concrete. By Mitch Rector Editor’s Note: This article is intended […]
Questions from the Field January 8, 2018 Leave a Comment Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, […]
Questions from the Field November 15, 2017 Leave a Comment Questions from the Field is a selection of questions NPCA Technical Services engineers received from calls, […]
Thermal Shock of Concrete July 11, 2016 7 Comments By Kayla Hanson, P.E. Temperature changes can have wide, varied effects on concrete’s properties. Summer has finally arrived, […]
Cement Hydration Kinetics March 14, 2016 1 Comment By Kayla Hanson, P.E. When you see the word hydration you might think of water, a […]
Material Matters: Liquid Curing Compounds July 20, 2015 3 Comments Proper curing is a critical component of manufacturing quality precast concrete. By Debbie Sniderman Editor’s Note: This […]