Monthly Archives: July 2014

High-Performance Concrete

Posted on July 31, 2014 by conconow

The Conco Companies have extensive experience using different types of concrete to meet the demands of a project. One form of concrete we use is high-performance concrete (HPC). It is specifically designed to be more durable and/or stronger than standard … Continue reading →

Blended Cements

Posted on July 16, 2014 by conconow

The American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Cement and Concrete Terminology, defines blended cement as “hydraulic cement that is produced by intergrinding portland cement clinker with the other materials or by blending portland cement with the other materials or a combination of … Continue reading →

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Post Tension Cable

Posted on July 16, 2014 by conconow

By Conco Conco is now one of the largest reinforcing steel and post tension cable suppliers in the Western U.S. Our high-quality post tension (PT) cable meets precise engineering specifications and provides a great value to customers throughout Northern California, … Continue reading →

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Cement Manufacturing in the U.S

Posted on July 14, 2014 by conconow

Portland cement (a generic term for the fine gray powder) is one the key components that goes into concrete. The United States Cement Industry has the capacity to produce over 100 million tons of cement a year and is one … Continue reading →

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Concrete Formwork

Posted on July 12, 2014 by conconow

Formwork is a temporary structure that is designed to contain and mold poured concrete until it hardens into the required shape. Since formwork controls the concrete’s position and alignment, it must be strong enough to support its own weight … Continue reading →

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