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ASA News
ASA’s 2012-2013 Graduate Scholarship Program is now Open
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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.
WEB EXCLUSIVES
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: 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.
WEB EXCLUSIVES
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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Shotcrete Training: What’s in the Mix
Welcome to What’s in the Mix, an informational bi-weekly eNewsletter for ASA members and customers designed to highlight current events from ASA.
ASA News
Winter 2012 Shotcrete eMagazine
Check out our latest issue of Shotcrete Magazine!
This issue includes:
> Department of Transportation Projects
> ASA’s 2012 Buyers Guide
> Updated ACI Certification Policies for Shotcrete Nozzlemen
> ASA’s Pool & Recreational Shotcrete Committee – Position Paper #1: Compressive Values of Pool Shotcrete
ASA Spring Committee Meeting Schedule
Saturday, March 17, 2012
ACI Spring Convention | Dallas, TX
Spring Committee Schedule has been posted:
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Sustainability Committee
9:00 – 10:000 AM | Pool Committee
10:00 – 11:00 AM | Education Committee
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Underground Committee
12:00 – 12:30 PM | Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 PM | Safety Committee
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Publication Committee
2:00 – 4:00 PM | Marketing Committee
4:00 – 5:30 PM | Board of Direction
Click here for the full ASA Calendar
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Shotcrete Training: Concrete Industry News
Demand for Aggregates to Exceed 48 Billion Metric Tons |
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| The global market for construction aggregates is expected to increase 5.2% per year through 2015 to 48.3 billion metric tons. | |
Industry Supports BIM IDM for Cast-in-Place Concrete |
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| A working group of the American Concrete Institute’s Committee 131 on Building Information Modeling is actively developing an Information Delivery Manual for cast-in-place concrete. | |
2012 International Concrete Sustainability Conference |
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| Speakers have been selected for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s seventh annual International Concrete Sustainability Conference to be held May 7-10 in Seattle. | |
Construction Materials Prices Rise Moderately in January |
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| Construction Association notes that recent slowdown in year-over-year producer price change has been reversed for several key items. | |
Contractors Pessimistic About Transportation Construction |
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| Contractors are not hopeful for increased transportation work in 2012, according to a report issued by the AGC and Computer Guidance Corp. | |
Shotcrete Presents: Concrete Construction News
Shotcrete Presents: Concrete Construction News
TCA Achievement Award Winners Announced |
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| The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has announced the recipients of the 21st Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. | |
NRMCA Excellence in Quality Award |
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| Cemstone has been chosen as a Category A recipient of the 2011 NRMCA Excellence in Quality Awards. | |
Case Supports Habitat for Humanity |
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| Case Construction Equipment provided contributions totaling $7,500 to support home-building projects by Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio. | |
Contractor Builds Volleyball Courts for March of Dimes |
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| Hubbard Construction, Winter Park, Fla., received the Case Community Challenge award for building volleyball courts for the March of Dimes. | |
Productivity Equals Profit |
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 As owners get ever lower prices for their projects, contractors must find ways to improve productivity to gain a little profit. Here’s how to increase productivity in the office and on the jobsite. |
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Appetite for Stained Concrete |
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A Subway restaurant in West Haven, Utah, chooses acid stain for the new location’s floor. This project may lead the sandwich chain to use stains on other locations in the region.
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Forming Concrete Steps |
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Following up from last month’s column, Joe Nasvik discusses materials and procedures needed to properly form concrete stairs.
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In the Zone |
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Concrete Surfaces & Decorative Pavilion will include a How-To Zone for contractors who polish, coat, and repair concrete. Check out what’s in store this year. |
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Certifications at WOC 2012 |
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Maintain a competitive edge and continue your education by getting certified. Various certification training courses with written and performance examinations are offered throughout the week during WOC. |
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Discounted 12-Hour WOC Packages |
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Purchase a Super Pass packages when you register for WOC 2012 and save 25% or more! |
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Registration Now Open! |
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You now can register for World of Concrete 2012. Register today and save on Exhibits-Only and Seminar pricing.
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Book Your Hotel Reservations Today |
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Find the best hotels, at the lowest rates, in the most convenient locations. As the only official hotel vendor, World of Concrete Housing offers you the biggest savings and valuable perks to make sure you have a great time in Las Vegas! Prefer to book by phone? Call 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. EST. |
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