Therefore, do not plan on a reduced or a modified hydrostatic pressure at the bottom of the form. Although the rate of concrete setting may be accelerated, retarded or the same as non-SCC concrete ...

Mold-making veterans will tell you that release agent is a must and in this case rubbing the insides of the molds with wax made it a snap to pry the wooden forms off of the set concrete.

Wear says he wanted dowel supports with the forms so the dowels could be held in place while the concrete was being placed. "Some people try to wet-set the dowels," he explains, "but if they aren ...