WA ACI Chapter Meeting
January 15, 2025 to January 15, 2025
Starting Time:
5:00 PST
End Time:
8:00 PST
The Cove
1500 SW Shorebrook Drive
Normandy Park , WA United States
Description:
Chapter dinner meeting with a presentation. The topic is Concrete - Its Durability and Sustainability. Concrete is well-known for its durability as a building material, but many ways exist to enhance its sustainability. This meeting will explore various methods to make concrete even more environmentally friendly, including using admixtures, supplementary cementitious materials, and different types of concrete. We will also discuss light reflectivity and protection techniques. These strategies can extend the lifespan of concrete while reducing labor and energy costs (both initial and over the life cycle), minimizing stormwater runoff, mitigating heat island effects, and lowering carbon footprints. Understanding these options is essential as green and sustainable construction becomes increasingly important.