To the average person the word concrete often invokes the idea of cold, sterile, and grey. It isn’t hard to see why. Typically the concrete one encounters tends to be utilitarian material for ...

Nanotechnology has acquired considerable attention in civil technology. The incorporation of nanomaterials can significantly enhance the structural and mechanical properties of cementitious composites ...

Q: I’m going to do an ambitious concrete project this summer: pouring a long sidewalk. My initial results with the mix are disappointing. The finish on the concrete is rough, and too many stones are ...

Jobsite mixing leaves the contractor in control of batch size, timing and details of the mix such as additives and color. Using professional equipment will get you professional results. Jobsite mixing ...

Q: This summer I’ve got a few outdoor projects that involve pouring small amounts of concrete. I looked into having a ready-mix truck do it, but the cost is so expensive. I’ve seen the bags of ...

Whether your project begins with pouring concrete or it’s the finishing touch, strong cement starts at the mixing stage. Making concrete is simple in theory—you simply combine cement with water and an ...

One of the most exciting things about painting is squeezing tubes and mixing vibrant and rich colors together on your palette. But when painting digitally, the techniques for mixing color can be ...

MIT chemist Admir Masic really hoped his experiment wouldn’t explode. Masic and his colleagues were trying to re-create an ancient Roman technique for making concrete, a mix of cement, gravel, sand ...

People frequently write me to ask how to add color to concrete. This question makes sense. Many people dislike concrete’s typical drab gray color. So they ask me about painting garage floors, steps, ...