During concrete works, one detail that often goes unnoticed by non-engineers is the rebar chair. These small supports hold reinforcement bars at the correct height before and during concrete ...

The concrete slab can be thought of as the wearing cap for the building pad and base course. A well compacted and smooth subgrade is critical to a successful slab. Slab formwork, jointing details, ...

A previous column about concrete discussed grading, forms and form oil, and preparing the soil. This column describes other important steps that contribute to a successful concrete pour: Concrete ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to create a large concrete slab from start to finish. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Clearing the Area 01:30 - Surveying the Site 02:28 - Building the Frame 06:13 - Trench Filling ...

Some floor designs are better suited to specific applications than others. Understanding an owner's or tenant’s requirements is critical to recommending a particular type of design. Factors that ...

Installing radiant heat tubing in the slab over rebar layout.