ABOUT THE MCC
The Minnesota Concrete Council (MCC) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1989. 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’s membership base represents design, construction and support industries associated with reinforced and post-tensioned concrete construction. MCC is proud of its growing and diverse membership. Its broad-based membership rivals that of any other local or regional association in the cast-in-place concrete industry. MCC is made up of representatives from the design, construction and support industries related to the reinforced and post-tensioned concrete construction industry.
Education & Events
Presenters are brought in to address items of specific interest and need pertinent to the local area. Monthly breakfast meetings, half-day symposiums and hands-on educational opportunities are offered throughout the calendar year. MCC isn't only about excellent educational opportunities. Two scholarship fundraising events our held every year. Join us in August for our sell-out golf outing and in September for our wildly popular sporting clay shoot.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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History of Concrete - How it Started
Learn more488 History of Concrete - How it Started 2024-05-08 12:00:00 2024-05-08 13:00:00 #f57921Concrete is the second most used material in the world, only exceeded by water. It is also one of our oldest construction materials starting thousands of years ago. It continues to evolve and allows us to make the tallest buildings, bridges, and roadways.
So how did our ancestors find out that if we heated rocks, we could make cement and then make concrete? How did we discover the multi-step process of making our modern concrete?
This presentation will take us through the journey of how cement and concrete developed. Along this journey, we will see how the discovery of fire, bricks, pottery, pyramids, and lighthouses played a major role in the development of concrete.
Presenter: Luke M. Snell, P.E., FACI, Honorary Member -ACI Concrete Consultant
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In-Person Breakfast Meeting: Troubleshooting Concrete Cracking
Learn more490 In-Person Breakfast Meeting: Troubleshooting Concrete Cracking 2024-06-06 07:30:00 2024-06-06 09:30:00 #f57921Cracking is a natural, expected, and accepted behavior of concrete. However, cracks may affect the appearance, function, durability, service life, or more seriously, the structural integrity of the concrete. For these reasons, designers, concrete producers, and contractors are always trying to control or minimize the amount and severity of concrete cracking. This presentation will cover the fundamental causes of cracking, crack investigations, and recommendations for troubleshooting concrete cracks.
Presenter: Kim Basham, PhD, P.E., FACI, Senior Structural Engineer, KB Engineering, LLC
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MCC Run With Strength 5k and Scholarship Fundraiser
Learn more487 MCC Run With Strength 5k and Scholarship Fundraiser 2024-06-08 08:00:00 2024-06-08 11:30:00 #262626Join us on Saturday, June 8, 2024, for MCC's first Run With Strength 5k Fun Run and Scholarship Fundraiser! All net proceeds from this event benefit the MCC Scholarship Fund.
Not up for the 5k distance (3.1 miles)? Join our Family One Mile! Same start time & location, different distance!
Schedule of Events:
8:00 am - Registration Opens
8:45 am - Line up at the start
9:00 am - Shotgun Start
11:00 am - Award Ceremony
Cost to Participate:
Kids ages 7 and under: FREE
Kids ages 8 - 14: $25 ($20 early bird until 5/1)
Kids ages 15 - 18: $30 ($25 early bird until 5/1)
Adults ages 19 - 99: $50 (Adults aged 100+....FREE! $40 early bird until 5/1)
Family One Mile: $25 for anyone ages 8+.Registration includes: T-shirt, snacks and beverages. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age category.
*Strollers are welcome, bikes will not be permitted.
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Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms: Resilient Structures, Sustainable Communities
Learn more489 Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms: Resilient Structures, Sustainable Communities 2024-06-12 12:00:00 2024-06-12 13:00:00 #f57921The presentation will provide background on safe rooms and storm shelters as well as their performance objective, current design references, and where they are required in the IBC and IEBC. We will explore how design and construction criteria for safe rooms and storm shelters result in resilience to tornadoes and hurricanes and provide enhanced sustainability for communities. Precast and cast in place examples will be shared.
Presenters: Pataya Scott, PhD (FEMA) and Glenn Overcash, PE (AECOM / FEMA Contractor)
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History
Prior to the Minnesota Concrete Council, there was not a good local, single-source of unbiased information on how we can do a better job of designing and building with cast-in-place concrete.
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 our structures, and to educate decision-makers on the benefits of quality concrete construction.
Initial meetings regarding the concept of a cast-in-place concrete group occurred in the fall of 1988. The construction industry was quite robust and other organizations were actively promoting their delivery systems as being the best in terms durability, speed, economics and schedule. Many felt the advantages of cast-in-place concrete outnumbered and outweighed those other systems and the group was formed in early 1989.
The founders had a multifold vision as to the shape and needs of the industry and setup the organization to meet those future needs. Several areas were ear-marked for development:
1. Continuing education for professionals was coming and MCC could be the organization that could readily provide training and education for these new requirements. Similar training requirements now apply to construction superintendents.
2. Technical advances in the concrete industry were occurring and a forum was needed to present the results and educate the stakeholders of the industry.
3. An organization was needed to design and undertake future research projects related to CIP.
4. Environmental impacts on the construction industry were eminent and the organization could address the purposeful reuse of waste-stream materials.
5. Conservation of energy was coming to the fore and green thinking has now overtaken the industry in conjunction with Item 4 above.
MCC's first educational meeting consisted of about 20 people. MCC educational meetings now currently average 125 people including architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, ready-mix producers, testing labs, attorneys and materials suppliers!
MCC has been a major force in training, improving and evolving the technical practices and the competence of the CIP industry. All and all, the organization has been quite successful and has tremendous potential for even more success in the future. New technology develops quickly, and the organization provides a forum for presentation, review and evaluation of the pros and cons of these new developments.
