Cutting concrete can be an intimidating task. ... "If you cut through a 4-inch thick concrete slab, using a professional-grade saw, it may demand approximately 45 minutes to one hour." ...

Concrete doesn't act the same in cold temperatures - causing premature dulling and a potential waste of money. There's something you can do to be a bit more successful in cutting in the cold.

Using an innovative concrete formwork, the system is essentially an upgrade to the familiar waffle slab system, piercing a hole in the concrete between each void to create a network of open space ...

Ace in the hole: Women-owned Holes Inc. marks 50 years drilling, cutting and removing concrete By Danny King , Correspondent Oct 31, 2022 Kellie Kimball, vice president, left, and Darlene East ...

A slab prototype by the DBT team shows how versatile it is to combine concrete structures and 3D-printed foam. The slab uses ribs derived from isostatic lines, which indicate the directions of ...

Attendees of a recent Local Roads Seminar were told that due to the high price of oil that has resulted in higher prices for asphalt, concrete has become much more competitive. "Concrete is now a lot ...

Cutting concrete undermines structural integrity: When you cut a slab you compromise the foundational integrity of the building. You may be able to patch the hole so it’s aesthetically appealing ...

If I had to pour this slab, I might do the following if there was even more water in the hole. Before the pour, I’d install a three-quarters-inch PVC pipe at the bottom of the hole.