Concrete Design, Construction, Research
For students and professionals in Civil Engineering, architecture, construction, and other building professions, the following links and resources provide information on concrete design, construction, research, and standards.
Concrete Homes Withstand Storms
Homes made of concrete are much more storm-resistant than houses constructed of wood and steel. Here's why.
Homes made of concrete are much more storm-resistant than houses constructed of wood and steel. Here's why.
Toufic Kalil Home
The home of Dr. Toufic Kalil in Manchester, New Hampshire illustrates Frank Lloyd Wright's creative use of concrete buildings blocks. Join us for a photo tour of this classic Usonian Automatic house.
The home of Dr. Toufic Kalil in Manchester, New Hampshire illustrates Frank Lloyd Wright's creative use of concrete buildings blocks. Join us for a photo tour of this classic Usonian Automatic house.
Concrete History
History of concrete from About Inventors Guide Mary Bellis.
History of concrete from About Inventors Guide Mary Bellis.
Driveway Concrete Resurfacing
Step-by-step illustrations of resurfacing a concrete driveway.
Step-by-step illustrations of resurfacing a concrete driveway.
Concrete.com
Includes products, calculators, suppliers, and even a free email address.
Includes products, calculators, suppliers, and even a free email address.
Concrete Calculator
Calculates concrete volume needed for a pour, block wall, and a column.
Calculates concrete volume needed for a pour, block wall, and a column.
Concrete FAQ
Concrete frequently asked questions. Answers provided by Dr. Concrete.
Concrete frequently asked questions. Answers provided by Dr. Concrete.
Concrete in Cold Regions
Research reports on concrete in cold regions.
Research reports on concrete in cold regions.
Concrete Network Calculator
Calculates amount of concrete needed based upon thickness, width, and length of slab.
Calculates amount of concrete needed based upon thickness, width, and length of slab.
Concrete Network
Includes information on all types of concrete construction as well as suppliers.
Includes information on all types of concrete construction as well as suppliers.
Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Slide presentation on the manufacturing techniques and mechanical response of fiber reinforced concrete.
Slide presentation on the manufacturing techniques and mechanical response of fiber reinforced concrete.