There are many factors that lead to concrete cracks and foundation cracks. Homeowners may only be focused on the damage they can see, while it’s the contractors’ responsibility to go several steps ...

Many choices exist in today's market for materials to repair concrete. Manufacturers produce a variety of materials: cement-based, acrylic-modified, epoxies and other chemicals, all of which can be ...

Note: I tested the strength of my cinderblock “repair” by trying to pull them apart with two full-sized farm tractors. The repair didn’t budge!

This project quantified the improvement in structural behavior of reinforced concrete shear walls retrofitted with a new method that allows the walls to rock over the foundation and self-center after ...

Question: While doing yard work, I noticed bits of crumbled concrete next to my house’s foundation. Is it a big deal? Answer: Yes, it can be if not remedied. The part of the house’s foundation that ...

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Committee on Materials and Pavements approves Purdue-invented method as a national standard for estimating concrete strength WEST ...