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Development and construction can lead to significantly increased erosion rates, which have many negative effects. Not only can erosion make slopes and embankments unstable, which directly impacts any structures recently built near them, but it also can result in destroyed ecosystems, degraded water supplies and increased flood hazards. This is why erosion control on construction … Continue reading The 4 Principles of Erosion Control

Geosynthetics have a variety of uses from erosion control to embankment reinforcement to improved subsurface drainage. One of the most common uses, however, is in road construction, particularly temporary roads such as construction roads, access roads and forest paths. These are the benefits of using geosynthetics for these applications. Bearing capacity For constructing both roads … Continue reading 4 Benefits Of Geosynthetics In Road Construction

It wasn’t long ago that temperatures were regularly approaching one-hundred, but before long we’ll be dealing with freezing temperatures. Since Oklahoma weather brings the possibility of ice and snow as early as October and as late as April, it’s important to be prepared well in advance. Before winter weather hits, understand how it affects your … Continue reading 3 Ways De-Icing Damages Your Concrete

When concrete surfaces get old, cracked and worn, you don’t have to rip them up and start over. In many cases, you can resurface concrete to give it new life. This is a much less expensive and faster option. Here are three basic tips for resurfacing your old concrete surfaces. Fix and clean It sounds … Continue reading 3 Basic Tips For Concrete Resurfacing

Concrete coloring can bring a unique look to a variety of concrete projects. There are a variety of coloring methods from integral coloring to surface coloring, but all require a special attention to detail and consistency in mixing, forming, placing and curing practices. In order to achieve the best results, you need to think about … Continue reading Tips For Producing Great Results Coloring Concrete

Traditional methods of placing and finishing freshly poured concrete can be time consuming and imperfect. By bringing vibration to the bull float, however, the process becomes more efficient. It’s this line of thinking that produced the Rattle Stick, a versatile tool that can add the power of vibration to a variety of other tools. Here … Continue reading The Rattle Stick Brings Useful Vibration To Concrete Finishing

A die grinder is a simple tool, but also a versatile one. It can be used to grind virtually any material, and can polish or smooth out rough edges. Die grinders come in both electric and pneumatic varieties and are powerful enough to reach speeds of 30-thousand RPM. There are a number of jobs the die … Continue reading 3 Common Jobs For Your Die Grinder

Geotextiles are vital tools in the construction of roads, drains, harbor works, breakwaters and many other projects. They’re also often used in civil engineering. What makes them truly dynamic is their ability to perform different functions within all of these different projects. Here’s a look at some of the most common applications for geotextiles. Separation … Continue reading 6 Common Applications of Geotextiles

Machine and equipment operations account for thousands of serious injuries each year on construction sites. Minor injuries occur from a laundry list of other factors, as well. These injuries can be avoided, however, through careful planning, proper safety protocols and proper safety equipment. Many safety tips seem extremely simple and basic in principle, but adhering … Continue reading Construction Site Safety Tips For Working With Large Equipment

There are a number of applications and materials that call for a diamond blade. All diamond blades aren’t created equal, however. To ensure the cut and finish is what you’re looking for, and to avoid damaging the blade and saw, you’ll want to use the right type of blade for the right application. Here’s a … Continue reading 3 Varieties of Diamond Blades