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Webinar Archives
| Aired | Webinar | Presenter | Length | Description | Recording | Presentation |
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| 1/27/21 | Resiliency – Consideration Beyond Code Requirements | Shamim Rashid-Sumar, PE, FSFPE (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association) | 1 Hour |
Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series… Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series: Prescriptive building code requirements represent provisions for the least safe structure that may legally be built in a jurisdiction. Over the past 20 years, the building design and construction industry have witnessed an increase in the number of trade-offs of passive fire safety features for active systems. As natural disasters attributed to climate change continue to escalate, the population of neighborhoods located along with the wildland-urban interface increases, and fire and emergency access to buildings in densely populated areas is obstructed, multiple drivers arise to consider more robust construction for our built environment. The presentation will provide an overview of increased risks from natural and human hazards, identify approaches to mitigate their effects through voluntary and mandatory strategies and demonstrate the importance of incorporating standards for resiliency beyond minimum code requirements. |
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| 6/17/21 | Hot Weather Concrete | Ryan Scott (GCP Applied Technologies) | 1 Hour |
Hot weather conditions are not solely related to the air temperature whe… Hot weather conditions are not solely related to the air temperature when placing concrete. Those conditions are defined in ACI and ASTM documents. This presentation will focus on being able to define hot weather conditions and its effects on concrete in the plastic and hardened state. This presentation will also provide details on how to overcome the conditions of hot weather when placing concrete. |
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| 1/11/23 | Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Buildings | Donn C. Thompson, AIA (NRMCA) | 1 Hour |
Concrete is used in nearly every structure we build today, includi… 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. When looking at the environmental impact of a building, it is important to assess every stage of the environmental life cycle, from material extraction and product manufacturing to building operations and maintenance through to end-of-life. Concrete offers many environmental attributes that help reduce the overall environmental life cycle impacts of a building. This learning session explores how life cycle assessment can be used to measure and lower the environmental impacts of concrete buildings. |
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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… View Description 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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| 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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| 11/18/21 | Ethics - Why Do Good People Do Bad Things? | David Schultz (Hamline University) | 2 Hours |
Why do good people and organizations act unethically? Architects and eng… Why do good people and organizations act unethically? Architects and engineers may confront ethical dilemmas in many forms during their professional practice, especially in the public arena. Many think that only unethical people do bad things, and that ethical people generally do not do bad things. However, the reality is that is often not the case, and this presentation will discuss why good or ethical people often act unethically. In this program, attendees will examine the Minnesota Rules of Professionalism and Ethics and examine examples of ethical dilemmas in professional practice. Specific case studies will be used to provide a foundation for an analysis regarding how the fostering of ethical diversity and thinking about one's personal ethics within organizations can prevent the slippery slopes that lead to administrative evil or unethical behavior. |
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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… View Description 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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| 4/27/22 | Green Concrete – Where We Are Now and How Green Can We Get? | Kevin MacDonald, PhD, PE, FACI (Beton Consulting Engineers) | 1 Hour |
Green building is the concept of constructing buildings we need today wi… Green building is the concept of constructing buildings we need today without depleting resources for future generations. In the new world of sustainable building, information about the strength, durability, and indestructible nature of concrete as a resourceful building material is emerging. Amid the teardown-and-replace mentality still pervasive in the world today, concrete stands out defiantly. Try to replace concrete with an alternative building material, and you'll be hard pressed to find a substitute possessing the same thermal qualities, design flexibility, and permanence. This presentation will discuss where we are at as a green industry and the various ‘green” efforts that have been used in concrete production, such as substituting relatively high percentage of cement by fly ash (up to 100%), the use of other natural pozzolans, and development of concrete with recycled or waste materials. The presenter will also discuss where the industry might be headed in the future. Finally, problems in the realization of and potential barriers to green concrete construction are also discussed. |
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| 5/20/21 | Overcoming Concrete Pavement Objections | Jason Kruger | 1 Hour |
Many design engineers, contractors and project owners appreciate and ful… Many design engineers, contractors and project owners appreciate and fully recognize the significant value of concrete parking lots. However, there are some that still need some convincing. This presentation covers concrete parking lot features and benefits and gives suggestions for addressing common concrete paving misconceptions. |
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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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| 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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| 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… View Description 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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| 2/2/22 | Economic Outlook for 2022 | Ron Wirtz (Regional Outreach Director - Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis) | 1 Hour |
Using recent data and ongoing surveys by the Minneapolis Fed, Ron Wirtz … Using recent data and ongoing surveys by the Minneapolis Fed, Ron Wirtz (Regionial Outreach Director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis) will discuss the speed and breadth of recovery in the construction sector and broader Minnesota economy, and role of labor force on economic growth going forward. Using an interactive survey, Ron will also gauge sentiment among event attendees regarding recent business activity, hiring demand, labor and wage trends, and the short-term economic outlook. |
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| 4/7/21 | ICF Detailing - Lessons Learned | M Laverdure and A Wilson (DSGW Architects) | 1 Hour |
This session will review a few recent projects that were done completely… This session will review a few recent projects that were done completely in Insulated Concrete Forms and discuss some of the lessons learned when it comes to detailing. From sub-grade installation to coordinating metal joist connections to exterior options, this presentation will illustrate some good options for you own ICF project. Discussion about the ability for ICF to be a part of a Net Zero solution will also be a part of the presentation. |
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| 4/22/21 | Mass Concrete Constructability | Oscar R. Antommattei, MS, PE, FACI (Chief Concrete Engineer & Materials Engineering Manager, Kiewit) | 1 Hour |
Mass concrete (or thermally controlled concrete) typically requires impl… Mass concrete (or thermally controlled concrete) typically requires implementing thermal control measures to reduce maximum temperature and mitigate temperature difference. Specified temperature limits and thermal control requirements can affect mix design proportions, materials selection, reinforcement details, construction operations and compliance to specifications for the work. Many specifications still limit concrete temperatures to overly conservative default values without recognizing concrete properties and performance that allow alternative temperature limits more suitable for the specified work while maintaining quality and improving constructability. This issue frequently results in challenging scenarios that create design difficulties and unnecessary constructability problems for mass concrete. This presentation focuses on the implementation of today’s knowledge of mass concrete and best practices to overcome mass concrete challenges and facilitate solutions in projects. A special emphasis will be given to the technical updates provided for mass concrete requirements and guidance progressing in North America industry standards. |
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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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| 10/13/21 | We Have to Build it Where? Solutions for Building on Challenging Construction Sites | Michael Hoeft / Dan Schellhammer / Scott Spisak | 1 Hour |
As physical sites grow and expand, means and methods for property develo… As physical sites grow and expand, means and methods for property development become much more complex. With abbreviated construction schedules and significant liquidated damages, the ability to gain some control of the uncontrollable becomes essential. The earlier this process is recognized and integrated into the project, the better the chance for success. This presentation will address several ways to work with challenging construction sites using cement and concrete; delivering large projects to the owner on time, economically and sustainably. |
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| 6/8/21 | The Top 10 Ways to Reduce Concrete’s Carbon Footprint | Donn C. Thompson AIA, LEED AP BD+C (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association) | 1 Hour |
Concrete is unique among building materials. Its formulation is highly i… Concrete is unique among building materials. Its formulation is highly influenced by its application. Design professionals and contractors have a greater influence on concrete formulation than they do with other building products. Concrete can be made stronger, lighter, more flowable, stiffer, less permeable, and even weaker depending on performance needs. No other building material is that versatile. This presentation will discuss how design and construction teams can implement ten simple strategies to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint today. The recommendations are listed broadly in order of priority, but not in order of impact reduction. All are important and should be implemented. In addition, the strategies are meant to achieve a lower carbon footprint without impacting other desired performance capabilities for the concrete. |
View NRMCA Guide to Improving Specifications for Ready Mixed Concrete |
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| 6/21/23 | Innovations and Operations: Sustainability Initiatives in the Concrete Industry | Jim Schneider, LEED AP (PCI Mountain States) and Donn Thompson, AIA, LEED AP (NRMCA) | 1 Hour |
Concrete is a durable, resilient material that can provide many benefits… Concrete is a durable, resilient material that can provide many benefits to efficient, sustainable structures in the long term. While concrete does have an upfront CO2 impact, the industry is working to reduce GHG emissions and increase the efficiency of its products. This presentation will discuss technical innovations to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete and examine current process improvements that are pushing the industry forward to a more sustainable future. |
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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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