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Document: 

CI4803DCCAwards

Date: 

March 1, 2026

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

48

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 17th annual decorative concrete international awards program at ASCC’s annual conference in September 2025, in Indianapolis, IN, USA.

DOI:

10.14359/51750551

Document: 

CI4803Bartlett

Date: 

March 1, 2026

Author(s):

F. Michael Bartlett

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

48

Issue:

3

Abstract:

The City of St. Thomas, ON, Canada, erected a concrete statue of Jumbo the Elephant in 1985 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the circus elephant’s tragic death in St. Thomas after being struck by a train. This article is the first in a series by ACI Committee 120, History of Concrete, about commemorative monuments across North America and around the globe that have been constructed using concrete.

DOI:

10.14359/51750549

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.

DOI:

10.14359/51749216

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.

DOI:

10.14359/51745657

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.

DOI:

10.14359/51745650

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