Archive for March, 2012
Shotcrete Training: Concrete Industry News: How to’s
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Pumping Concrete Safely
"Use of an S-elbow on a concrete pump hose can lead to a dangerous situation. Hose whippings are one of the more prominent and deadly accidents associated with the use of a concrete pump," wrote Christi Collins, executive director of the American Concrete Pumping Association.
Getting the Coating to Stick
Performance of the coating is 80% dependent on surface preparation. If the coating doesn’t stick, it isn’t going to work. Always start with a survey to assess surface contamination, looking for such things as oils, acids, salts, and other elements that will impair the coating.
Strength Testing of Hardened Concrete
There are several methods for testing the strength of hardened concrete. The two methods described here involve testing cylinders and beams. Some test methods are completely nondestructive and some are slightly destructive, leaving holes that are relatively small and easily patched.
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Forming a Concrete Circular Staircase
Jerry Jaksha, owner of Mesa Vista Design, Rio Rancho, N.M., was commissioned to create a concrete and foam house in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, designed around a 24-step, full 360-degree concrete circular staircase.
Shaking Things Up
New consolidation tools address current concrete design and construction practices.
Shotcrete Training: Concrete Industry News–ACI Announces…
INDUSTRY NEWS
Local Company Wins National Innovation Award
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has recognized A & B Concrete Pumping (2007) Ltd. with the prestigious Excellence in Innovation Award.
ACI Announces New Officers for 2012
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2012-2013 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2012 Convention in Dallas, Texas.
IAGI Board of Directors and Officers Elected
Members of the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) recently voted to fill four seats on IAGI’s Board of Directors.
CSDA Elects 2012 Board and Officers
The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) is pleased to announce new 2012 Board members who were elected at the 40th Annual CSDA Convention and Tech Fair.
CRSI Names Kim Michael-Lee Chief Financial Officer
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Michael-Lee, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer.
Shotcrete Training: News – How Tablets Will Transform Construction Industry
INDUSTRY NEWS
How Tablets Will Transform Construction
Tablet computers will change construction project workflow.
iPad App to Replace Printed Blueprints?
A small startup’s unique platform for construction plan management could save the industry billions.
Sustainable Concrete Toboggan Prize Goes to Ryerson University
The Greater Northern Concrete Toboggan Race recently concluded its 38th year in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
ACPA Applauds U.S. Senate’s Approval of S. 1813
The ACPA expressed its thanks and appreciation to the U.S. Senate for passing its two-year, $109 billion transportation bill.
ASA Announces the Election of New President and Officers
The American Shotcrete Association announced the election of Joe Hutter, King Packaged Materials Company, and the 2012 class of new Officers and Directors.
New Look for CSDA
The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association proudly celebrated its 40th anniversary with celebrations at the World of Concrete and the CSDA 2012 Convention.
Shotcrete Training: Decorative Concrete 2012
Artistry in Decorative Concrete 2012
Check out the 2012 Artistry in Decorative Concrete presenters and learn how each artist uses concrete and what they did at the Artistry Demos at World of Concrete 2012.
Shaking Things Up
New consolidation tools address current concrete design and construction practices.
Not Winging It
Crew uses epoxy to rejuvenate damaged concrete floor for this Toronto-based food supplier.
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CONCRETE
Video: Artistry in Concrete CIM Students
Hear from Tanya Komas, director of the CIM program at CSU Chico, and Bryan James, a student with the program about a summer internship where students worked on the restoration of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
Quiet, Safe Pavement
At the World of Concrete in January, the International Grooving & Grinding Association presented the results of research on what they are calling the Next Generation Concrete Surface.
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A Concrete Work of Art
London architect David Chipperfield designed the new and improved St. Louis Art Museum by looking at concrete as a form of art and creating a new art piece almost entirely out of concrete.
Concrete 101
Fifth graders learn all about making cement, rocks, and water into
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Shotrete Training: Concrete Industry News Shorts
INDUSTRY NEWS
Sustainable Concrete Toboggan Award
Ryerson University won the Greater Northern Concrete Toboggan Race and a prize for building the most sustainable concrete toboggan.
New Database of Green Building Products Launch |
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| Leedhomedepot.com offers information on products that may contribute to the requirements of the LEED for Homes program. | |
SCC 2013: First Announcement and Call for Abstracts |
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| The Fifth North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) will be held in Chicago, US, May 13-15, 2013. | |
ASTM International Launches a Nuclear Portal |
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| A new section of the ASTM International website collects ASTM nuclear-related work in a single source. | |
Environmental Impacts of Concrete Report Released |
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| Researchers at the University of Washington’s College of Built Environment’s Carbon Leadership Forum developed standards to track and report the environmental footprint of concrete. | |
