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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…
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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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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…
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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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7/8/20 Introduction to Insulating Concrete Forms John Lee, PE, LEED® A.P. and Curt Gohmann 1 Hour The use of Insulating Concrete Forms or ICF’s as a structural building en…
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The use of Insulating Concrete Forms or ICF’s as a structural building envelope has increased in recent years as building owners look to create buildings that require less maintenance while being energy efficient, quiet and, most importantly, resilient. This one-hour presentation will discuss the concept of ICF’s from design to construction while highlighting the many benefits for the designer, contractor, owner and occupant. Attendees of this course will see a variety of project types and learn why ICF’s were chosen over other building materials.

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6/11/20 The Future of Fly Ash Doug Rhodes 1 Hour More than 75% of all concrete is made with fly ash. In some states, fly ash…
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More than 75% of all concrete is made with fly ash. In some states, fly ash is specified for all concrete structures. Several regional shortages in the past few years coupled with increasing EPA regulations and plant conversions from coal to natural gas has put the future of fly ash in question. This presentation will go over where the fly ash industry is today, what is being done to help with supply, and what is being done to help ensure a strong fly ash market for the future.

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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…
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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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3/13/24 Concrete Innovations - Pathways for reducing concrete's carbon footprint Donn Thompson, Senior Director, Building Innovations, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 1 Hour

It is becoming increasingly common for developers and the AEC community …
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It is becoming increasingly common for developers and the AEC community to establish carbon reduction goals for projects, in addition to other sustainability targets. Policies are being put in place that set carbon footprint limits on certain materials. In this session we will review the current landscape of embodied carbon and sustainability, how to calculate the carbon footprint of your scope on a project and discuss availability of local materials and strategies to reduce embodied carbon of concrete, including specific strategies to incorporate in specifications. We will also discuss how the ready-mix supplier can support the industry on a project that has carbon reduction goals. 

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1/10/24 Concrete Basics for Young Professionals Tyler Ley, PhD, PE, FACI, FAcerS 1 Hour

Many issues related to construction can be all…
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Many issues related to construction can be alleviated by a fundamental understanding of the basics of concrete. This starts with knowledge of the standard components of a concrete mixture including cementitious materials, aggregates, water, and admixtures and their importance on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. The combination of these materials in various proportions can produce mixtures suitable for a wide range of applications and placement methods. Once placed, the concrete must be properly cured to develop its intended properties. This presentation introduces the basics of concrete and describes its importance and application as a construction material.

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11/8/23 Evaluation of Concrete Core Test Results According to ACI 318-19 Luke Snell, P.E. 1 Hour

This presentation by Luke Snell, P.E. and an H…
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This presentation by Luke Snell, P.E. and an Honorary Member of ACI will take us step by step through the process of how to make a decision with  core test  results. Remember everyone is on edge when cores are needed – the concrete may be below strength and correction measures even removed may be needed!!!

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8/16/23 The Role of Concrete in Carbon Neutrality Andrea Schokker, PhD, PE, LEED AP (NEU, An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete) 1 Hour

This presentation will introduce the work of NEU, an ACI Center of Excel…
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This presentation will introduce the work of NEU, an ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, and discuss the important role of concrete in reaching carbon neutrality. The presentation will provide an overview of key terms and concepts, the latest information on green concrete codes, and examples of low carbon practices for the concrete industry for the present and future.

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5/21/20 Trends in Modern Concrete Floors Kevin MacDonald, PhD, PE, FACI 1 hour The drive for sustainability often creates a tension between durability, co…
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The drive for sustainability often creates a tension between durability, constructability an owner’s expectations. The presentation will concentrate on changes in owners expectations such as low maintenance, crack free and aesthetically pleasing slabs on grade. These will be reviewed in the context of new materials, such as alternative sources of binder, Type IL cements, sinusoidal or plate dowels, and the various techniques used to increase the spacing between joints, or even to remove them completely.

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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 …
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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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