In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), homeowners and businesses alike are continuously looking for ways to enhance the durability and aesthetic appeal of their properties. One of the most reliable methods to achieve both objectives is through skilful concrete work, which encompasses a range of services from underpinning and foundations to custom concrete designs, slabs, […]
Reinforced concrete
Round up on the Special Types of Concrete
Round up on the Special Types of Concrete Traditional concrete is a construction material obtained by mixing aggregates, water, binders, and sometimes additives. Research on this material has led to the development of special concretes due to the materials used or the particularity of their implementation. Fiber-reinforced concrete Fiber-reinforced concrete comprises fibers added to the […]
What Is Reinforced Concrete
A bit of history Reinforced concrete allows the construction of solid and stable structures. The patent of reinforced concrete was registered in 1867 by Joseph Monier, a French gardener who was not satisfied with the materials available for making flowerpots. The vital point of Monier’s idea was that it combined steel and concrete in such a […]