Structural Concrete

Designing and implementing the most efficient floor system is key to creating optimal building structures. Small changes in the design of a floor system can have significant impact on material costs, construction schedule, ultimate strength, operating costs, occupancy levels and end use of a building.

Without reinforcement, constructing modern structures with concrete material would not be possible.

The reinforcement is usually, though not necessarily, steel reinforcing bars (rebar) and is usually embedded passively in the concrete before the concrete sets. Reinforcing schemes are generally designed to resist tensile stresses in particular regions of the concrete that might cause unacceptable cracking and/or structural failure. Modern reinforced concrete can contain varied reinforcing materials made of steel, polymers or alternate composite material in conjunction with rebar or not. Reinforced concrete may also be permanently stressed (concrete in compression, reinforcement in tension), so as to improve the behavior of the final structure under working loads. In the United States, the most common methods of doing this are known as pre-tensioning and post-tensioning.

For a strong, ductile and durable construction the reinforcement needs to have the following properties at least:

• High relative strength
• High toleration of tensile strain
• Good bond to the concrete, irrespective of pH, moisture, and similar factors
• Thermal compatibility, not causing unacceptable stresses (such as expansion or contraction) in response to changing temperatures.
• Durability in the concrete environment, irrespective of corrosion or sustained stress for example.

Service Overview

Our firm specializes in complete turn-key pour and finish concrete services for commercial, industrial and multi-family developments. We specialize in Structural Concrete, Foundations, Slab on Grade, Podiums, Retaining Walls, Footings, Piers, Paving and Flatwork.

Why Choose Us

We are the premier professional concrete company that you will want to trust all of your concrete related projects to. We service the Austin, Houston, the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex and all of Texas. We also are happy to help you with your project in the greater United States. Give us a call and we will be happy to help you with your latest project.