UPCOMING EVENTS
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Breakfast Meeting - Moisture Mitigation in Existing Slabs
Learn more166 Breakfast Meeting - Moisture Mitigation in Existing Slabs 2020-02-27 07:30:00 2020-02-27 09:00:00 #f57921Moisture-related problems with floor coverings and coatings applied over concrete slabs have become a serious and costly issue for designers, constructors, manufacturers, installers, and owners. Problems are being experienced on both new and renovation projects. For renovation projects, the contractor must deal with existing slabs that may emit higher levels of moisture than can be tolerated by the new floor covering system. This presentation will discuss many of the options currently used to help with moisture-related problems on renovation projects and existing slabs.
Matthew Sheehan, President of Concrete & Construction Consultants, LLC (3CON), will be the presenter.
Registration opens at 7:00 am. A full hot breakfast buffet will be served beginning at 7:15 am. The presentation will begin at 8:00 am and will conclude by 9:00 am.
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ACI Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician Certification Class
Learn more167 ACI Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician Certification Class 2020-03-03 2020-03-05 #f57921THIS IS A TWO-DAY CLASS THAT WILL BE HELD MARCH 4-5, 2020
A Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform laboratory procedures required for preparation and testing of masonry construction-related materials including brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars, and grouts.
Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of field procedures selected from the following ASTM test methods and practices:- C90 - Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
- C140/C140M - Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
- C270 - Mortar for Unit Masonry
- C780 and C780 Annex - Pre-construction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
- C1019 - Sampling and Testing Grout
- C1314 - Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
- C1552 - Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
The program is based on content from the following ASTM Specifications and Test Methods:
- C67 - Test Method for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
- C90 - Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
- C109 - Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars
- C140 - Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry
- C270 - Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
- C780 - Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars of Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
- C1019 - Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
- C1314 - Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
- C1552 - Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
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Tech Talk Tuesday - ACI Repair Code
Learn more133 Tech Talk Tuesday - ACI Repair Code 2020-03-10 11:30:00 2020-03-10 13:30:00 #f57921This presentation will introduce the ACI 562-16, “Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary.” This is the first U.S. code produced specifically for the repair of reinforced concrete. A new guide document for the code with additional information and project examples that help users interpret the code requirements will also be highlighted.
Topics covered in this presentation will include:
• Why a repair code is needed
• The philosophy behind ACI 562
• How the code promotes consistency in repair design
• Recognizing repair constructionThe presenter will be Khaled Nahlawi, PhD, PE - Senior Engineer at the American Concrete Institute
Registration and lunch open at 11:30 am. The presentation will begin around noon and end by 1:30 pm.
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Board of Directors Meeting - March 2020
Learn more121 Board of Directors Meeting - March 2020 2020-03-12 07:30:00 2020-03-12 09:00:00 #778286This meeting is intended for members of the MCC Board of Directors and the Chairs of MCC Committees. It is an "invite only" meeting. Questions? Contact Margaret Mills.
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Our Mission
The Minnesota Concrete Council (MCC) is dedicated to advancing education, technical practice, scientific investigation and research into cast-in-place construction by organizing the efforts of its members for a non-profit public service.
MCC was created to bring proven methods and new ideas together, to educate its members on how to improve the quality and use of concrete in structures, and to educate decision-makers on the benefits of quality concrete construction.
BECOME A MEMBER
MCC is proud of its growing and diverse membership. Our members represent the broadest based membership of any other local or regional organization in the cast-in-place concrete industry.
Membership represents design, construction and support industries associated with reinforced and post-tensioned concrete construction. MCC is a member-driven organization that derives its strength from both the diversity and involvement of its members. Take advantage of all MCC has to offer by joining today!
WHAT’S NEW
MCC is a dynamic organization! There’s always something going on of interest to members and the cast-in-place concrete construction industry in general. Here’s just a few:
HOT TOPICS
MCC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
MCC is currently accepting applications for the 2020 scholarship program. Any student attending school in Minnesota or any Minnesota student attending a non-Minnesota school are eligible to apply. Check out the scholarship page for more details. Application deadline is December 1. Thanks goes out to the Scholarship Committee for their commitment of time!
EVENTS
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT!
Members can take advantage of member pricing when registering at all MCC continuing education programs. The price to attend a breakfast meeting will be $25 ($20 early-bird) for members and $25 ($30 early-bird) for non-members. Your membership will pay for itself! Not a member? Join today!
STUDENT COMPETITION
FRC Bowling Ball Competition
A Regional FRC Bowling Ball Competition will be held 12/10 at the University of St. Thomas. The objective of the competition is to demonstrate the behavior of fiber reinforcement within concrete, to gain experience in forming and fabricating a fiber-reinforced concrete element, and to encourage creativity with compliance in engineering design and analysis.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
Involvement with MCC has given me a direct connection to the best and brightest in Minnesota’s concrete industry, from concrete and cement suppliers, to concrete design experts, to concrete product suppliers.Thor Heimdahl, PE, SE – Sr. Structural Engineer at Life Time Architecture & Design
People don't know what they're missing. MCC has a tradition at its breakfast meetings that all attendees stand up and introduce themselves and tell everyone what they do. When you see the players in that room, you realize how important it is to be there. If you're in this industry, you need contacts and resources. And they're all in that room!Dean Stroschein – Trade Superintendent at Knutson Construction
Participating in MCC has given me the opportunity to connect with and learn about the perspectives of other individuals involved in concrete construction. As a design engineer, it has been immensely helpful to learn more about how suppliers, contractors, and testing agencies perform their duties.Doug Nagel - Associate, Senior Structural Engineer at VAA, LLC
