International Concrete Abstracts Portal

International Concrete Abstracts Portal

The International Concrete Abstracts Portal is an ACI led collaboration with leading technical organizations from within the international concrete industry and offers the most comprehensive collection of published concrete abstracts.

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Document: 

CI4710DCC

Date: 

October 1, 2025

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

10

Abstract:

The success and longevity of cement-based overlays depend significantly on proper surface preparation. This article provides general guidance for successfully bonding cementious overlays to the concrete subbase. Basic steps of surface inspection and preparation are outlined.


Document: 

CI4703DCCAwards

Date: 

March 1, 2025

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

3

Abstract:

The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, USA, announced the winners of its 15th Annual Decorative Concrete International Awards competition at ASCC’s annual conference in September 2024, in Kansas City, MO.


Document: 

CI4703ASCE-Awards

Date: 

March 1, 2025

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

3

Abstract:

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) provides best practices for sealing stamped concrete, including sealer types, surface preparation, application, and maintenance.


Document: 

CI4703DCCPractices

Date: 

March 1, 2025

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

3

Abstract:

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) provides best practices for sealing stamped concrete, including sealer types, surface preparation, application, and maintenance.


Document: 

CI4703ConcreteQA

Date: 

March 1, 2025

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

3

Abstract:

Many contractors use fresno trowels on decorative concrete surfaces; however, the types of use and nuances for each use are not generally understood by the concrete industry. This month’s Q&A provides a summary of information on using fresno trowels for smoothing or for light troweling included in ACI documents as well as other resources.


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