In the mid 1960′s I was working with Post Tension concrete projects in the southeast United States for Noble Concrete, Inc. Many of our large projects would be stressing ring beams for dome concrete buildings. Domes exert a large lateral load on the walls of the buildings upon which they set. The ring beam is what holds the walls from falling outward from the weight of the dome.

In concrete construction there is usually a large safety factor built into the construction in the way of extra steel bars. Post Tension concrete is a little different, too much of a good thing can cause trouble.

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Concrete is a product that can last through the ages. This is proved by the archeologists searching remains of the Roman Empire. It was found that it was being used for water storage and many walls were still intact. Different materials are used in the cement of today. In 1824 an Englishman named Joseph Asp din patented Portland Cement, which is used today throughout the world. It is used in many industrial projects and, when repair or new construction is planned it requires for Industrial Services.

Because of the various stress on concrete used in industrial projects, especially pumping, it is essential that the correct equipment be used when working in these areas. Whether correcting a problem or working on installation having the right equipment will allow the company doing the work to complete the project with ease and on time.

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