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The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has published Position Statements 7, 8 and 9 in a series of 12 on key issues of interest to concrete contractors.

Birdbaths on Concrete Slabs (#7) explains why birdbaths are an unavoidable result of a flatness tolerance.

Bugholes in Formed Concrete (#8) deals with acceptance of formed concrete surfaces.

Slab Thickness Tolerances (#9) cites statistical data from as-built slabs and concludes that tolerances for slab thickness, as defined in ACI 117-90, are not realistic.

Copies of Position Statements 7, 8 and 9 may be ordered by calling the ASCC toll free at (866) 788-2722 or via e-mail at ascc@ascconline.org .

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