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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: 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.
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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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. | |
Shotcrete Training: ACI Certification Process Updates
Dear ACI Certification Sponsoring Group:
Here is the latest update from the ACI Certification Department.
**** CHAPTER & CERTIFICATION ROUNDTABLE ****
The Spring 2012 Chapter & Certification Roundtable is scheduled for April 23-24 in Phoenix, Arizona. North American chapters are invited to send up to two (2) representatives and ACI will help subsidize travel expenses. Sponsoring Groups who are not ACI Chapters may also participate in the certification portion of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 24 from 7:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Attendees have indicated this is an excellent program that provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and resolve common problems. The registration deadline is Friday, March 16. For more information, contact Diane Pociask at diane.pociask@concrete.org.
**** STUDENT DISCOUNT ****
In support of your efforts to partner with colleges and universities, ACI Certification offers a 25% student discount off the wholesale exam cost. To receive this discount, you are required to send photocopies of the student‘s ID card or other suitable proof of student status with the exam materials.
Shotcrete Training News – Concrete Industry News
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LEED Green Building Program to Begin Comment Period |
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| The U.S. Green Building Council’s third public comment period for the proposed 2012 update to its LEED green building program opens March 1. | |
2012 Woman of Distinction Award Winner |
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| Kilah Engelke, apprenticeship coordinator for Milwaukee OPCMIA Local 599, was voted this year’s winner for her dedication to her craft and her commitment to her crew. | |
ASCC’s 2012 CEO Forum |
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| Eric Greitens is the keynote and opening session speaker for the American Society of Concrete Contractors’ CEO Forum, July 26-29, 2012 at Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. | |
2012 American Concrete Institute Catalog Now Available |
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| This convenient reference tool can be used throughout the year to help provide solutions to your concrete-related projects. | |
