Marine concrete has its challenges to perform in a harsh environment for a lifespan of 75 years or better. Pier 32 required a complex concrete design to prevent corrosion of the steel reinforcing, low water/cement ratio for higher strengths and a shrinkage reducing admixture to reduce the surface cracking while improving the long-term durability of the structure. The use of the SMARThatch system on a number of the concrete delivery trucks contributed greatly to controlling the QC of such a difficult concrete design.
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