In a message dated 9/9/2008 2:00:17 AM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > 2. Short white fibers were mixed in with concrete being set for > sidewalk. > Eloquent construction guy says "they're fibers". None evident in prior > sidewalk, simultaneously being ripped up. Wassup wid dat? > > glass or styrene fibers are the new choise for textile strength in slab repair as they prevent cracking from shrinkage and I do not think the smooth curve of the Guggenheim IS traditional concrete like the sidewalk ....there was a good artcle on it sometime back Py ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>