RESEARCH
MCC engages in research projects which address the needs of its members. The Research Committee is committed to continue to provide research studies that further the technological advancement of the ready mix concrete industry and that provide technical advice to its members.
GET INVOLVED WITH MCC RESEARCH
Interested in learning how to get involved with MCC research projects?
Have an idea for the next research topic? Contact Margaret Mills, MCC’s Administrator.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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February Breakfast Meeting: US Highway 53 Relocation Project
Learn more99 February Breakfast Meeting: US Highway 53 Relocation Project 2019-02-21 07:00:00 2019-02-21 09:00:00 #f57921February Breakfast Meeting: US Highway 53 Relocation ProjectIn 2015 MnDOT awarded the Highway 53 Relocation Project in Virginia, MN to Omaha based Kiewit Infrastructure Company. This was a two-year, $220 million project, which included building 3.1 miles of new state highway, relocating a recreation trail and constructing an 1,100-foot bridge over the Rouchleau pit. The speakers will discuss the challenges of this project and how the entire project team worked together to deliver a successful project ahead of schedule.Will White and Jim Thomsen - both of Kiewit Construction - will be the presenters.Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for one professional development hour at the conclusion of the event. Please see the MCC website for AIA credit availability.0Registration opens at 7:00 am. A full hot breakfast buffet will be served beginning at 7:15 am. The presentation will begin at 8:00 am and will conclude by 9:00 am.
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Breakfast Meeting: Tomorrow's Schools - Building the Future with Strength
Learn more97 Breakfast Meeting: Tomorrow's Schools - Building the Future with Strength 2019-03-21 07:00:00 2019-03-21 09:00:00 #f57921Tomorrow's Schools - Building the Future with Strength (A Case Study of the Menahga School Addition from the School District, Architect and Contractor) will feature Kevin Wellen (Superintendent at Menahga Public Schools), Steve Skoblik, AIA (Foss Architecture & Interiors) and Chad Regnier (Concrete, Inc.)
Construction is currently underway for the 85,000 sf addition to the Menahga School in Menahga, MN. Scheduled to open for the 2019-20 school season, this building is utilizing Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) for the exterior wall system. Participants will learn why ICF’s were chosen, how the building was designed and the methods of construction.
Registration opens at 7:00 am. A full hot breakfast buffet will be served beginning at 7:15 am. The presentation will begin at 8:00 am and will conclude by 9:00 am.
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Tech Talk Tuesday - Updates to ACI 318-19
Learn more101 Tech Talk Tuesday - Updates to ACI 318-19 2019-04-02 12:00:00 2019-04-02 13:30:00 #f57921You are invited to the inaugural meeting of the new Minnesota Concrete Council ACI Chapter that will be held Tuesday, April 2 at Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville. The presenter will be Cathy French, Ph.D., P.E. (University of Minnesota)
The American Concrete Institute expects to publish “ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” in 2019. The new edition will be the first since the reorganized format was published in 2014 and will include new and updated code provisions along with updated color illustrations for clarity.
ACI expects 318-19 to include new code provisions on topics including transverse reinforcement and shear in wide beams, hanger reinforcement, bi-directional interaction of one-way shear, and reference to ACI certifications. Existing provisions expected to receive significant updates and clarifications include two-way shear strength, ordinary walls, seismic loads, reinforcement detailing, analysis, and numerous materials requirements. Analysis methods for two-way slabs and provisions on shearheads and composite concrete columns are expected to be removed.
Specifically, in this presentation, Dr. French will provide more in-depth information on ACI 318-19 updates including the introduction of high strength reinforcement, new shear provisions for non-prestressed concrete, and the introduction of screw anchors and shear lugs. French will highlight some of the background behind the new code provisions. This presentation will be of general interest to structural engineers who design reinforced concrete systems.Attendees will be emailed a certificate of attendance for one professional development hour (PDH) at the conclusion of the event.
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Cost to attend this event is $35 after March 26 or $25 early-bird before March 26. Registration opens at 11:30 am. Lunch will be served at noon and the presentation will begin at 12:30 pm. The event will conclude at 1:30 pm.
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