Archive for December, 2009
2010 Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification Pricing Changes
**** 2010 CERTIFICATION PRICING ****
As was communicated in an earlier email, there will be no cost increases on certification examinations for 2010; workbook prices have been increased modestly to keep pace with rising royalty and outside publication costs. To see the 2010 price list, go to:
http://www.concrete.org/CERTIFICATION/cert_2010_prices.htm
**** WOC FREE REGISTRATION ****
To receive your free registration for WOC, go to:
or use the registration code A21.
**** SPECIALITY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONCRETE FLATWORK FINISHER ****
Speaking of World of Concrete 2010 (WOC), ACI Certification will be conducting a “hands-on” performance examination for the Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher certification program on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
If you will be attending WOC and are thinking of offering this program, this would be a great opportunity to observe. Contact me for more information.
**** EXAMINER CHANGES TO LABORATORY PROGRAMS **** At the fall 2009 ACI Convention in New Orleans, the Laboratory Technician Certification Committee (C620) voted to change the governing program policies to allow Examiners to conduct sessions for co-workers and examinees personally known to the Examiner.
This change is effective immediately for the following programs:
*Strength Testing Technician
*Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 2
*Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 & 2
*Aggregate Base Testing Technician
**** CERTIFICATION BASEBALL CAPS ****
ACI Certification baseball caps are only made available to ACI Local Sponsoring Groups. These black brushed cotton hats come with the ACI Certification logo embroidered in blue and white. Hats are $10.00 each plus shipping. Purchase 25 or more and receive a 10 percent discount ($9.00 each). To order, contact John Conn at john.conn@concrete.org.
Modeling As a Solution to Concrete Problems & Nanotechnology of Concrete
SP-266: Modeling As a Solution to Concrete Problems
This CD-ROM consists of ten papers that were presented by ACI Committees 236 and 118, at the ACI Fall 2009 Convention in New Orleans, LA, in November 2009. The papers cover durability models, early age models, virtual testing and mechanical behavior models.
To learn more or to order, go to SP-266: Modeling As a Solution to Concrete Problems. $61.50 (ACI members $37.00); Order Code SP266CD.EM.
SP-267: Nanotechnology of Concrete: The Next Big Thing is Small
This CD-ROM consist of 9 papers sponsored by ACI Committee 236, at the Fall 2009 Convention in New Orleans, LA, in November 2009. The papers included cover a broad range of subjects related to the nanotechnology and material science of concrete with focus on nanostructure characterization, synthesis, design, and modeling of cement based materials, as well as application of nano-materials in concrete technology.
To learn more or to order, go to SP-267: Nanotechnology of Concrete: The Next Big Thing is Small. $64.50 (ACI members $39.00); Order Code SP267CD.EM.
How to order:
Phone: 248-848-3800, and mention order code SP266CD.EM or SP267CD.EM
Click: SP-266: Modeling As a Solution to Concrete Problems or
SP-267: Nanotechnology of Concrete: The Next Big Thing is Small
More from ACI – ACI has additional titles on these subjects. To browse a list of the related titles, click on one of the links above. The related items appear along the right side of the web page.
Please forward this message to others that may be interested in this information.
If you are an ACI member, be sure to log in to obtain the member discount. Prices do not include postage and, if applicable, tax. Expedited delivery (overnight or two-day) is available. Contact ACI for appropriate tax and postage fees. For additional information, visit ACI’s online bookstore at www.concrete.org, e-mail bkstore@concrete.org, or call 248-848-3800.
American Concrete Institute
Phone: 248-848-3800
Online: www.concrete.org
P.O. Box 9094
Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094
USA
Reduced Registration Fees to World of Concrete 2010
FREE ADMISSION (save up to $65) and discounted seminar fees (save up to $40 per seminar), courtesy of the American Concrete Institute ends December 29, 2009. Register Now!
World of Concrete is the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. Targeted areas allow you to zero in on the people, products and resources that benefit you the most. Take advantage of the green revolution. Here you’ll find green building technologies, displays, and live & video presentations, products and technologies, and limitless information that will help you capture a share of this huge market. Now more than ever before, it’s critical to be a part of the industries main event.
Check out all the special events, interactive demonstrations an competitions throughout the week. The nonstop action will energize, inspire and equip your business for what’s ahead.
ACI Certification Programs:
- Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician;
- Tilt-Up Technician/Supervisor; and
- ACI’s Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician certification programs.
Register Now! To receive free admission and discounts on seminars courtesy of the American Concrete Institute, click here to register online or use code “A21” if prompted.
Reserve your hotel now, too
You may also make your hotel room reservation by visiting the World of Concrete 2010 Hotel Reservation Website.
More information
If you’d prefer to register directly at www.worldofconcrete.com, from www.concrete.org, or if you experience any problems or are prompted, please use code “A21” to receive your free admission and discount on seminar fees.
Please forward this special offer to friends and colleagues.
We hope to see you in Las Vegas! This year we are located in the South Hall #S10338 (note: new location)
American Concrete Institute
Phone: 248-848-3800
Online: www.concrete.org
P.O. Box 9094
Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094
USA
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#1 Shotcrete and Concrete Consultant in North America. Give me a call, questions and talk are still FREE here:
Leo Waddell
Dry-Mix & Wet-Mix Shotcrete Process Trainer/Evaluator
13704 50th Ave E.
Tacoma, WA 98446-4156
Phone: (253) 576-1456
Fax: (877) 751-6368
More Information: http://ShotcreteConsulting.com
Shotcrete Report on Glass Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Premix
549.3R-09: Report on Glass Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Premix
This report introduces glass fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) premix and reviews the state of knowledge regarding selection of materials, mixture proportions, and manufacturing methods for producing premix products. Also highlighted is a diverse range of GFRC premix applications from around the world and dry-bagged premix materials that are used in surface bonding, stucco, and certain shotcrete applications. Available in hard copy or PDF format
To learn more or to order this document, go to 549.3R-09: Report on Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Premix. $56.50 (ACI members $34.00); Order Code 549309.EM.
How to order:
Phone: 248-848-3800, and mention order code 549309.EM
Click: 549.3R-09: Report on Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Premix
More from ACI – ACI has additional titles on this subject. To browse a list of the related titles, click on one of the links above. The related items appear along the right side of the web page.
Please forward this message to others that may be interested in this information.
If you are an ACI member, be sure to log in to obtain the member discount. Prices do not include postage and, if applicable, tax. Expedited delivery (overnight or two-day) is available. Contact ACI for appropriate tax and postage fees. For additional information, visit ACI’s online bookstore at www.concrete.org, e-mail bkstore at concrete.org, or call 248-848-3800.
American Concrete Institute
Phone: 248-848-3800
Online: www.concrete.org
P.O. Box 9094
Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094
USA
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If you have questions, Get FREE Shotcrete/Concrete/Gunite answers from North America’s #1 Shotcrete expert:
Leo Waddell
Dry-Mix & Wet-Mix Shotcrete Process Trainer/Evaluator
13704 50th Ave E.
Tacoma, WA 98446-4156
Phone: (253) 576-1456
Fax: (877) 751-6368
More Information: http://ShotcreteConsulting.com
ASA Shotcrete What’s In The Mix
The American Shotcrete Association’s
What’s In The Mix, An Informational Bi-Monthly E-Newsletter – December 09, #2
ASA Non-Member EditionItems in this issue:
Free World of Concrete 2010 Registration & Discounted Seminars Use the link below to register free for the 2010 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, February 2-5, 2010. You can also take advantage of a $40 savings on each seminar you register for. http://registration.experient-inc.com/ShowWOC101/Default.aspx?SourceCode=A17 As a World of Concrete show sponsor, ASA benefits from each show registration placed thru the above link. Your registration will help us minimize the cost of promoting shotcrete to the concrete industry at this very important show. We also encourage you to offer the link for free registration to your customers via email or on your web site. 2010 ASA Annual Membership Meeting & 5th Annual Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards Banquet This year’s Annual Meeting and Award Banquet will be held at the Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas, NV on February 2, 2010. The open bar reception begins at 6:00 pm and the dinner\banquet begins at 7:00 pm. You can obtain a registration form for this enjoyable and important evening on the ASA web site at: http://www.shotcrete.org/pdf_files/ASA%202010%20Banquet%20Reg%20Form.pdff 12/31/2009 Deadline For ASA Outstanding Project Awards Sponsorship Sponsorship of this event offers your organization exceptional exposure through many venues while supporting a critical event that allows ASA to display the versatility and value of the shotcrete process to the entire construction industry. In short, this event plays a critical role in our efforts to expand the use of shotcrete. Sponsorship exposure will include acknowledgement and display of sponsor logos at the Annual Meeting, in the ASA Booth during World of Concrete, on the ASA Web site, an issue of ASA’s e-newsletter, and in the upcoming awards issue of Shotcrete magazine. All Web site and e-mail displays will include hot-links to each sponsor’s Web site. For information on becoming a sponsor, contact ASA at 248/848-3780 or visit: http://www.shotcrete.org/pdf_files/2009BanquetSponsorForm.pdf ASA 2010 Annual Committee Meeting Schedule The ASA 2010 Annual Committee Meetings are open to all individuals (ASA members & non-members) and there is no registration fee. The ASA 2010 Annual Committee Meetings will be held at the Las Vegas Conventions Center (Room S225) February 1, 2010. The ASA committee meetings are held in conjunction with the World of Concrete show. Click here to access the committee meeting schedule Government Projects Open for Bid ASA will post links to government projects currently open for bid which involve or are related to shotcrete, in this and all future issues of this e-newsletter. Links will only display in the ASA member edition. |
Special thanks to our current Shotcrete magazine advertisers who make the printed issue and e-magazine possible! | |
| ASA has replaced its mass e-mails with this twice a month E-Newsletter. We are doing this to reduce the number of e-mails our Members and subscribers receive, while still keeping you informed of your association’s new products, services, events and other initiatives. In exchange, we ask that you add info@shotcrete.org to your “allowed e-mail addresses”.Questions & comments can be forwarded to any of the following:
Phone: 248/848-3780 ——————————————————————————————– If you have questions, Get FREE Shotcrete/Concrete/Gunite answers from North America’s #1 Shotcrete expert: Leo Waddell Dry-Mix & Wet-Mix Shotcrete Process Trainer/Evaluator More Information: http://ShotcreteConsulting.com |
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