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Sessions & Events

The full schedule of events is now available. Additionally, attendees can access the convention app and build their personal schedule starting Thursday, March 13, 2025. All sessions and events take place in Eastern Daylight Time (EST UTC-4). All events take place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto.

On-demand sessions will be available for viewing in the convention platform/event app under "On-Demand Content" within 24-48 hours of the session premiere. Please note, on-demand sessions are not available for CEU credit. *Denotes on-demand content.

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Honoring R. Douglas Hooton: Impacts on Standard Specifications and Test Methods, Part 4 of 4

Monday, March 31, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Civic Ballroom South

This session will honor the past and on-going contributions of Professor Douglas Hooton to the cement and concrete industry. His research and educational contributions are far reaching and his made impacts world-wide. Speakers will present current technical topics impacted by Dr. Hooton's past and current activities.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Describe historic development of cement standard tests and specifications;
(2) Discuss the development of tests for understanding concrete properties;
(3) Evaluate historic development of concrete standard tests and specifications;
(4) Recognize standards development activities outside the United States.

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.

Travels With Doug

Presented By: Lawrence Sutter
Affiliation: Michigan Technological University
Description: This talk will discuss Dr. Hooton’s role as a mentor to many, particularly those working to develop standard specifications and tests.

Handout: Travels With Doug

Contributions of R.D. Hooton to PCA Research and Cement Standards Development

Presented By: Michelle Wilson
Affiliation: Portland Cement Association
Description: This presentation will honor R. Doug Hooton for his extensive contributions to the cement industry. The impacts of the research conducted by Dr. Hooton and his students for the Portland Cement Association in the areas of sulfate resistance; delayed ettringite formation, and other areas of concrete durability have directly contributed to the advancement of cement standards.

Handout: Contributions of R.D. Hooton to PCA Research and Cement Standards Development

It's a Performance World: Getting What We Want

Presented By: Kenneth Hover
Affiliation: Cornell University
Description: In this talk, Dr. Hooton's contributions to developing performance based specifications will be reviewed.

Handout: It's a Performance World Getting What We Want

40 Years of Contributions to ASTM Committee C09

Presented By: Nicholas Carino
Affiliation: Concrete Technology Consultant
Description: Throughout his career, Dr. Hooton has been a leader in developing consensus-based standards for cement and concrete. This talk will review his 40+ years of contributions to ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates.

Handout: 40 Years of Contributions to ASTM Committee C09

Contributions to RILEM Related to AAR

Presented By: Jason Ideker
Affiliation: Oregon State University
Description: RILEM is an important organization directing development of standards in Europe. This talk will discuss the role of RILEM and the contributions of Dr. Hooton to the organizations efforts.

Handout: Contributions to RILEM Related to AAR

A Review of Canadian Specifications to Address ASR and Sulfate Resistance – And Other Things

Presented By: Nicholas Popoff
Affiliation: St Mary's Cement Inc US
Description: Over his career, Dr. Hooton has been a leader in moving science from the laboratory into practice. This talk will address Dr. Hooton’s contributions specifically impacting Canadian standards for testing and material’s specifications that have impacted industry’s approach to ASR and sulfate resistance.

Handout: A Review of Canadian Specifications to Address ASR and Sulfate Resistance – And Other Things

Closing Remarks by Professor R. Douglas Hooton

Presented By: Lawrence Sutter
Affiliation: Michigan Technological University
Description:

Handout: Closing Remarks by Professor R. Douglas Hooton

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