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ACI/ASA Awards Nominations Due
**** CHAPTER ACTIVITY AWARD ****
The Chapter Activities Award was established in 1975 to recognize individuals for their outstanding service to ACI Chapters and outstanding service in the promotion and development of a chapter or chapters. Nominations for the 2011 Chapter Activities Award must be submitted by July 9, 2010 for consideration.
Presentation of this award will take place at the 2011 Spring ACI Tampa Convention.
For more information, go to:
**** ACI CERTIFICATION AWARD ****
The ACI Certification Award was established in 2004 to recognize individuals and organizations that have made notable contributions to the advancement of ACI Certification. Notable contributions may be but are not limited to: involvement in the general areas of developing, maintaining, delivering, promoting, specifying, or enforcing requirements for ACI Certification programs. Nominees need not be ACI members. Please submit your nominations by May 31, 2010. For more information, go to:
**** CHAPTER & CERTIFICATION ROUNDTABLE **** The fall 2010 Chapter & Certification Roundtable is scheduled for October 11-12 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Chapters are welcome to send two (2) representatives.
Local Sponsoring Groups who are not ACI Chapters may also participate in the certification portion of the roundtable on Tuesday, October 12 from 7:30 AM -
12:15 PM.
The spring 2011 Chapter & Certification Roundtable will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah – date to be determined.
For more information, contact Diane Pociask at diane.pociask@concrete.org.
http://www.concrete.org/members/mem_info_awards.htm#certificationaward
American Shotcrete Association March Mid Month News
The American Shotcrete Association’s
What’s In The Mix, An Informational Bi-Monthly E-Newsletter – March 2010, #1
ASA Non-Member EditionItems in this issue:
New ASA Directors and Officers With terms beginning February 2, 2010, the ASA membership has elected the following individuals to leadership roles in the association. Patrick Bridger, Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. was elected to a 2-year term as President. Joe Hutter, King Packaged Materials Company, was elected to a 2-year term as Vice President. Elected to 1-year terms were Secretary Michael Cotter, Consultant, and Treasurer Ted Sofis, Sofis Company, Inc. Four new ASA Directors were elected to terms beginning February 2, 2010. The new Directors are William T Drakeley Jr., Drakeley Industries, LLC , Charles Hanskat, Concrete Engineering Group, LLC, Tom Norman, Airplaco Equipment Company, and Ray Schallom III, Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. The 2010 International Bridge Conference ASA will for the second year in a row participate as an exhibitor at the 2010 International Bridge Conference (IBC) in Pittsburgh, PA June 6-9, 2010. ASA will be in booth #607 on the main show isle. ASA is also pleased to announce that it will be conducting a 90 minute workshop (an overview of the shotcrete process and how it’s versatility has lead to its growing use for the rehabilitation of bridges and other concrete structures) lead by ASA Officers Ted Sofis, Sofis Company Inc. and Joe Hutter, King Packaged Materials Company. The presentation is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2010 at 1:30pm. For more information and/or to register for the show, visit www.InternationalBridgeConference.org/. The ASA Spring Committee Meeting Schedule The ASA 2010 Spring Committee Meetings in Chicago, IL are open to all individuals (ASA members & non-members) and there is no registration fee. The ASA Spring Committee Meetings will be held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel (SUPERIOR B and Suite 936) March 20-22, 2010. Check the ASA Shotcrete Calendar for specific meeting times and listings. The ASA committee meetings are held in conjunction with the ACI Spring Convention. Click here to access the committee meeting schedule The Winter 2010 Shotcrete E-Magazine Link http://www.shotcrete.org/ASA_E_Mag/10WinterShotcreteEMAG/index.html 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!
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North America’s Leading Trainer, Evaluator and Concrete Consultant:
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
New Report on the Physical Properties and Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
544.5R-10: Report on the Physical Properties and Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
This document addresses the physical properties and durability of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). The various properties addressed and the wide selection available in formulating matrix systems allow performance-based specification of concrete materials using fibers to become a viable reality. The objective of this report is to provide a historical basis about current knowledge for concrete professionals to use in tailoring new, sustainable, and durable concrete mixtures. Available in hard copy or PDF format.
To learn more or to order this document, go to 544.5R-10: Report on the Physical Properties and Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete. $62.50 (ACI members $38.00); Order Code 544510.EM.
How to order:
Phone: 248-848-3800, and mention order code 544510.EM
Click: 544.5R-10: Report on the Physical Properties and Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
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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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North America’s Leading Shotcrete Consultant
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
New Report on Pervious Concrete Applications
522R-10: Report on Pervious Concrete
This report provides technical information on pervious concrete’s application, design methods, materials, properties, mixture proportioning, construction methods, testing, and inspection. Available in hard copy or PDF format.
To learn more or to order this document, go to 522R-10: Report on Pervious Concrete. $67.50 (ACI members $41.00); Order Code 52210.EM.
How to order:
Phone: 248-848-3800, and mention order code 52210.EM
Click: 522R-10: Report on Pervious Concrete
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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, 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
Kuwait Shotcrete, Cement and Concrete Conference and Exhibition Details
“Towards Sustainable Shotcrete, Cement and Concrete industry”
Dear Leo at Shotcrete Training,
The Kuwait Cement and Concrete Conference and Exhibition aims to present the latest advances related to the study and use of cementitious materials and cutting-edge developments in the science and engineering of construction concrete. The event will bring together academics and industrialists, researchers and practitioners, engineers and scientists, all of whom will be presenting up-to-the-minute results looking at the performance and properties of cement and concrete.
This two-day conference will address societal and sustainability concerns, including environmental impact, durability and lifetime prediction, material recycling, low energy materials, building codes, maintenance and repair of structures and concrete in hot and aggressive environments.
The Kuwait Cement and Concrete Conference and Exhibition is committed to focusing on the current concerns of cement and concrete professionals and to address local and world-wide problems through presentations, seminars and workshops along with a selection of keynote addresses and technical papers to make this conference highly beneficial to professionals involved in the world of concrete.Call for Papers
The theme of the conference is “Towards Sustainable Cement and Concrete industry”. The scientific committee invites authors to submit papers related to the theme with particular interest in the following areas:
Dead line for receiving abstracts is 31/3/2010.
Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring?
Cement , concrete and building materials companies are invited to exhibit their products , solutions and services to the largest gathering of construction professionals in Kuwait.hudhaib@kccce.com
For details, please contact Mr. Hudhaib Al-Allatti at
Please send abstracts to:Dr. Moetaz El-Hawary, head of the scientific committee, hmoetaz@yahoo.com or info@aci-kw.org
ACI Manual of Concrete Inspection – 10th Edition
ACI Manual of Concrete Inspection – 10th Edition Available
This manual is intended to guide, assist, and instruct concrete inspectors and others engaged in concrete construction and testing, including field engineers, construction superintendents, supervisors, laboratory and field technicians, and workers. Designers may also find the manual to be a valuable reference by using the information to better adapt their designs to the realities of field construction.
To learn more or to order this document, go to SP-2 (2007): ACI Manual of Concrete Inspection – 10th Edition. $133.50 (ACI members $80.00); Order Code SP22007.EM.
How to order:
Phone: 248-848-3800, and mention order code SP22007.EM
Click: SP-2 (2007): ACI Manual of Concrete Inspection – 10th Edition
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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, 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
