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Webinar Archives
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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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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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5/25/22 | Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) – Design and Application | Travis Konda (Senior Technical Advisor, HNTB) and Mario Ratnaraj (Bridge Engineer, HNTB) | 1 Hour |
Ultra High Performance Concrete (UPHC) describes a class of concrete mat… Ultra High Performance Concrete (UPHC) describes a class of concrete material with a unique set of properties including: Strengths of 21,000 ksi plus, high ductility, low permeability and rapid strength gain. With these unique material properties, UHPC facilitates short development lengths, thin overlays and the potential for further development in optimized prestress girders for longer spans with less material. UHPC continues to play an important role in Accelerated Bridge Construction serving as the connecting material between precast elements allowing for small joints with short lap lengths while obtaining full connectivity between the elements. This presentation will introduce the audience to UHPC, the basic material properties, applications and lessons learned. |
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2/23/22 | How Do I Write a Sustainable Concrete Specification? | Donn Thompson AIA, LEED AP BD+C (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association) | 1 Hour |
Concrete is used in nearly every structure we build today, including bui… Concrete is used in nearly every structure we build today, including buildings, bridges, homes and infrastructure. With greater emphasis placed on sustainability, design professionals are faced with the challenge of meeting traditional design criteria with evolving criteria that support green building and efforts to reduce impact on climate change. Performance-based specifications for concrete represent an important synergy with sustainability initiatives because they provide the opportunity to optimize mixtures for performance that can also reduce environmental impacts. Prescriptive specifications often adversely impact the environmental footprint of concrete structures. This presentation outlines how concrete performance can be improved while lowering environmental footprint by implementing performance-based specifications. |
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3/8/22 | Implementation of the Strut-and-Tie Method | Gary Klein, P.E., S.E. and Jeremiah Fasl, PhD, P.E. (Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.) | 1 Hour |
Gary Klein addresses how the strut-and-tie method is implemented for var… Gary Klein addresses how the strut-and-tie method is implemented for various types of discontinuity regions such as deep beams, corbels, and post-tensioning anchorage zones. Jeremiah Fasl shares an example of how the method was used for design of the crane support beam at Barbours Cut Terminal at the Port of Houston. |
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1/26/22 | Portland Limestone-Cement and New Industry Initiatives | Jamie Farny (Portland Cement Association) | 1 Hour |
With a growing interest in sustainability, the construction industry is … With a growing interest in sustainability, the construction industry is looking for solutions to help reduce its carbon footprint. The Portland Cement Association’s newly released Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality lays out the cement and concrete industry’s commitment to a lower carbon future. With its proven performance, portland-limestone cement, or PLC, is ready to play a key role, yet many designers and specifiers don’t know about it. This program will explain what PLCs are, how to use them, and their effects on fresh and hardened concrete properties. Several examples of PLC projects in the U.S. over the past decade will show how others have used it successfully. |
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7/22/21 | Non-Destructive Testing for Assessment of Concrete Structures | Alfred Gardiner, PE (Braun Intertec) | 1 Hour |
We live in a constructed world and our lives and livelihoods are inextri… We live in a constructed world and our lives and livelihoods are inextricably linked to the proper function of our infrastructure and machinery. For this to be safely possible, we must have confidence in the technologies we rely on. Nondestructive testing provides that confidence. To make smart choices, it’s important to have a sound understanding of the purpose, applications, requirements, and different methods of nondestructive testing. This presentation is intended to serve as an overview of various nondestructive testing applications as they are used in the field. |
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3/8/23 | Tilt-Up Construction: Concept to Delivery | James R. Baty II, F.ACI, F.TCA (Tilt Up Concrete Association) | 1 Hour |
The tilt-up industry remains characterized as a budding or growing deliv… The tilt-up industry remains characterized as a budding or growing delivery method for new construction. This dominant method of design and construction has a rich history of more than a century of influence and nearly fifty years of dramatic growth and unmatched solutions. This presentation will detail the progress made and highlight the features of the industry that evidence why it is an ideal platform for specialists in design and construction, returning craftsmanship to the mindset of today’s contractor. The presenter will be James R. Baty II, F.ACI, F.TCA (Tilt Up Concrete Association). No credits will be awarded for viewing recordings of the webinar. The webinar is being sponsored by the Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association, the Minnesota Concrete Council, the North Dakota Concrete Council, the South Dakota Ready Mix Association, and the Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association. |
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2/10/21 | Precast Concrete Storm Shelters | Paul Todd (Todd Architecture) | 1 Hour |
Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Ser… Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series: This one-hour program is intended for professional designers and engineers. The attributes of precast concrete will be presented, demonstrating how these qualities may be applied to the design and construction of safe and efficient storm shelter facilities. The versatility and resiliency of precast concrete will be further highlighted by a video demonstration, and a series of case studies. |
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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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3/8/23 | Tilt-Up Engineering Basics | James R. Baty II, F.ACI, F.TCA (Tilt Up Concrete Association) | 1 Hour |
The tilt-up industry remains characterized as a budding or growing deliv… The tilt-up industry remains characterized as a budding or growing delivery method for new construction. This dominant method of design and construction has a rich history of more than a century of influence and nearly fifty years of dramatic growth and unmatched solutions. This presentation will move through the concepts of the traditional tilt-up building and address the principle design requirements and challenges faced. The presenter will be James R. Baty II, F.ACI, F.TCA (Tilt Up Concrete Association). No credits will be awarded for viewing recordings of the webinar. The webinar is being sponsored by the Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association, the Minnesota Concrete Council, the North Dakota Concrete Council, the South Dakota Ready Mix Association, and the Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association. |
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11/12/20 | Ethics - Not Black and White but Shades of Gray | William Rushing, P.E., F.ACI (Vice President, Waldemar S. Nelson & Co., New Orleans, LA) | 1 Hour |
Making a decision that requires ethical consideration is usually not eas… Making a decision that requires ethical consideration is usually not easy. Rarely are we faced with an ethical question that has a corresponding answer that is clearly black and white. Doing the ethical thing can require effort and determining the correct path may include many variables that cause us to pause and consider what the right decision is. In this presentation, the speaker will discuss some scenarios that illustrate the grey area that can be "ethics." The presenter will work through the scenarios an offer insight on determining the correct and ethical way to proceed through a decision-making process. |
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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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9/2/20 | Net Zero, ICF Design for Rural/Tribal Projects | Michael Laverdure, AICAE, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP (DSGW Architects) | 1 Hour |
This webinar will outline the benefits of using Insulated Concrete Forms… This webinar will outline the benefits of using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) in construction, especially in regard to Rural and Tribal projects. ICFs are a key component in DSGW’s strategy to design Net Zero projects. This presentation will show examples of ICF and Net Zero design, in particular the Fort Totten Alternative CTE School, the country’s first Net Zero school on Tribal lands in North America. The 12,500 square foot, $3.8 million net zero Fort Totten Alternative CTE School was designed to produce more energy than it consumes while ensuring to meet other standards common when designing a net zero facility. There are other net zero schools in the United States, but this new school is the first to be built on tribal land and the first in North Dakota. |
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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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12/8/20 | New ACI Design Guides for Fiber Reinforced Concrete, and Other Developments in FRC | Mike Mahoney, PE, FACI (Euclid Chemical) | 1 Hour |
The use of Fiber Reinforced Concrete continues to evolve and become more… The use of Fiber Reinforced Concrete continues to evolve and become more common place in everyday concrete construction. Learn how the new ACI 544.4R document can help ready- mix producers, engineers and contractors by providing a roadmap to designing FRC for many applications including floors, precast, shotcrete and paving applications. An update will also be provided on other CODE approvals such as UL fire classification for composite deck designs, various DOT initiatives for paving with FRC and the improvements in ASTM and other test methods to verify correct fiber selection and quantities in concrete. |
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3/23/22 | The Role of Materials in Sustainable Concrete Pavement Construction | Dr. Peter C. Taylor P.E. (Director, CPTech Center) | 1 Hour |
With increasing discussion about the need to control global warming, eng… With increasing discussion about the need to control global warming, engineers are starting to pay attention to how they can reduce the environmental impact of their work. This presentation will review what actions have been taken in recent years to reduce carbon footprint in concrete construction, as well as offer some thoughts on what actions can be taken today, and dream a little about the future. |
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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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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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1/6/21 | The Use of Insulating Concrete Forms for Commercial Construction - Contractor's Perspective | Justice Olson (Nudura) and DC Mangimelli (Fox Blocks) | 1 Hour |
Lighter, faster and more cost effective than other forms of construction… Lighter, faster and more cost effective than other forms of construction, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are quickly becoming the construction method of choice for all forms of construction including single and multi-family, hotels, schools, offices. Concrete contractors, masons and framers have an opportunity to learn how their trade can work with ICFs to enhance their competitiveness in today’s construction environment. The presentation will focus on how to communicate basic ICF detailing, design efficiencies, and other necessary information to designers who may not be familiar with ICF construction. Also included in the presentation will be information on how ICF’s can affect other sections of the specification, best construction practices, and tips on how to determine labor costs for an ICF project. |
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