This week, we’ve compiled our top 10 record breakers in concrete. From old to new, this list will give you an idea of the best of the best in the world of concrete! 1. Oldest Man-Made Concrete The earliest recordings of concrete structures date back to 6500BC by the Nabataea traders in regions of Syria and Jordan. They created concrete floors, housing structures, and underground cisterns. Contrary to popular belief, the Ancient Romans were not the first to create this innovation and did not implement this until around 500 years later, though they were the first to use the material widespread and at a much larger scale. 2. First Concrete Road Court Avenue in Bellefontaine, Ohio is recorded as the first concrete road in the United States. Built in 1893, George Bartholomew pioneered his own concrete mix and set out to…

How Ancient Roman Concrete Has Survived The Centuries Researchers have found concrete mixes from the Roman Empire prove to be the world’s longest-lasting. Modern concrete recipes are very different from the Roman formula, as modern concrete usually features cement, water, aggregates, and a reinforced steel interior. The History Ancient concrete structures made from volcanic ash, lime, and seawater has lasted around 2,000 years and thus is contributing to the research of durable concrete. The process of course didn’t include steel reinforcements (or rebar), but by packing the concrete mix into wooden forms. The Romans constructed concrete seawalls to form a coastal defense, unaware these structures would continue to strengthen based on the minerals and their natural chemistry. The chemistry between saltwater and volcanic ash creates interlocking minerals which becomes stronger everyday with the waters tide and allows the concrete to…

In the pursuit of saving time, it becomes difficult when a project is caught up in contracts and agreements, project changes, and the many regulations and procedures that are necessary to complete a project. These problems cause other concerns such as relevant equipment, materials, and foreman required to finish a project on time. Telematics is defined as long-range transmission of data. In this case, telematics uses wireless communication to create data that can be saved and shared for the purpose of site optimization. With the recent developments in wireless sensors, remote data monitoring, and mobile apps, construction companies will be able to track data such as equipment usage per day, the location of each tool, concrete curing level, and even assessing the performance of the equipment. Here are three ways that the telematics technology can improve productivity on construction sites….