The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2019 awardees. David Darwin receives the Robert E. Philleo Award, Long T. Phan receives the Arthur J. Boase Award, and Lawrence L. Sutter receives the Jean-Claude Roumain Innovation in Concrete Award.
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The American Concrete Institute (ACI), Farmington Hills, MI, and American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, January 22 announced the fourth edition of the best-selling Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction is now available in printed and digital formats.
Read MoreThe American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Medals and awards, including the Concrete Sustainability Award, recognize exemplary achievement, groundbreaking research, and service to ACI and the concrete industry.
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The American Concrete Institute – the global authority for information on concrete design, construction, repair, and materials – announced last week the launch of its new Concrete Repair Subscription. The online subscription includes digital access to the American Concrete Institute’s technical and education content on concrete assessment, repair, rehabilitation, and more.
Read MoreThe American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the recipients of the ACI Certification Award and the ACI Construction Award at a press conference during World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 22, 2019.
Read MoreThe American Concrete Institute (ACI), an organization whose mission it is to develop and disseminate consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses, will be conducting a Press Conference at World of Concrete on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, to announce important news regarding a Concrete Repair Subscription, and Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th edition, published jointly by ACI and the American Society of Concrete Contractors.
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It is important to minimize the amount of deicing chemical applied during the first two years of the concrete being installed. During this time, the concrete has an increased permeability which can allow the deicing chemicals to migrate into the concrete more rapidly. As concrete ages and cures, it will become less permeable and chemicals will not penetrate as easily.
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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) yesterday announced the opening of its regional office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The grand opening celebration on January 6, 2019, marked the Institute’s first physical presence outside of the United States since its inception in 1904.
Read MoreSherwin-Williams announced that it has updated its concrete and masonry line. The new system consists of 19 Loxon and Conflex product solutions, conveniently color coded to specify each use. The updated approach offers a different look for the same products.
Read MoreACI 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. In addition, existing provisions are expected to receive significant updates and clarifications.
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