Two new developments have recently occurred regarding the installation of contraction joints in slabs-on-ground. First, the ACI Committee on Residential Concrete now recognizes joints, installed soon ...

Concrete cracks, it's a fact. Download this infographic of professional advice on designing contraction joints in your concrete slab and do what you can to control the cracks in your concrete.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. For years, the expansion and contraction of concrete, more commonly known as street creep, has been plaguing communities.

The seismic performance of beam-column joints in reinforced concrete structures is paramount for ensuring the overall resilience of built environments in regions exposed to earthquakes. These joints ...