Project Name: MOTE Oceans for Everyone Aquarium
Location: Sarasota, FL
Project Timeline: 3 years
Completion Date: April 2025
Size/Area: N/A
Mix: 6000 PSI including Penetron, DCIS, SRA, and Micro-Silica
Owner: Mote Marine Research
Contractor: Whiting Turner and Willis Smith
Sub-Contractor: Reinforced Structures Inc.
Supplier: Argos
Engineer: Walter P Moore
Application: N/A
Fiber: Forta Ferro
Website Links: Argos-us.com
RSIconcrete.com
moteoceansforall.org
whiting-turner.com
willissmith.com
penetron.com
Mote “Oceans for All” Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida, is dedicated to marine research, education, and conservation. The project required approximately 17,000 cubic yards of ready-mix concrete, designed to meet the structural demands and environmental challenges. The concrete delivered by Argos used a combination of advanced admixtures, including Penetron for waterproofing, microsilica for added durability, DCIS to prevent corrosion, and SRA to reduce shrinkage,
