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New from ACI- SP270, Advances in the Material Science of Concrete CD-ROM
This CD-ROM consists of ten papers that were presented by ACI Committee 236 at the ACI Spring convention in Chicago, IL, in 2010. Topics include Characterization of the Nanostructure and Microstructure of Concrete, Cracking Reduction, Incorporating Nanofibers into Concrete Mixtures,and Material Behavior Reinforced with Examinations at the Microstructural Level.
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New from ACI- SP269, Concrete: The Sustainable Material Choice CD-ROM
This CD-ROM consists of seven papers that were presented by ACI Committees 130 and 233 at the ACI Spring convention in San Antonio, TX, in 2009. Topics include Performance-Based Specifications for Concrete to Advance Sustainable Development, Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Sustainability, and Cementitious Blends and Their Impact on Sustainable Construction.
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New from ACI- 551.2R-10, Design Guide for Tilt-Up Concrete Panels
This guide presents information to expand on the provisions of ACI 318, Section 14.8 applied to the design of site-cast precast, or tilt-up, concrete panels, and to provide a comprehensive procedure for the design of these important structural elements. In addition, this guide provides design recommendations for various support and load conditions not specifically covered in ACI 318.
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New from ACI- 363R-10, Report on High Strength Concrete
This report summarizes currently available information about high strength concrete. Topics discussed include selection of materials, concrete mixture proportions, ordering, batching, mixing, transporting, placing, quality control, concrete properties, structural design, economic considerations, and applications.
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New from ACI- SP-268CD, Fiber-Reinforced Concrete in Practice
This CD-ROM consists of 14 papers that were presented at ACI conventions in Charlotte, NC,and Denver, CO, in 2006. Selected examples of FRC applications highlighted in this special publication include slab-on-ground, jointless slabs, thin section composites, prefabricated modular housing elements, concrete buried structures, concrete infrastructure repair, fire-resistant concrete, decorative concrete, and shotcrete.
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New from ACI- 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 effects of fiber reinforcement are evaluated for various physical, short-term, and long-term benefits they impart to the concrete mixture. A variety of test methods, conditions, and properties are reported. The various properties listed, in addition to the wide variety of the choices available in formulating matrix systems, allow performance-based specification of concrete materials using fibers to become a viable option. This document provides a historical basis and an overview of the current knowledge of FRC materials for tailoring new, sustainable, and durable concrete mixtures.
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New from ACI- 522R-10, Report on Pervious Concrete
This report provides technical information on the application of pervious concrete, design methods, materials, properties, mixture proportioning, construction methods, testing, and inspection.
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New from ACI- Report on Early-Age Cracking: Causes, Measurement, and Mitigation
Early-age cracking is a challenge for the concrete industry. Materials selection, environmental conditions, and field practices all have considerable influence on the propensity for early-age cracking to occur. This document focuses on thermal- and moisture-related deformations; both are materials-related and contribute to early-age cracking. The document provides detailed reviews on the causes of deformation and cracking, test methods for assessing shrinkage and thermal deformation properties, and mitigation strategies for reducing early-age cracking.
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Reduced Registration Fees to World of Concrete 2010 Ends 12/29/09 - Register Now!
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! (If prompted, enter code A21.)
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ACI Offers a New Standard on Tolerances for Precast Concrete
This Reference Specification provides standard tolerances for precast concrete construction, and covers both dimensional tolerances for structural precast concrete members used in building construction and erection tolerances for these members.
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ACI Offers a New Specification on Testing
This Reference Specification covers Testing Agency requirements for field and laboratory testing of ready mixed concrete delivered to the project. It is intended for use by specifiers, architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and other groups interested in monitoring the quality of concrete used in project construction.
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ACI Offers SP-261: Tenth ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology
The 21 papers in this publication include Durability of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete; Shrinkage Reducing Effect of a Combination of Internal Curing and Shrinkage Compensating Agents on High-Performance Concrete; and Geopolymer Concrete Sustainable Cementless Concrete.
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Vote now for ACI 2010 officers
All individual paying ACI members are eligible to vote in the annual election of ACI's officers through online web-balloting. The balloting will be open through January 15, 2010 (midnight E.S.T.)
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ACI Offers New CD-ROM on Slag Cement Concrete
This CD-ROM contains eight papers that provide insight on recent slag cement concrete developments in academia, the concrete industry, and in real life applications of slag cement concrete.
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ACI Offers SP-262: Ninth ACI International Conference on Superplasticizers and Other Chemical Admixtures
Topics in this publication include Use of a Supplemental Agent to Improve Flowability of Ultra-High Performance Concrete; Performance of Superplasticizers in Blended Cement Systems; and Multifunctional Chemical Admixture to Reduce Quality Control Requirements of Self-Consolidated Concrete.
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ACI Offers Updated Publication on Design
This publication provides information for the engineering design and analysis of beams, one-way slabs, footings, pile caps, columns, and seismic design.
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ACI Offers Updated Document on Bond Strength
This guide is provided to help designers take advantage of higher bond strength exhibited by high relative rib area bars in the calculation of tension lap splice length and development length of bar reinforcement.
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Registration has been extended for the ACI Fall 2009 Convention!
Online registration will be closing on October 25, 2009. After October 25, 2009 registration can be made onsite at the ACI Registration Desk.
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Hotel rates for the New Orleans Marriott have been extended through October 16, 2009
To ensure you receive the newly reduced hotel rate of $198, register today! Room reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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ACI Offers Free 2010 World of Concrete Registration
Free admission (save up to $65) and discounted seminar fees (save up to $40 per seminar), courtesy of the American Concrete Institute. World of Concrete is the industry's only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. Featuring exhibits with the industry's leading suppliers showcasing innovative products and technologies, exciting demonstrations and competitions, a world-class education program, and the information you need to help sustain and grow your business.
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