Title:
Creating a New Concrete World of Color
Author(s):
L. M. Shydlowski
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
25
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
46-49
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Date:
6/1/2003
Abstract:
Ready-mixed concrete is a durable and versatile building material, and over the past decade, the industry has worked hard to improve its image and profitability. The technology and production efficiencies of colored architectural concrete have evolved dramatically over the years so that it is now possible to produce rich hardscapes and precast, tilt-up, or cast-in-place buildings of natural beauty. Advances in coloring admixture measuring systems are making it easier for ready-mixed producers to enter the colorful concrete market, improving quality by eliminating human error, reducing mess and waste, and eliminating safety concerns.