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10/22/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2024 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who will be recognized at the ACI Concrete Convention, November 3-6, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
4/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/16/2024 This year the ACI Foundation was able to award 29 fellowships and 15 scholarships to students from 35 different institutions. Continue Reading »
3/24/2024 Strengthening of Concrete Structures Using FRP Systems was one of several sessions at the 16th International Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement of Concrete Structures. Continue Reading »
3/18/2024 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on five individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 24-28, 2024. Continue Reading »
3/4/2024 ACI President, Dr. Antonio Nanni, recently visited several countries in Central America to meet with industry leaders, connect with ACI Members and Chapters/Partners, and host and attend various seminars and technical symposiums. Continue Reading »
2/19/2024 ACI releases two new resources for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement. Continue Reading »
2/14/2024 The Women in ACI Committee will host an extended networking reception to celebrate their 30th Anniversary during the ACI Concrete Convention in New Orleans, LA, USA. Continue Reading »
2/13/2024 The ACI Foundation is administering a request for proposal on behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12. Continue Reading »
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11/10/2023 The Michael Thomas Concrete Durability Award was established in 2023 by the Institute in memory of Michael D.A. Thomas, ACI Fellow. Continue Reading »
10/1/2023 ACI President Antonio Nanni reflects on the upcoming convention; the work of the ACI Foundation; and the importance of concrete to our modern world. “It is essential to improve concrete and the way we build to make concrete more sustainable and affordable. To do this, we must invest in our industry by encouraging and attracting young people to our industry, creating solutions to challenges, and keeping documents relevant and updated. Continue Reading »
9/26/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) gathered once again with participants and presenters to discuss technology and innovation at the 2023 Technology Forum. Continue Reading »
7/21/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently hosted the third 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge Conference along with ACI international chapters and partners. Continue Reading »
7/12/2023 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the new ACI 201 Concrete Durability Scholarship funded by Professor Emeritus Donald J. Janssen. Continue Reading »
7/5/2023 The ACI Foundation will begin accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 academic year on July 5, 2023. Continue Reading »
6/15/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year. Continue Reading »
4/27/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2023-2024 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/1/2023 In his last Guest President’s Memo, ACI Executive Vice President Ronald G. Burg talks about his relationship with ACI, and his term as Executive Vice President. “My sincere wish is for everyone to take full advantage of being part of the ACI community—it’s the place to be for you and me!” Continue Reading »
3/13/2023 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention April 2-6, 2023: Continue Reading »
3/1/2023 My term as ACI President ends at the conclusion of the Spring Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA, on April 6, 2023. What a year it has been in living up to the Institute’s tagline of “Always advancing!” Continue Reading »
1/2/2023 The January issue of Concrete International is always themed “Admixtures,” and having spent my career working for a specialty construction chemicals company, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to write about admixtures, with a particular focus on their use in enabling sustainable concrete construction. Continue Reading »
7/5/2022 In Part 1 of this President’s Memo published last month, I noted that proven supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as fly ash, slag cement, silica fume, and high-reactivity metakaolin, are available and are being used to meet carbon-neutral goals of owners and the design community. This month, I’ll explore other options that are available or emerging but are not readily accepted for various reasons. Continue Reading »
6/14/2022 A generous donor made it possible for the ACI Foundation to establish the Bernard Erlin Memorial Scholarship in memory of ACI Honorary Member Bernard Erlin. Continue Reading »
4/22/2022 New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Continue Reading »
4/20/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
3/17/2022 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 27 – 31, 2022 Continue Reading »
10/26/2021 Thirteen undergraduate teams participated in the ACI Eco Concrete Competition that was held in conjunction with the ACI Virtual Convention. Continue Reading »
10/12/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and maintain code requirements for concrete pools, spas, and other recreational watershapes. Continue Reading »
10/7/2021 The American Concrete Institute's newest subsidiary, NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials announces the launch of a new weekly e-mail news digest for nonmetallic and composites industry professionals around the world. Continue Reading »
5/10/2021 The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook as a three-volume handbook providing guidance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. The ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook is available in print, as a digital download, and as part of the new ACI 318 PLUS subscription. Continue Reading »
4/28/2021 The American Concrete Institute has recently approved three new position statements on the topics of construction volume, public good, and workforce development. The Institute now has a total of twelve position statements on various topics supporting policy positions along with state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations. Continue Reading »
3/28/2021 Aramco and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announce the launch of NEx: A Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials to develop and promote the use of nonmetallic materials in the construction sector. Continue Reading »
3/1/2021 President Jeffrey W. Coleman states: "ACI has navigated the COVID-19 storm. We have continued “Always Advancing.” We have demonstrated organizational resilience and durability. Finally, we have learned that by using virtual platforms, we can engage more members than ever before and in a way that will likely change our operations in the future. Thank you for the opportunity to serve." Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 This 2-part featured session titled Impact of Hot Weather Conditions on Concrete Repair is moderated by Tarek Khan and Michael Faubel, and will assist contractors, material suppliers and specifiers with practical information on planning, constructing, and designing successful concrete repairs in hot weather. Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 This featured session titled Legal Issues in Concrete Construction – Lessons Learned is moderated by ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman, and will bring together individuals with extensive experience in litigation related to concrete construction to share their experiences as lawyers, expert witnesses, and engineers. Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 The featured session titled The Concrete Industry in the Era of Artificial Intelligence is moderated by M.Z. Naser, and will provide insight on the merit of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the concrete industry with focus on how to better the performance of concrete materials at ambient and elevated temperatures and showcase the substantial potential of using AI to improve design of concrete structures under traditional and fire conditions. Continue Reading »
2/1/2021 As ACI President, one of the great honors of the office is representing the Institute at meetings and events, both domestically and internationally. Our symbiotic relationships with other international organizations help us work toward the common goal of improving concrete technology throughout the world. Continue Reading »
11/25/2020 The American Concrete Institute, with support from the ACI UAE Chapter and the ACI Saudi Arabian Chapter, Eastern Province, hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability 16-17 November 2020. Continue Reading »
11/5/2020 The ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability will take place virtually on 16-17 November 2020. Hosted by the American Concrete Institute with support from the ACI UAE Chapter and the ACI Saudi Arabian Chapter, Eastern Province, this free two-day conference will focus on issues of interest to concrete professionals from the Middle East and beyond. Continue Reading »
10/14/2020 The ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability will take place 16-17 November 2020. Focused on issues of interest to concrete professionals from the Middle East and beyond, this free two-day virtual conference will bring together renowned experts that are currently working on research and practical applications to improve concrete sustainability and durability. Continue Reading »
9/1/2020 ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman discusses how the Strategic Development Council supports ACI and the industry in creating initiatives and programs that improve the quality and potential competitiveness of concrete in design and building, and as a building material. Continue Reading »
6/1/2020 The ACI Board of Direction and Technical Activities Committee (TAC) have been reviewing how codes are processed within the Institute. Over the past year, the Board has been discussing how ACI can change to accomplish our Vision to provide the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively for a changing world. Continue Reading »
4/29/2020 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by contributing financially to necessary and worthy research. Continue Reading »
4/13/2020 Following cancellation of the ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago due to COVID-19, the American Concrete Institute transitioned its spring convention into a successful virtual convention – preserving the event’s long history as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Continue Reading »
4/7/2020 New vice chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Continue Reading »
4/2/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2020-2021 president, vice president, and four board members. Jeffrey W. Coleman has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2020-2021, Charles K. Nmai has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Cary S. Kopczynski is now the Institute’s senior vice president, which is also a two-year term. Continue Reading »
3/9/2020 ACI has announced its 2020 ACI Honorary Members. Continue Reading »
3/3/2020 From recent discussions with concrete professionals around the world, I have learned that it may seem like ACI is not engaged on the topic of sustainability. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is my last President's Memo, so I feel it is important to end my formal communications with a discussion of what ACI is doing with respect to sustainability. Continue Reading »
10/2/2019 ACI President Randall Poston discusses how interactions on his travels strongly support the notion that ACI is viewed as one of the premier organizations, not only with respect to concrete, but in all of the construction industry. Continue Reading »
9/30/2019 ACI Lebanon Chapter hosted the Self-Consolidating Concrete Student Competition on September 19, 2019, at the Le Royal Hotel in Dbayeh, Lebanon. Continue Reading »
9/25/2019 The new code cycle for the next edition of ACI 562, Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures, will kick off at the 2019 ACI Fall Convention in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
8/5/2019 The American Concrete Institute announces that ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete is now available in print and digital formats. Now with full-color illustrations to improve clarity, ACI 318-19 includes major technical changes in higher reinforcing steel yield strengths, the addition of shotcrete and deep foundation provisions, and much more. Continue Reading »
6/24/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces that ACI 562-19 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary is now available in print and digital formats. Continue Reading »
6/3/2019 A recent article demonstrates to the concrete industry a cautionary tale of how perceptions, whether true or not, can be shaped by printed words. Continue Reading »
5/28/2019 The 2019 Ninth National Concrete Competition was held recently in Torreón, Coahuila, México, during the XXXV OlimpiANEIC (National Olympic Games for Civil Engineering Students). Continue Reading »
4/3/2019 The American Concrete Institute announces the winners of its Mortar Workability Competition and Eco Concrete Competition, held recently at the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada. Continue Reading »
4/2/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently introduced its 2019-2020 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada. Continue Reading »
3/27/2019 For the 50th Anniversary of the local Chapter, a collective team of more than 100 persons has been assembling, during four years, the information on several important projects that by their scale and their innovation represent important milestones. Continue Reading »
3/24/2019 Students from around the world traveled to The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Québec City, QC, Canada, to participate in the Eco Concrete Competition, and the Mortar Workability Competition. Continue Reading »
1/30/2019 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Québec City, QC, Canada, March 24-28, 2019: Continue Reading »
1/22/2019 The 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. Continue Reading »
1/2/2019 ACI has a responsibility for ensuring public safety in concrete construction, but this goal requires that ACI aggressively meets marketplace demands for emerging technologies that improve quality and performance. Continue Reading »
9/19/2018 The winners of a regional ACI Eco-Concrete Student Competition recently received their awards at the Future Concrete 2018 conference in Dbayeh, Lebanon. Continue Reading »
8/1/2018 Research is essential to improve our understanding of structural mechanics, materials, and construction practices that lie at the heart of the ACI Collection as illustrated by the pyramid infographic taken from the ACI Outlook 2030 Report. Beyond that, research is one aspect of training university students who represent the next generation of leaders for the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
7/2/2018 ACI draws expertise from around the world to advance concrete durability, performance, efficiency, and constructability. Our advocacy is not arbitrary, but rather is based on demonstrable advantages that make concrete the material of choice. Continue Reading »
6/1/2018 ACI President David Lange discusses ACI's vision for the future, and how ACI codes for building and construction must keep pace with advances. Continue Reading »
5/1/2018 The American Concrete Institute hosted the ACI Concrete Essentials Seminar Series at the Big 5 Heavy Show in Dubai, UAE, March 26-27, 2018. Continue Reading »
4/19/2018 The American Concrete Institute recently hosted seminars on ACI 562-16: "Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary” in Amman, Jordan: Dubai, UAE; and Doha, Qatar, with great success for attendees. Continue Reading »
4/12/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2018-2019 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, last month. Continue Reading »
3/5/2018 The American Concrete Institute recently approved the development of new standards from ACI Committee 201, Durability, and ACI Committee 365, Service Life Prediction. Continue Reading »
2/13/2018 The ACI Concrete Essentials Seminar Series will take place at the Big 5 Heavy Show in Dubai, UAE, March 26-27, 2018. Continue Reading »
1/30/2018 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018. Continue Reading »
1/24/2018 Unveiled today at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, the new 12-month subscription option includes all ACI monthly webinars and ACI’s 175+ on-demand courses. Continue Reading »
10/24/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its Egg Protection Device Competition, and Eco Concrete Competition. The competitions took place at the ACI Fall 2017 Convention in Anaheim, CA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/18/2017 The 10th Anniversary Sustainability Forum recently took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA. The forum was sponsored by ACI Committees 130, Sustainability, 201, Durability, 236, Material Science of Concrete, and 349, Concrete Nuclear Structures. Continue Reading »
10/18/2017 The 3rd ACI/JCI Joint Seminar on Existing Structures was held at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Anaheim, CA, recently. This four-part seminar included a series of presentations that explored topics related to the challenges in the preservation of existing concrete bridges and building infrastructure. Continue Reading »
10/15/2017 Students from around the globe traveled to The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA, to participate in two student competitions. Continue Reading »
8/1/2017 The topic of relevance is a core aspect of ACI's strategic plan. Actually, the first task assigned to new ACI Board of Direction members is to read Race for Relevance by Harrison Coerver and Mary Byers. Questions about relevance impact all standards development organizations (SDOs) like ACI. Continue Reading »
7/12/2017 ACI is a global authority in research and innovation in concrete, and is committed to leading the way in disseminating research knowledge to benefit all participants in the concrete industry, with the vision to provide everyone with the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world. Continue Reading »
6/12/2017 The ACI Foundation will provide $200,000 of research funding through four $50,000 research grants this year. Projects are vetted and selected by the Foundation’s working group on research, the Concrete Research Council. Continue Reading »
5/31/2017 Prof. David A. Lange, ACI Vice President, gave a keynote lecture as an ACI Ambassador Speaker at the International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials & Civil Engineering Systems (ASCMCES-17) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on 18-20 April 2017. Continue Reading »
5/24/2017 A special ACI track will be a feature of the upcoming NACE Concrete Service Life Extension Conference taking place in New York, NY, June 27-29, 2017. Continue Reading »
4/28/2017 Hot weather concreting can be a challenge – to minimize the disadvantages, and make your next hot weather concreting project a success, use ACI’s resources, including ACI University online courses, free online education presentations, publications, and journal articles. Continue Reading »
4/25/2017 May is Building Safety Month, organized by the International Code Council. As a major sponsor, ACI supports the organizers’ statement - “All communities need building codes to protect their citizens from disasters like fires, weather-related events, and structural collapse.” Continue Reading »
4/17/2017 Participants in several Central and South American countries recently participated in a much anticipated Spanish language webinar on concrete repair—Spanish Webinar: ACI 562-16-The Concrete Repair Code. Continue Reading »
4/7/2017 Representatives from International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM), recently visited ACI Headquarters to find out more about ACI activities, and opportunities for closer cooperation. Continue Reading »
3/31/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2017-2018 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, this month. Khaled W. Awad has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2017-2018. Continue Reading »
3/30/2017 Learning and networking events were available for general contractors, project managers, and concrete industry professionals, at the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Detroit, MI, USA. Continue Reading »
3/27/2017 Speakers from ACI chapters and concrete associations in nine countries traveled to meet and learn with other industry professionals from around the world. Continue Reading »
2/27/2017 ACI’s 2017 program of monthly webinars will have topics of interest for all concrete industry professionals, and this year features a special Presidents Series of Webinars. This new concept aims to provide concrete industry professionals with the knowledge they need, presented by industry experts. Continue Reading »
12/6/2016 The design, detailing, and execution of concrete to resist weathering action, chemical attack, abrasion, and other processes of deterioration over its intended service life determines its durability. The new ACI 201.2R-16 Guide to Durable Concrete discusses the important mechanisms of concrete deterioration. Continue Reading »
12/6/2016 Cold weather need not be a deterrent in producing strong, durable concrete, if properly proportioned, produced, placed, and protected. The new ACI 306R-16 Guide to Cold Weather Concreting guides specifiers, contractors, and concrete producers through the selection processes that identify methods for cold weather concreting. Continue Reading »
11/21/2016 The strength of the American Concrete Institute lies in its membership, and a sense of community is one of the main factors that ACI members frequently cite as their reason for joining ACI. In a new video available on ACI’s website, ACI members explain what ACI means to them. Continue Reading »
11/2/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Buildings. Continue Reading »
10/23/2016 Speakers from ACI chapters and concrete associations in Europe, Australia, Canada, and Central America gathered at the ACI Convention in Philadelphia to meet and learn with other concrete industry professionals from around the world at the International Forum. Continue Reading »
10/18/2016 Waste tires used in self-compacting concrete. Oil industry waste used as a partial replacement of cement. Ground granulated blast furnace slag used in place of natural coarse aggregates. These concepts are just a few examples of current research into sustainable technologies in the concrete industry, available through ACI’s Materials Journal. Continue Reading »
7/7/2016 Constructing quality structures that are durable, sustainable, and energy efficient is a priority for construction professionals. A new report on designing and building Insulating Concrete Form structures details how the construction method can help achieve these goals. Continue Reading »
6/20/2016 On June 13-15, over 200 concrete professionals gathered in Madrid, Spain, to hear the latest research and trends in concrete sustainability. Topics included environmental impact reduction technologies, durability, environmental design, evaluation and systems, socio-economic aspects and case studies on sustainable concrete materials and structures. Continue Reading »
6/13/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of the new ACI 562-16: Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary. Based on nearly one century of content from ACI, these new code requirements combine the Institute’s historical knowledge with state-of-the-art resources on the evaluation, repair, and rehabilitation of concrete buildings. Continue Reading »
5/25/2016 Admixtures have long been recognized as important components of concrete used to improve its performance. More recently chemical admixtures have been used to help concrete producers meet sustainability requirements often included in modern construction. Continue Reading »
4/25/2016 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2016-2017 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, this month. Continue Reading »
4/20/2016 “Avoiding Problems through Sound Prevention Methods.” This session at Contractors’ Day on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Milwaukee, WI, USA, saw four speakers presenting information that focused on various proactive methods, techniques, and technologies that help identify and prevent problems from occurring with projects. Continue Reading »
4/19/2016 The American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Concrete Convention & Exposition provides its members and concrete industry professionals an avenue to meet with committees, make important decisions, learn about industry updates during technical sessions, and network with peers. This year’s spring convention in Milwaukee, WI also played host to the Slag Cement Association (SCA) 2015 Project of the Year Awards. Continue Reading »
4/18/2016 ACI knows that Student Members and Young Professionals value their membership and want to actively engage in expanding their professional careers. A perfect opportunity for this engagement was the convention session—Undergraduate Research on Concrete Materials, Structural Design, or Construction. Continue Reading »
4/17/2016 Attendees gathered at the International Forum at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, WI, USA, to meet and learn with other industry professionals from around the world. Continue Reading »
2/5/2016 Now is the time to act to get the current introductory pricing on ACI’s Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook [SP-17(14)]. Introductory pricing will only last until February 29, 2016. Developed in accordance with ACI’s reorganized 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, it serves as an invaluable companion to ACI 318-14 and provides dozens of design examples of various reinforced concrete members. Continue Reading »
11/11/2015 ACI's eighth annual Concrete Sustainability Forum was held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at the ACI Convention in Denver, CO, USA. During the Forum, global experts provided an update on new technologies, sustainability assessment systems, and sustainable design taking place in countries around the world. Continue Reading »
11/8/2015 All recycled materials starting from recycled water and recycled waste by-product materials could be implemented in the concrete industry. This was the theme of “Concrete with Recycled Materials,” a two-part session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Denver, CO. Continue Reading »
11/2/2015 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—the Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook [SP-17(14)]. The new two-volume handbook provides guidance and assistance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. Continue Reading »
10/1/2015 In the October 2014 issue of Concrete International, I had the privilege of writing a guest President's Memo ("318-14 Will Be Available Soon") about ACI Committee 318's efforts to reorganize the "Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete." Nearly one year later, I am pleased to report that engineers across the United States and around the world are using ACI 318-14 and have provided ACI with extremely positive feedback. Continue Reading »
9/29/2015 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—Guide to the Code for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings. An invaluable companion to ACI 562-13 Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings. Continue Reading »
5/13/2015 As the weather heats up, concrete construction professionals start to think about hot weather concreting strategies. Hot weather concreting can be a challenge – make your next hot weather concreting project a success by taking advantage of ACI’s learning tools. Continue Reading »
11/7/2014 ACI Conventions—a place for professionals interested in concrete. The recent fall convention in Washington D.C. exceeded expectations with leading technical presentations, development of committee reports/codes, and enjoyable social events. Continue Reading »
10/28/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2014 Mortar Workability Competition, and Egg Protection Device Competition. The competitions took place at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington DC, USA. Continue Reading »
10/20/2014 The American Concrete Institute’s Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook [SP-17] provides guidance and assistance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. An invaluable companion to ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Continue Reading »
3/27/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2014-2015 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, Nevada this month. Continue Reading »
3/19/2014 The American Concrete Institute announces the addition of referenced provisions in the International Code Council Evaluation Service “Acceptance Criteria for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements, Subject AC308-0631-R1 (AHG/HS).” Continue Reading »
2/7/2014 The American Concrete Institute is honored to welcome Gordon Clark to the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, NV, USA, as the International Lunch Guest Speaker. Clark will present his vision on Making Our Concrete Structures Last Longer – A Global Challenge that will explore how one could approach the design of new concrete structures and the repair of old ones to achieve endurance through the 21st century and beyond. Continue Reading »
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