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Webinar Archives
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| 3/3/21 | #Concrete Tough: Are You Tough Enough | Jereme Montgomery and Art Thompson | 1 Hour |
Concrete is the foundation for everything we build. Concrete is an integ… Concrete is the foundation for everything we build. Concrete is an integral part of homes, businesses, schools, offices, churches, roads, and bridges. The concrete industry is in need of people who aren't afraid of hard work. A career in the concrete industry not only pays well but gives individuals the chance to build something that will stand the test of time. Right now, there is a growing need for concrete contractors, equipment operators, ready mix concrete truck drivers and quality control personnel. #ConcreteTough is a Nebraska based workforce recruitment campaign that exposes youth to the concrete construction industry. This message is communicated through participating in various career fairs, concrete 101 programs, and presented to numerous schools on the different careers the concrete Industry offers. Attendees will learn ways that they can incorporate concrete career awareness into their own workforce recruitment efforts. A short overview of the new Concrete Industry Management degree at South Dakota State University will also be included with this webinar. |
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| 10/13/20 | ACI 360 – Design of Slabs on Ground | Scott Tarr, PE, FACI (North S.Tarr Concrete Consulting) | 2 Hours |
There are five commonly used procedures for designing industrial floor s… There are five commonly used procedures for designing industrial floor slabs. All of them are effective when their recommendations and details are followed. So, how does a designer choose the best method for a particular floor? The most common approach is to determine the type of floor construction needed for expected loading conditions. Then, from the design procedures, select the most appropriate method for determining floor thickness, reinforcement, joint spacing, and other details. This presentation will discuss the ACI 360 “Guide to Design of Slabs on Ground”. It will briefly address the planning, design, and detailing of slabs. Background information on design theories is followed by discussion of the types of slabs, soil-support systems, loadings, and jointing. Some worked design examples for various types of concrete slabs-on-ground will also be covered. |
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| 5/11/21 | Alkali-Silica Reaction in Concrete: Prevention, Test Methods and Standards | Jason H. Ideker, PhD (Professor, Oregon State University) | 1 Hour |
This presentation will focus on alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete… This presentation will focus on alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete. A brief background of the reaction mechanisms and ways to prevent the reaction will be covered. The reliability of standard test methods, within the context of current standards (ASTM C1778 and AASHTO R80) will be highlighted. In addition, several current research projects and international efforts in the area will be highlighted. |
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| 2/23/21 | Avoiding Damage, Distress, and Disappointment in Concrete Structures | Michael W. Lee (Principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates) | 1 Hour |
This presentation reviews failures, damages, and other incidences of poo… This presentation reviews failures, damages, and other incidences of poor performance in concrete structures that have served to shape today's building codes and the standard of care for the profession. Examples range from well-documented, high-profile collapses to lesser known but similarly influential structural and serviceability problems. Case histories will include discussion of excessive cracking, the cause of such distress, and mitigation measures. The case histories will illustrate how small details can often mean the difference between success and disappointment; and how codes have evolved to reduce the risk of future failures. |
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| 1/5/22 | Best of Decorative Concrete 2021 – Ideas for Including Decorative Concrete in Design | Chris Sullivan (The Fenix Group) | 1 Hour |
This presentation will include an overview of the American Society of Co… This presentation will include an overview of the American Society of Concrete Contractors award winning decorative concrete projects across all the major product categories highlighting how concrete can be strong and beautiful. Using the award-winning projects as examples, the presenter will illustrate how various types of concrete materials and finishes can be used across a wide scope of projects. The presenter will explain unique ways in which decorative concrete can be used to enhance projects – providing increased value and aesthetic appeal. |
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| 1/13/21 | Better Design Through Embodied Carbon - Part One of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series | Emily Lorenz, PE | 1 Hour |
Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series… Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series: Now that architects have a good understanding of environmental impacts related to energy use, the next design frontier in tackling climate change is reducing the embodied carbon in buildings. This live webinar will focus on best practices for determining the embodied carbon in a building, including credible sources for embodied carbon data. It will introduce common practices and misconceptions about comparisons of embodied carbon. A case study will be presented that highlights how design decisions may be influenced when comparing among up-front carbon, use-phase carbon, or whole-life carbon. The presentation will highlight existing tools related to quantifying embodied carbon. |
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| 4/6/22 | Building Ethical Cultures | Nicole Zwieg Daly, J.D., Ed.D. (University of St. Thomas) | 1 Hour |
Ethical business cultures continue to prove to be more productive, more … Ethical business cultures continue to prove to be more productive, more innovative, and more meaningful places to work. Let's discuss how to build - and more importantly maintain - an ethical business culture. During this session, learn a little theory and a lot of practical knowledge to maintain your ethical business culture. |
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| 2/3/21 | Building More than Just the Pedestal: An Owner/Developer’s Perspective on Building All Concrete Multifamily Mid-Rise | Ryan Bedford (Bedford Development) | 1 Hour |
Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Ser… Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series: Look around and you’ll see many five to seven story projects being built today with a one- or two-story concrete pedestal, supporting up to five floors of steel or wood frame. These “pedestal” projects are assumed to be the cheapest way to build while longer term ownership implications of these designs are not well understood. This one-hour presentation dispels the myths that are driving the popularity of pedestal construction and demonstrates the value concrete provides. The developer/owner’s perspective on building multi-family housing projects with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) will be presented, and will include design, construction, and energy-efficiency implications, as well as tenant satisfaction. The presenter will overview his use of ICF’s and concrete for the exterior wall system at Kendal Lofts, a 42-unit project in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In addition, the presenter will also discuss his latest all-concrete residential projects in Wisconsin and Florida. |
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| 9/1/21 | Cold Weather Concrete | Ken Hover, PhD (Professor, Cornell University) | 1 Hour |
There is a lot more to cold-weather concrete than just preventing freezi… There is a lot more to cold-weather concrete than just preventing freezing. This webinar will discuss the reasons to protect concrete in cold weather, the ACI definition of cold weather, methods to protect concrete from freezing, and other topics beneficial to contractors, designers, owners, and suppliers who design and build projects in cold weather. |
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| 8/10/23 | Communicating Sustainability: How to share your message about sustainable initiatives. | Kimberly Kayler, CPSM, President, AOE | 1 Hour |
The concrete industry has a goal of carbon neu… The concrete industry has a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. In response to this goal, many industry organizations are tasked with getting their message related to decarbonization and sustainability to their customers, specifiers, and employees. Transparency and recognition of goals and achievements are vital. Kimberly will discuss a variety of methods and materials that should be used to effectively communicate progress. Kimberly will help you identify key ways to communicate the steps your organization is taking, whether that be in the form of a new product or innovative process, that will help your organization reach your sustainability goals. |
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| 8/3/22 | Compressive Strength Failures: Causes, Evaluation and Resolution | Alfred Gardiner, PE (Braun Intertec) and Dan Vruno, PE (American Engineering Testing | 1 Hour |
This presentation will provide information about what is typically done … This presentation will provide information about what is typically done when compressive strength results are less than the design strength. The presentation will cover: 1) The reasons for the low strength 2) How low strength is typically evaluated 3) What resolutions have they experienced |
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| 9/17/20 | Concrete Cracking | Kim D. Basham, PhD, PE, FACI (KB Engineering, LLC) | 1 Hour |
Concrete provides structures with strength, rigidity, and resilience fro… Concrete provides structures with strength, rigidity, and resilience from deformation. These characteristics, however, result in concrete structures lacking the flexibility to move in response to environmental or volume changes. Cracking is usually the first sign of distress in concrete. Cracking of concrete flatwork is natural, expected, and accepted. However, cracks may affect appearance, performance, and maintenance costs. This presentation will discuss the various types of concrete cracks and how to best minimize their occurrence. |
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| 10/5/22 | Concrete Cracking – Best Practices | Kim D. Basham, PhD, PE, FACI. (Senior Structural Engineer, KB Engineering, LLC) | 1 Hour |
Concrete provides structures with strength, rigidity, and resilience fro… Concrete provides structures with strength, rigidity, and resilience from deformation. These characteristics, however, result in concrete structures lacking the flexibility to move in response to environmental or volume changes. Cracking is usually the first sign of distress in concrete. Cracking of concrete flatwork is natural, expected, and accepted. However, cracks may affect appearance, performance, and maintenance costs. This presentation will discuss the various types of concrete cracks and how to best minimize their occurrence. Learning Objectives: |
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| 7/14/21 | Concrete Overlays of Existing Asphalt Streets and Parking Lots | Jon Hansen and Phil Kresge (NRMCA) | 1 Hour |
The performance life of asphalt surfaced parking lots can be extended by… The performance life of asphalt surfaced parking lots can be extended by placing a bonded concrete layer on top of the existing asphalt. This technique has been used for many years for highway, street, and parking lot pavements but still engineers and owners are unfamiliar with the process. This session will cover the publication entitled the Guide to Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots and demonstrate the steps necessary to properly design and construct a concrete overlay. |
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| 1/28/21 | Concrete Pumping 101 | Jim Bury, Director of Placing Equipment at Conforms. | 1 Hour |
The concrete pumping equipment available today is more advanced, reliabl… The concrete pumping equipment available today is more advanced, reliable, and prolific than ever before. So why can’t I find one that can move this perfect mix I just created? The factors that can affect concrete pumping are numerous, inter-related, and sometimes hidden, making the predicting of pumpability seem elusive. So how is the construction industry, which is becoming ever more cost conscious and filled with complicated and demanding concrete requirements, to deal with it on a more simplified level? This presentation will discuss some of the over 50 factors that affect concrete pumping, the basics of how concrete pumping works, how mix designs can be adjusted to accommodate the application’s multiple requirements, and what can be done to help eliminate the jobsite problems that result in a finger pointing exercise and costly downtime. |
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| 1/20/21 | Concrete Systems 101 – An Introduction to Insulating Concrete Forms and Precast Concrete | Micah Garrett (BuildBlock) and Randy Wilson (PCI) | 1 Hour |
Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series… Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series: This presentation will give a brief basic overview of insulating concrete forms (ICFs) and precast concrete. The presenters will answer the following questions: What are ICFs and what is precast concrete? What are the benefits of each system? How is each installed/erected? What types of buildings are constructed from precast concrete and ICFs? |
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| 6/3/20 | Concrete: Adaptive and Resilient Engineering for Climate Change | Julie Buffenbarger | 1 Hour |
Concrete, a core building material, has general properties — including st… View Description Concrete, a core building material, has general properties — including strength, durability, versatility, and relatively low cost— making it the most used building material in the world. the immediate and imminent challenges brought by population growth, urbanization and industrial production have provided an impetus for an increasing need for the resilience of buildings and infrastructure manufactured with concrete. |
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| 10/21/20 | Construction Special Inspections | Rob Flickinger and Derek Van Heuveln (American Engineering Testing) | 1 Hour |
Anyone who has watched a building under construction can appreciate its … Anyone who has watched a building under construction can appreciate its complexity and sophistication. Occasionally, inspection and testing requirements occur that the local code official may not be qualified or experienced to address, so third-party assistance is needed. The building codes address this need through a specific requirement for structural tests and “special” inspections. A special inspection can be required for materials, installation, fabrication, erection or placement of components and connections where special expertise is needed. This presentation will cover the requirement of special inspections as well as some examples of when construction testing and inspections did not go as planned. |
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| 6/1/22 | Controlling Color & Longevity in Decorative Concrete Flatwork | Chris Sullivan (The Fenix Group) | 1 Hour |
Recognizing decorative concrete flatwork requires a higher attention to … Recognizing decorative concrete flatwork requires a higher attention to detail is critical for success. This program will cover best practices for all facets of decorative concrete flatwork. We will look at steps including pre planning, installation, sealing and maintenance, and how each impacts the end result. The primary focus will be key steps installers and designers need to consider to control color and promote longevity. |
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| 4/12/23 | Design for Resilience and Sustainability | Andy Horgan (Nudura Systems, Inc.) and Jim Schneider, LEED AP (PCI Mountain States) | 1 Hour |
Resilient design of buildings in the twenty-first century is imperative … Resilient design of buildings in the twenty-first century is imperative given increased intensity and frequency of extreme adverse climatic events. Buildings must withstand environmental impacts to their exteriors while simultaneously protecting the occupants within and maintain operational functionality.
In this presentation we will discuss how to incorporate concrete construction systems as a sustainable building assembly option to meet the challenges of designing and building energy efficient and resilient structures that can withstand most, if not all natural disasters.
Architects, Engineers, General Contractors and Building Owners will gain a thorough understanding of concrete structural system benefits, including thermal envelope performance, design integration, construction processes, and renewable energy resources for consideration and implementation into overall building envelope design and construction. |
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