Concrete Tips

We receive lot of questions from contractors about how to avoid common problems with concrete.  Here are a few articles that might be able to help out.  Can't find what you are looking for? Email the Concrete Doctor at Chaney Enterprises for other tips and tricks.


Concrete Tips

Adding Water to Concrete on the Jobsite 
Adding one gallon of water per cubic yard increases the slump by one inch, decreases compressive strength 150 to 200 psi, wastes about ¼  bag of cement, and increases shrinkage by 10%....

Avoiding Discrepancies in Yield
Apparent concrete shortages are sometimes caused by many things....

Guide to Admixtures
Admixtures can enhance the performance and workability of your concrete....

Curing Concrete
The two most important aspects of curing are maintaining adequate moisture content and maintaining proper temperatures....

Avoiding Concrete Cracks
While it is impossible to produce completely crack-free concrete, these cracks can be reduced or controlled by following these tips...

How to Order Ready Mixed Concrete
Here are some basic requirements to keep in mind when placing a concrete order...

Winter Care for Concrete
To improve your customer’s experience and avoid receiving scaling calls, teach them how they can protect their new pavement during the winter months...

Proper Cylinder Procedures 
Cylinders are created for the purpose of the testing the compressive strength of concrete, concrete’s most common performance measure...

Testing Compressive Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in designing buildings and other structures...

Hot Weather Concrete Placement
Hot weather can pose several threats to concrete installers...

Cold Weather Concrete Placement
Special precautions should be taken when pouring concrete in cold weather...