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RESULTS FOR SURFACE PREP

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Informational Resources on Surface Prep

STANDARDS, PRACTICES and MANUALS ON SURFACE PREP

SP-004: (8TH) Formwork for Concrete

ACI PRC-515.3-20: Guide for Assessment and Surface Preparation for Application of Protection Systems for Concrete

ACI PRC-506-22: Shotcrete - Guide

ACI PRC-306-16 Guide to Cold Weather Concreting

ACI PRC-362.3-26: Surface Treatments in Parking Structures: Elastomeric Waterproofing Membranes—TechNote

ACI PRC-546-23: Concrete Repair—Guide

ACI PRC-440.2-23: Design and Construction of Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Systems for Strengthening Concrete Structures—Guide

ACI SPEC-548.16-21: Epoxy and Aggregate High Friction Surface on Concrete—Specification

ACI PRC-330-21: Commercial Concrete Parking Lots and Site Paving Design and Construction

ACI PRC-309.2-15 Guide to Identification and Control of Visible Surface Effects of Consolidation on Formed Concrete Surfaces

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JOURNAL Articles ON SURFACE PREP

Synergistic Nano -CaCO3-PDA Modified PVA Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Lined Rock Caverns (Prepublished)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/23/2026

Novel Impulse-Response Test Method for the Condition Assessment of RC Plates (Prepublished)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/16/2026

Experimental Study of Corrosion-Induced Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Under Chloride Exposure (Prepublished)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/16/2026

Study On Mechanical Properties and Microscopic Mechanism of Bio-Inspired Geopolymer Cementitious Materials (Prepublished)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/16/2026

Properties of Blended Binder Concrete Made with US Regional Type IL and IP Cements, Calcined Clay, and Limestone Powder (Prepublished)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 6/5/2026

Effect of Concrete Roughness and Displacement Rate on Steel-Concrete Friction

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 5/1/2026

A Novel Silane Modification Strategy for Enhancing Crack Resistance and Toughness in Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Under Chloride Erosion: Insights from XTDIC Digital Speckle Analysis

Publication: IJCSM
Date: 3/31/2026

Role of Intercrystallite Phosphorus on Properties of α-Hemihydrate Gypsum

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 7/1/2025

Shear Strengthening of RC Beams Using Partial‑Length Near‑Surface Mounted (PLNSM) CFRP Strips

Publication: IJCSM
Date: 3/31/2025

Performance Evaluation and Microstructure Study of Pervious Concrete Prepared from Various Solid Waste Admixtures

Publication: IJCSM
Date: 3/31/2025

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Practice oriented papers and articles ON SURFACE PREP

DCC Best Practices in Decorative Concrete: Surface Preparation for Resinous Coatings

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 9/1/2026

Biologically Induced Self-Healing of Cement

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 5/1/2026

Effectiveness of PCEs in Combination with Isobutyltriethoxy Silane for Slump Retention in Ultra-Low Clinker Binders

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 5/1/2026

Microstructural Evolution and Performance of Red Mud-Incorporated Cement Composites under Carbonation Curing

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 5/1/2026

DCC Best Practices in Decorative Concrete: Surface Preparation for Cementitious Overlays

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 10/1/2025

ASCE’s 2024 Outstanding Civil Engineering and Leadership Awards

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 3/1/2025

DCC Best Practices in Decorative Concrete: Sealing Stamped Concrete

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 3/1/2025

The Effect of Bond on the Behavior of GFRP Reinforced Deep Beams

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 3/1/2025

Particle Interaction in Metakaolin Suspensions

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 6/14/2024

Concrete Q&A: Selecting a Protection System

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 5/1/2024

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Certification Resources on SURFACE PREP

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Education Publications on SURFACE PREP

CCS-5(16) Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork

RAP-15: Structural Strengthening Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP)

RAP-3: Concrete Repair by Low-Velocity Spraying

RAP-14: Concrete Removal Using Hydrodemolition

CCS-1(10) Slabs on Ground

CCS-4 Shotcrete for the Craftsman - Spanish

RAP-4: Surface Repair Using Form-and-Pour Techniques

RAP-5: Surface Repair Using Form-and-Pump Techniques

RAP-7: Spall Repair of Horizontal Concrete Surfaces

RAP-10: Leveling and Reprofiling of Vertical and Overhead Surfaces

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Online Learning - ACI University on SURFACE PREP

On-Demand Course: Assessment and Surface Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Protective Systems

On-Demand Course: The New ACI 563-25 Specifications for Repair of Concrete in Buildings (Part 1)

On-Demand Course: Construction of Concrete Slabs-on-Ground

On-Demand Course: Fundamentals of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete

On-Demand Course: Introducing New TechNotes

Certificate Program: Repair Application Procedures

On Demand Course: Updated Committee Report on Concrete Overlays

On-Demand Course: Specifications for Repair of Concrete in Buildings

On-Demand Course: ACI 563 – At Last, Specifications for Concrete Repair

On-Demand Course: ACI 364 TechNotes on Repair and Rehabilitation (Part 2)

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FREE ONLINE EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS ON SURFACE PREP (VIDEOS)

Assessing Pour-Back Durability: Beyond Pull Off Testing

by Brenkus

Bonding of Polyester Polymer Concrete (PPC) to Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC)

by Abass Okeola and Saber Larfi

Bridge Preservation with UHPC Overlays

by Peter Seibert

Case Studies of Data Fusion of Nondestructive Testing and Photogrammetry for Concrete Condition Imaging and Assessment

by Tsui-Chang

Characterizing the Effect of Admixture Types on the Durability Properties of High Early-Strength Concrete

by Ragini Krishna Nikumbh

Evaluation and Minimization of Bruising (Microcracking) in Concrete Repair (364. 7T)

by Sprinkel

Fatigue Behavior of CFRP Sheets Attached to Concrete Surface by Using EBROG Strengthening Method

by Muciaccia

Fracture Characterization of Interfaces between Ultra-High-Performance Concrete and High-Performance Concrete

by Ali Cicek

Mitigating Curling of Concrete Pavement by Phase Change Materials: Incorporation, Measurement, and Modeling

by Hongyan Ma and Wenyu Liao

Optimum Moisture Content of Substrate Prior to Applying Cementitious-Based Repair Materials (FAQ 28/364.XXT)

by Jiang

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON SURFACE PREP

Question: The effect of joints on the durability of concrete structures

Question: What methods are commonly used to ensure sufficient moisture for curing concrete?

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