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The Magazine of the Concrete Community

Decorative & Architectural Concrete

35 Concrete Visually Transmuted in Monolithic Sculpture


Dramatic form combines high tech, manual craft, and a spatial aesthetic

40 Decorative Concrete Council Award Winners for 2016

43 Recommendations for Casting Inclined Columns


A case study on the architectural concrete columns for the Rio de
Janeiro Museu da Imagem e do Som
by Carlos Britez, Jéssika Pacheco, Suely Bueno, and Paulo Helene

54 Lessons from the TailorCrete Project


Innovative industrial methods for future digital concrete architecture
by Thomas Juul Andersen, Wilson Ricardo Leal da Silva, and Lars
Nyholm Thrane

ALSO FEATURING

17 Knowledge to Practice: ACI Foundation


SDC seeking nominations for the 2016 Jean-Claude Roumain Award

41 21 ACI Names 30 New Fellows


Members to be awarded at The ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition

31 The Second R.N. Raikar Memorial International Conference


Attendees from 23 countries participated in technology transfer with
the India Chapter – ACI
by Surendra K. Manjrekar and Radhika Markan

49 Evolution of ACI 562 Code—Part 2


Framework for determination of an unsafe condition
by Gene Stevens and Keith Kesner

76 Concrete Q&A
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7 President’s Memo
Managing Editor 10 News
Keith A. Tosolt
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63 Products & Practice
Advertising
Meredith Schwartz 66 Product Showcase
Network Media Partners, Inc. The 36 ft (11 m) high monolithic 68 What’s New, What’s Coming
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installed in downtown Atlanta, GA. 71 Industry Focus
Publishing Services The polished concrete structure features 72 Meetings
Manager precise edges, lustrous surfaces, and
Barry M. Bergin twisted forms. The sculpture required 73 Spanish Translation Synopses
52 yd3 (40 m3) of a black concrete 74 Membership Application
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Carl R. Bischof (Senior Editor), fibers as well as 8 tons (7 tonnes) of 75 Public Discussion
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Board of Direction
IN President Directors
Sharon L. Wood Dean A. Browning Cary S. Kopczynski
JoAnn P. Browning Kevin A. MacDonald
New Brilliance Past President
Cesar A. Constantino Fred Meyer
Board Members Michael M. Sprinkel
Alejandro Durán-Herrera

T
James K. Wight
he philosophy of design known as Anne M. Ellis Augusto H. Holmberg Roberto Stark
William E. Rushing Jr. Kimberly Kayler David M. Suchorski
“The New Brutalism” has been a
part of the architectural lexicon
for decades, as has the use of “Béton brut”
to define concrete in its natural state, Vice Presidents Executive Vice President
Michael J. Schneider Khaled W. Awad Ronald Burg
symbolized in the work of Le Corbusier.
But often-misinterpreted connotations
evoked by the word “brutal” tend to Technical Activities Educational Activities Certification Programs
detract from all the positive characteristics Committee Committee Committee
of concrete in this form—particularly, chair chair chair

the memorability of the materials when Trey Hamilton III Frances T. Griffith George R. Wargo
exhibited “as found” in a structure. secretary staff liaison staff liaison
Perhaps it’s time to consider the Matthew R. Senecal Kathryn A. Amelio John W. Nehasil
addition of a new descriptor: “Béton Michael C. Brown Cesar A. Constantino Khaled W. Awad
brillant” (brilliant concrete). Brillant and JoAnn P. Browning Alejandro Durán-Herrera Roger J. Becker
brilliant are true cognates, synonymous Catherine E. French Joe Hug William Ciggelakis
Fred R. Goodwin Antonio Nanni Alejandro Durán-Herrera
with polished, bright, or intelligent—all Larry Kahn Ronald L. O’Kane J. Mitchell Englestead
positives. The alliteration in the French Neven Krstulovic-Opara William D. Palmer Jr. Brian Green
term is a bonus. Kimberly E. Kurtis Lawrence L. Sutter Augusto H. Holmberg
In this month’s CI, Béton brillant is Tracy D. Marcotte Lawrence H. Taber Joe Hug
Jan Olek Scott Tarr Warren E. McPherson Jr.
most literally demonstrated in the Michael S. Stenko Ronald Vaughn Thomas L. Rozsits
polished surfaces of a new sculpture in Andrew W. Taylor David W. Whitmore Xiomara Sapon
Atlanta—“Concrete Visually Transmuted Eldon G. Tipping Michael M. Sprinkel
Pericles C. Stivaros
in Monolithic Sculpture (p. 35)—and the David M. Suchorski
polished concrete in the grand entries Janet White
and ground-level floors of a new
university building in Florida—
“Decorative Concrete Council Award ACI Staff & Departments
Winners for 2016” (p. 40). Also in this Executive Vice President: Ronald Burg (ron.burg@concrete.org)
month’s issue, Béton brillant is more Senior Managing Director: John C. Glumb (john.glumb@concrete.org)
figuratively demonstrated in a digital
formwork manufacturing process— ACI Foundation: Human Resources:
ann.daugherty@acifoundation.org lori.purdom@concrete.org
“Lessons from the TailorCrete Project”
(p. 54)—and procedures developed to Certification: Information Systems:
aci.certification@concrete.org support@concrete.org
minimize bugholes in architectural
Chapter Activities: Marketing and Business Development:
columns for a new museum in Rio de john.conn@concrete.org diane.baloh@concrete.org
Janeiro, Brazil—“Recommendations for
Engineering: Member/Customer Services:
Casting Inclined Columns” (p. 43). Some techinq@concrete.org acimemberservices@concrete.org
are polished and bright, but all are
Event Services: Professional Development:
brilliant, memorable applications of an conventions@concrete.org claire.hiltz@concrete.org
intelligent material.
Finance and Administration: Publishing Services:
Rex C. Donahey donna.halstead@concrete.org barry.bergin@concrete.org

Sustaining Members
See pages 8-9 for a list of ACI’s Sustaining Members.
To learn more about our sustaining members, go to the ACI website at
www.concrete.org/membership/sustainingmembers.aspx.

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Thank You…
I
t has been my honor to change allows concrete professionals to obtain the technical
represent the American information that they need in a timely fashion and on a
Concrete Institute as its 92nd schedule that can be accommodated within their busy careers.
President during the past year. By all reports, ACI University and the certificate programs
I have interacted with members have been extremely well received by ACI members, and I
from across the Institute and met look forward to further expansion of options in this area.
people from around the world,
and they all shared a vision for
improving our infrastructure, “ACI members continue to impress me with their
and the overall quality of life,
through the use of concrete. commitment to vetting technical information
2015 was a very strong year
for ACI, and I am pleased to thoroughly and developing comprehensive
Sharon L. Wood
ACI President share with you some key design standards to facilitate safe and reliable
metrics:
•• More than 2000 people attended The ACI Concrete use of concrete.”
Convention and Exposition – Fall 2015 in Denver, CO.
Attendance has only exceeded 1800 people one time in the
past—the 2010 Spring Convention in Chicago, IL; Perhaps the thing that surprised me the most was the
•• The publication of ACI 318-14 and the launch of passion exhibited by ACI members and Chapter members in
the area of certification. A severe shortage of workers in
associated educational seminars pushed net income to
record levels for the Institute; the U.S. construction industry is projected within the next
•• The inaugural ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction 10 years, but through its certification programs ACI is
dedicated to ensuring that the concrete workforce of the future
Awards was extremely successful. More than 40 entries
were submitted from ACI chapters around the world and is well-trained and ready to move our industry forward. In
10 projects were recognized with awards; and addition, the development of country-specific certification
•• More than 75 individuals and groups contributed to programs has the potential to improve the quality of concrete
construction worldwide.
establish an ACI Foundation fellowship in memory of
Dan Falconer, long-time ACI staff member. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Past Presidents
All of these achievements, and many others, are the result Jim Wight, Anne Ellis, and Bill Rushing. Each of you has
of countless hours from our volunteer members. Thank you served as a mentor for me. Your advice and insights have been
for your interest in and commitment to the Institute. instrumental to me during the past year. Vice Presidents Mike
As a member of technical committees for more than 30 years, Schneider and Khaled Awad bring new ideas and insights to
I was quite familiar with ACI’s reputation as a source of the executive committee, and I am confident that they will
state-of-the-art technical information. The importance of provide strong leadership of ACI. Finally, I want to thank all
providing unbiased technical information continues to the ACI staff—an amazing group of dedicated professionals.
increase with the development of new products and materials. Thanks again for this opportunity. I look forward to
ACI members continue to impress me with their commitment seeing many of you at the ACI Convention in Milwaukee, WI,
to vetting technical information thoroughly and developing this spring.
comprehensive design standards to facilitate safe and reliable
use of concrete.
I have also been extremely impressed with the ongoing
activities within ACI’s educational committees. ACI is
moving from in-person seminars related to a single technical Sharon L. Wood
document to a suite of online educational options. This American Concrete Institute

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are the foundation of our success.
To provide additional exposure to ACI Sustaining Members, Concrete
International includes a 1/3-page member profile and a listing of all Sustaining
Member organizations. All Sustaining Members receive the 1/3-page profile
section on a rotating basis.
For over 40 years, Construction
Kryton International Inc. Forms, Inc., has been a leader in the
ACS Manufacturing Corporation
development and manufacture of
Advanced Construction Technology Lafarge North America concrete pumping systems and
Services Lithko Contracting, Inc. accessories. The company was founded
in 1969 with the goal of engineering
American Society of Concrete Mapei and producing a complete line of
Contractors Mason Construction, Ltd. concrete pumping systems and
accessories for the rapidly growing
Ash Grove Cement Company Meadow Burke concrete pumping market. A dedication
Ashford Formula W. R. Meadows, Inc. to excellence in product performance
and customer service has positioned
Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. Metromont Corporation Con Forms as an industry leader in the
Barrier-1 Inc. MTL U.S. and around the world. Construction
Forms has grown into a worldwide
BASF Corporation Multiquip Inc. presence, with headquarters in Port
Bauman Landscape & Construction Municipal Testing Washington, Wisconsin and additional
locations in California, Germany,
BCS North S.Tarr Concrete Consulting PC United Kingdom, and Asia. Construction
Braun Intertec Corporation Oztec Industries, Inc. Forms has remained true to its
founding principles of providing the
Buzzi Unicem USA Pacific Structures highest quality systems, customer
Cantera Concrete Company Penetron International Ltd. service and on-time delivery.
Our mission is to be the leading
CHRYSO, Inc. Portland Cement Association provider of abrasion resistant piping
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute systems by developing, producing and
marketing engineered products, and
Construction Forms, Inc. S. K. Ghosh Associates, Inc. services; focusing on satisfying the
CTLGroup Saudi Building Code National needs of selected markets including
concrete pumping, mining, pulp &
Dayton Superior Committee paper, power generation, and wastewater
Ductilcrete Slab Systems, LLC Sika Corp. treatment; and to provide consistent
customer service, quality products, and
The Euclid Chemical Co. STRUCTURAL timely delivery resulting in total
Fibercon International, Inc. Structural Services, Inc. customer satisfaction.
Future Tech Consultants Tekna Chem For more information about
W.R. Grace & Co. Triad Engineering, Inc. Construction Forms, Inc., visit their
website at www.conforms.com.
Headwaters Resources, Inc. TWC Concrete Services
Holcim (US) Inc. Wacker Neuson
Keystone Structural Concrete, LLC

To learn more about our sustaining members, visit our website at www.concrete.org/sustainingmembers
Lafarge North America is the largest Lithko Contracting, Inc., is one of General Resource Technology, Inc.
diversified supplier of construction the largest specialty contractors in the (GRT), has recently joined the family
materials in the United States and country. They focus on providing total of MAPEI Group.
Canada. Their industry expertise, package concrete services which Originally established in 1937,
manufacturing excellence, and tireless include: today MAPEI is a privately owned
dedication to developing the next •P re-construction (value add global corporation headquartered in
generation of advanced building design assist) Milan, Italy, with 70 subsidiaries
materials are the factors behind • Foundations including 64 plants in 31 countries.
numerous innovative cement, aggregate, • Slabs The company specializes in manufac-
concrete, and asphalt solutions that are • Tilt Walls turing chemical products for building,
vital to building better cities and the • Structural including waterproofing products,
infrastructure that connects them. • Site Work special mortars and admixtures for
These aesthetical, architectural, and Lithko has grown from 1 location concrete, products for the restoration
high-performance building solutions in 1990 to 11 locations in 2014. These of ancient buildings, and special
are found throughout the urban “BURGs” (Business Unit Running decorative and protective coatings for
landscape—from homes, high-rise Great) are strategically located concrete surfaces.
apartments, and retail stores to offices, throughout the United States, which Family-owned since it was founded
schools, and hospitals to museums, provides a solid footprint so that they in 1993, GRT markets concrete
sports stadiums, and amusement parks are able to service a large portion of admixtures and auxiliary products for
to highways, bridges, and tunnels to a the country while maintaining strong the concrete industry in the central
wide variety of other public works and local customer and supplier relation- United States. The company’s products
civil engineering improvements. ships and offering significant career are routinely used to produce high-
Lafarge’s strong track record in opportunities for their co-workers. performance concrete mixes that are
developing cutting-edge building Lithko’s approach is to always align called upon to perform in all weather
material solutions is made possible by their clients’ expectations with their conditions. GRT continually incorpo-
their sophisticated research facilities, co-workers’ talents to exceed internal rates the latest product technology
nationwide network of testing and external expectations. available in its efforts to meet customer
laboratories, technical field specialists needs and is focused on continuing
who provide integrated product For more information about the development of next-generation
solutions to customers, as well as Lithko, call +1.513.863.5100 or visit chemical admixture products.
partnerships with leading research their website at www.lithko.com. The combination of GRT with
institutions and design and build MAPEI’s strong reputation in the
organizations. Through their network construction industry strengthens the
of state-of-the-art testing facilities, regional company as it grows under
they can give their customers access the auspices of the global corporation.
to new product developments—all With the addition to its portfolio of an
of which help to make them a leader admixture manufacturer based in the
in innovation. Americas, MAPEI anticipates increased
growth for its Concrete Systems
For more information about category.
Lafarge, visit their website at
www.lafarge-na.com. For more information about MAPEI,
visit their website at www.mapei.com.
News
ACI Debuts New Concrete Craftsman Books
at WOC
In response to feedback from members and customers, the
American Concrete Institute has published two new books as
part of its Concrete Craftsman Series. Concrete Fundamentals
and Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork
were unveiled during World of Concrete 2016 in Las Vegas, NV.
In full color, with updated content and dual units, Concrete
Fundamentals provides an introduction to concrete and
concrete construction. Chapter topics include concrete
materials; mixture proportioning; batching and mixing
concrete; handling, placing, and consolidating concrete;
curing and protection; field testing and control of concrete
quality; and evaluating concrete strength—core and cylinder
strength tests of hardened concrete.
Also in full color, Placing and Finishing Decorative
Concrete is a new book that provides details about the
materials, equipment, and techniques required to successfully
install decorative concrete flatwork. Decorative concrete
topics covered in the book include:
•• Mixture design;
•• Use of integral color and dry-shake color hardeners;
•• Identification and uses of decorative finishing tools and aids;
•• Use of surface retarders and set-retarding admixtures to
produce exposed aggregate surfaces;
•• Stamping and texturing concrete;
•• Seeding fresh concrete surfaces with decorative aggregate; One of Alejandro Aravena’s designs: the UC Innovation Center –
•• Decorative treatments for stair treads and risers; and Anacleto Angelini, San Joaquín Campus, Universidad Católica de

•• Cleaning and sealing methods. Chile, Santiago, Chile (photo courtesy of Nina Vidic)
The book also includes chapters illustrating texture
samples and project examples. (2014), the Siamese Towers (2005), Medical School (2004),
Both titles can be ordered from the ACI online store, School of Architecture (2004), and the Mathematics School
www.concrete.org/store.aspx. (1999). These energy-efficient buildings respond to the local
climate with innovative, efficient façades and floor plans and
Alejandro Aravena Receives the 2016 Pritzker provide the users natural light and convivial meeting places.
Architecture Prize Currently under construction in Shanghai, China, is an office
Alejandro Aravena was selected as the 2016 Pritzker building for health-care company Novartis, with office spaces
Architecture Prize Laureate. Tom Pritzker, Chairman and designed to accommodate different modes of work—
President of The Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the prize, individual, collective, formal, and informal. In the United
announced the award. The formal award ceremony for what States, Aravena has built St. Edward’s University Dorms
has come to be known internationally as architecture’s highest (2008) in Austin, TX.
honor will be at United Nations Headquarters in New York Since 2001, Aravena has been Executive Director of the
City, NY, on April 4, 2016. Aravena is an architect based in Santiago-based ELEMENTAL, a “Do Tank,” as opposed to a
Santiago, Chile. He becomes the 41st laureate of the Pritzker think tank. ELEMENTAL focuses on projects of public
Prize, the first Pritzker Laureate from Chile, and the fourth interest and social impact, including housing, public space,
from Latin America, after Luis Barragán (1980), Oscar infrastructure, and transportation. ELEMENTAL has designed
Niemeyer (1988), and Paulo Mendes da Rocha (2006). more than 2500 units of low-cost social housing.
Aravena has completed remarkable buildings at the The 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize Jury Citation states in
esteemed Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago, part, “Alejandro Aravena has delivered works of architectural
including the UC Innovation Center – Anacleto Angelini excellence in the fields of private, public, and educational

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News

commissions both in his home country for use of products with EPDs that have and www.cagbc.org.
and abroad…. He understands materials been third-party verified by an approved The EPDs were independently
and construction, but also the importance program operator. For more information prepared by Athena Sustainable
of poetry and the power of architecture on LEED credits, visit www.usgbc.org Materials Institute in accordance with
to communicate on many levels.”
Aravena is the Director of the Venice
Architecture Biennale 2016, titled
“Reporting from the Front,” set to open
in May 2016.
Visit www.pritzkerprize.com/
laureates/2016 for more information.

Environmental Product
Declarations Issued in Three
Precast Product Categories
The North American precast concrete
industry released Environmental
Product Declarations (EPDs) in three
key precast concrete product categories.
The precast concrete industry-wide
EPDs are now available for Architectural
and Insulated Wall Panels, Structural
Precast Concrete Products, and
Underground Precast Concrete Products.
The EPDs will allow architects,
engineers, building owners, and other
specifiers to better understand the
environmental impacts of precast and
prestressed concrete products. An EPD
is a standardized, internationally
recognized, comprehensive tool for
providing information on a product’s
environmental impact. Information in
each EPD is based on an ISO-compliant
Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) and
verified by a third party. The detailed
analysis considers all processes in the
manufacturing of a product, including
raw material and energy extraction,
preliminary production, and the
manufacture of end products.
The EPDs, jointly released by the
Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete
Institute (CPCI), the National Precast
Concrete Association (NPCA), and the
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
(PCI), are issued within clearly defined
product groups based on the precast
concrete Product Category Rules (PCR). ISO 9001

LEED v4 has incorporated a new credit

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ISO 14025 and ISO 21930; the Product Category Rules for
Preparing an Environmental Product Declaration for Precast
Concrete (UN CPC 3755), March 2015; and ASTM
International’s EPD program operator rules. They were also
independently verified by ASTM International (in accordance
with ISO 14025) and by Industrial Ecology Consultants (in
accordance with ISO 14025 and the precast concrete PCR). The new ASA logo
CPCI, NPCA, and PCI are the leading technical resources
(Body of Knowledge [BOK]) for the precast concrete industry members to growth, quality, and sustainability of shotcrete in
in North America. From this BOK, building codes, design concrete construction.
guides, educational programs, certification, sustainability The revitalized logo retains some features of the original
programs, and new research ideas are derived. logo for continuity. It uses the green color from the old logo,
Copies of the precast concrete EPDs are available at as well as the stylized nozzle at the end of the last “a.” The
www.pci.org/Design_Resources/Environmental_Product_ smooth curves of the letters in “asa” reflect the curves of
Declarations. shotcrete hoses, as well as supporting the concept that
shotcrete is a creative method of placing concrete, not limited
ACI Promotes Christopher J. Darnell to to flat, straight sections.
Managing Director “The rollout is the culmination of nearly a year’s worth of
ACI has named Christopher J. effort. Though the look is quite different, and at first glance a
Darnell as Managing Director, Customer drastic change, we’ve found that all who have worked with
& Product Strategy. In support of ACI’s the new branding after using it for a while find it is a clean,
strategic goal of being more efficient, fresh look,” said Charles Hanskat, ASA Executive Director.
agile, and effective, Darnell will focus “The new branding well represents ASA’s efforts to modernize
efforts on improving the member and and stand out in our industry.”
customer experience by aligning Visit www.shotcrete.org for more information.
Institute products and services with user
expectations, market demand, and Speakers Set for 2016 Concrete
Christopher J. Darnell communication channels. Sustainability Conference
“Chris’ depth of experience Speakers have been selected for the 2016 International
combined with the vast knowledge of ACI’s nearly 20,000 Concrete Sustainability Conference (2016 ICSC) scheduled
members will move us collectively toward the vision of for May 15-18 in Washington, DC. Speakers from nearly 30
everyone having the knowledge needed to use concrete countries will present the latest advances, technical
effectively to meet the demands of a changing world,” said knowledge, continuing research, tools, and solutions for
Ron G. Burg, ACI Executive Vice President. sustainable concrete manufacturing, design, and construction.
Darnell has worked at ACI for nearly 30 years, with The 11th annual International Concrete Sustainability
experience in member services, certification, process Conference makes its way to the U.S. capital for the first time.
improvement, and the ACI Foundation’s Strategic Nearly 100 researchers and practitioners will present on topics
Development and Concrete Research Councils. Darnell served ranging from resilience and low impact development to life-
as Executive Director of the American Shotcrete Association cycle assessment and material science. Topics related to
(through ACI’s subsidiary Creative Association Management) corporate social responsibility will also be presented. Visit
and most recently as ACI’s Director of Website Strategy & www.2016ICSC.org for a complete list of speakers.
Content. He received his BS in business administration from For the first time, the 2016 ICSC will be co-located with
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI. the International Self-Consolidating Concrete Conference
(SCC 2016). Primary sponsors, the Missouri University of
American Shotcrete Association Adopts Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) and the National
New Logo and Branding Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), hope that
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) unveiled a new combining these conferences will provide the best learning
logo and branding at World of Concrete. This first major opportunities on the latest advances in concrete technology as
update since the original logo was created shortly after the they relate to SCC and concrete sustainability in general. The
formation of ASA in 1998 signifies the commitment of ASA SCC conference will feature nearly 200 expert researchers and

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News

practitioners from nearly 50 countries presenting on topics having received the Pioneer Award in 2007. Inglese is the
ranging from SCC materials and design methodology to General Manager of Enviro-Systems, Inc., and a member of
production and quality control. Performance measurement, the administrative staff at Pioneer Concrete Pumping Service in
economics, sustainability of SCC, and many case studies Atlanta, GA. Inglese currently serves as ACPA Vice President
involving the use of SCC will be presented. and Chairman of the Membership Committee. With more than
NRMCA is celebrating its 85th year of representing the 30 years of concrete-pumping experience, Pernicano is the
producers of ready mixed concrete and the companies that Owner and Chief Operating Officer of San Diego Concrete
provide materials, equipment, and support to the industry. Pumping, Inc., as well as President and CEO of Pernicano’s
Visit www.nrmca.org for more information. Concrete Pumping, Inc. In addition, Pernicano is the owner of
www.usedconcreteequipmentcompany.com.
ACPA Announces New Board Members Regional Board members are elected to serve a 2-year term;
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) they took office at the ACPA Annual Meeting on February 3, 2016.
recently elected new Board members for Regions 2, 4, and 6.
Re-elected members include: Gary Brown, Region 2 Director, Correction
and Tony Inglese, Region 4 Director. New to the ACPA Board In the February 2016 Concrete Q&A on “Cold Weather
is Chris Pernicano, Region 6 Director. Brown has more than Cylinder Protection,” the first sentence of the concluding
37 years in the concrete pumping industry, with the last 22 years paragraph has been corrected in the online version: “Regardless,
expanding the concrete pumping division at R.L. McCoy, Inc. your description indicates cylinders were not sampled cured in
He has previously served on the ACPA Board of Directors, accordance with standard practices (ASTM C31/C31M4).”

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Chapter
Reports
Launch of ACI Certification in Iraq attended and participated in the discussion of the program
To help meet the need for qualified concrete technicians benefits for the concrete industry in Iraq.
and inspectors in Iraq and the Middle East, the Building and International Research Exchange (IREX), a nonprofit U.S.-
Construction Engineering Department at the University of based organization, provided sponsorship for the program.
Technology (UoT), Baghdad, Iraq, jointly with the Iraq To learn more about the Iraq Chapter – ACI, visit
Chapter ­– ACI, have launched ACI Certification for the first www.aci-iraq.com.
time in Iraq.
On January 12, 2016, a symposium was held at UoT to Ontario Chapter – ACI Meeting on Thermal Mass
announce the launch of the program. Professionals and Members of the Ontario Chapter – ACI met for their
engineers from both governmental and private sectors, monthly dinner meeting on January 19, 2016, to hear Kim
technicians, and researchers had the opportunity to meet Pressnail, Associate Professor of civil engineering at the
members of the Iraq Chapter and the Certification Program University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, discuss how the
Directors. The symposium introduced the importance of this thermal mass of typical concrete buildings can reduce
program to the construction sector. Why now, who should operational energy and carbon emissions relative to similar
participate, challenges, and other topics of the program were size wood buildings.
also discussed. Attendees took a tour of the concrete
laboratories to see the preparations for the certification exams. Quebec and Eastern Ontario Chapter ­­­­­– ACI
The symposium attracted the interest of governmental Present Awards during Progress in
authorities; the President of the Iraqi Central Organization for Concrete 2015
Standardization and Quality Control and the President of UoT On December 2-3, 2015, the Quebec and Eastern Ontario
Chapter ­­­– ACI hosted their annual 2-day seminar, Progress in
Concrete 2015. During this event, the chapter presented an
Acknowledgment Award, an ACI/CAC Merit Award, and
several scholarships.
The Acknowledgment Award is bestowed by the
administrative council of the Quebec and Eastern Ontario

Attendees toured concrete laboratories to see the preparations for


the certification exams

From left to right: Pasquale Basso Trujillo, Laval University, Henri


Isabelle Scholarship Recipient; Patrick Plante, Scholarship Committee
President; Karina Naliett Santamarina, Sherbrooke University,
Maurice Marcil Scholarship Recipient; Pierre Lacroix, Quebec and
Eastern Ontario Chapter – ACI President; Isabelle Fily-Paré, Laval
University, Sustainable Development Scholarship Recipient;
Jean-Martin Lessard, Sherbrooke University, ACI Chapter Sponsor
Scholarship Recipient; and Claude Bédard, Past Scholarship
Pictured (left to right) are Alain Belanger, OACI Secretary-Treasurer; Committee President. Not pictured: Lina Boulos, Sherbrooke
Kim Pressnail; and Paul Imm, OACI Director University, Gilbert Haddad Scholarship Recipient

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Chapter Reports

Chapter – ACI in recognition of a person who has largely engineers, contractors, and concrete producers. Award
contributed toward the progression of concrete knowledge. recipients will be recognized at the 29th Annual Excellence in
The ACI/CAC Merit Award is presented annually to a person Concrete Awards Dinner on March 18, 2016, at The Little
or company who has contributed to the advancement of uses America Hotel, 500 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT. Visit
of concrete by one or more innovative actions. www.aciintermountain.com to learn more.
Since starting its scholarship program in 1998, the Quebec
and Eastern Ontario Chapter – ACI has provided over Central New York Chapter – ACI Design &
80 scholarships to students at the PhD or master’s degree Installation Awards
levels studying in universities located within the local The Central New York Chapter – ACI annual awards
chapter’s geographical area. To date, the total amount of program aims to recognize the area’s best concrete and
money distributed in scholarships has exceeded $250,000. masonry projects while promoting the use of these materials.
Patrick Plante, the first to receive a scholarship from the In the fall of each year, members and nonmembers are invited
chapter, is currently serving as the President of the to submit applications detailing their projects. An objective
Scholarship Committee. panel of judges reviews the submissions and selects the gold,
silver, and bronze medal winners for both the concrete and
Upcoming ACI Chapter Awards masonry categories. The winners will be acknowledged at the
Virginia Chapter – ACI Excellence in Concrete Central New York Chapter – ACI Annual Awards Banquet on
Commonwealth Awards April 6, 2016. Visit www.acicny.org to learn more.
The Virginia Chapter –­­­­­ ACI will present the 2016
Commonwealth Award for Excellence in Concrete
Construction during the Virginia Concrete Conference on
March 3, 2016, at the Westin Hotel, Richmond, VA. The purpose
of the award is to recognize creative, innovative, aesthetic, or
simply important uses of concrete in Virginia construction.
The 2016 Commonwealth Award will be presented to the
project that epitomizes the most unique and effective use of
concrete. Visit www.vachp-aci.com to learn more.

Intermountain Chapter – ACI Excellence in


Concrete Awards
The Intermountain Chapter – ACI established their
Excellence in Concrete Awards program to recognize the
innovative and aesthetic uses of concrete by owners, architects,
2015 Intermountain Chapter – ACI Awards

2015 Virginia Chapter – ACI Awards 2015 Central New York Chapter – ACI Awards

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On the
Move
The Euclid Chemical Company announced Nick Adams is civil engineering,
now Vice President of Segment Sales and Warren MS in structural
McPherson, FACI, transitioned to Manager of High engineering, and
Performance Flooring Systems. Both appointments report to PhD in
Vice President of Sales Rusty Maglionico. Adams’ construction
responsibilities include managing relationships with major materials from the
contractors and pursuing and managing private label University of
opportunities. He will also coordinate efforts with national Texas at Austin,
contractor groups to negotiate agreements with large, national Austin, TX. McPherson Hale
civil contractors. McPherson is responsible for training Constantino
flatwork contractors to reduce control joints in interior serves on the ACI
slab-on-ground projects and will assist with related sales Board of Direction
efforts. McPherson has more than 40 years of experience in and various ACI
design, manufacture, and finishing of concrete. He is a committees.
member of several ACI committees and an instructor and James A.
examiner for the ACI Flatwork Certification Program in Tann, Director of
Michigan. Maglionico joined Euclid in 1999 and previously Technical Services
served as Regional Manager for one of Euclid’s highest for the Belden
grossing and most profitable regions. He leads the company’s Brick Co., Canton, Constantino Hooton
entire U.S. sales group. OH, was elected
to the ASTM International Board of Directors for a 3-year
Micah Hale, FACI, Professor of civil engineering, was term. Tann has concentrated on the design of brick masonry
named Head of Civil Engineering at the University of structures as well as building codes and standards. An ASTM
Arkansas (UA), Fayetteville, AR. His research focuses include International Fellow and Award of Merit recipient, he has
improving the performance of concrete and developing been a member since 1988. He serves on ASTM International
industry standards for new types of concrete. Hale received Committees C12, Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry, and
his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees from the C15, Manufactured Masonry Units. Tann has been recognized
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. He has received the with awards such as the C15 Alan H. Yorkdale Memorial
George D. Nasser Award from the Precast/Prestressed Award and the C12 Honorary Membership Award. He is a
Concrete Institute, the Charles and Nadine Baum Award for member of the American Institute of Architects Ohio, Brick
Teaching from UA, and the Outstanding Teacher Award from Industry Association, and the Masonry Alliance for Codes and
the Department of Civil Engineering. Hale participated in the Standards. He received his bachelor’s degree in architectural
National Academy of Engineering’s Frontiers of Engineering engineering from the Pennsylvania State University, State
Education symposium in 2010. He is a member of various College, PA.
ACI committees.
Honors and Awards
Cesar A. Constantino, FACI, Director of Business Doug Hooton, FACI, Professor at the University of Toronto,
Development for Separation Technologies LLC, will serve a Toronto, ON, Canada, received the Julian C. Smith Medal “for
3-year term on the ASTM International Board of Directors. achievement in the development of Canada” from the
An ASTM International member since 2005, Constantino Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC). Hooton was also named
serves on ASTM International Committees C01, Cement; an EIC fellow. As the NSERC/CAC Senior Industrial Research
C09, Concrete and Concrete Aggregates; and E60, Chair in Concrete Durability and Sustainability, he is developing
Sustainability. He has also contributed to the ASTM innovative approaches for improving both the environmental
International memorandum of understanding program in Latin sustainability and durability of concrete. He has been active in
America. Constantino is a member of the American Coal Ash over 40 standards, technical, and code committees in Canada and
Association, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the internationally. Hooton is a Fellow of ASTM International,
American Society for Quality, Iberoamerican Federation of the American Ceramic Society, the Canadian Academy of
Ready Mixed Concrete, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Engineering, and has received several international awards. He
Association, the Portland Cement Association, and the RMC also was recently named a RILEM Fellow in 2015. Hooton is a
Research and Education Foundation. He received his BS in member of various ACI committees.

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Knowledge to Practice:

SDC Seeking Nominations for the 2016


Jean-Claude Roumain Award
The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council
(SDC) is seeking nominations for the Jean-Claude Roumain
Innovation in Concrete Award. Submissions are due by April 1,
2016. Nominees should be individuals who have met one or
more of the following guidelines:
•• Have contributed to innovative developments in concrete
mixture proportioning, concrete production, and/or
concrete construction;
•• Have contributed to the improvement in the manufacture of
materials used in concrete production and used existing
and new materials in innovative ways to improve concrete
construction and serviceability; and Ford Rouge Tour attendees

•• Have used concrete in innovative ways to contribute to a


class of materials, balancing those attributes with an emphasis
sustainable, built environment.
Innovations must be original as evidenced by any of the on the roadblocks to market, discussing specific applications
following: technical publications; issued patents; adoption by and how to move the theoretical knowledge of these materials
a minimum of one mid- to large-size company in the industry; to their practical use. The SDC has identified ACM as an
identified by trade groups as “innovative”; and not previously Industry Critical Technology.
published in a technical journal or trade publication by Other highlights of SDC Forum #38 included presentations
someone other than the nominee. on the DuctilCrete floor construction system, 3-D printing,
The award was established by SDC in memory of Jean- and a strategic look at unified industry promotion, along with
Claude Roumain, a long-time SDC supporter and executive sessions on repair research. Attendees were able to look at
committee member who passed away in January 2010. Visit innovation in another industry during a tour of the Ford
www.concretesdc.org/about/SDC_Awards.htm for more Rouge Factory and later enjoyed a reception and dinner at the
details about the award requirements, past honorees, and to ACI headquarters.
download the nomination form. Submit entries to
ann.daugherty@acifoundation.org. SDC Will Match Donations for BIM
Research Funding
Save the Date for Upcoming SDC The SDC Board recently approved a donation matching
Technology Forums campaign to support funding for the next phase of developing
SDC holds two technology forums per year that provide a industry standards for Building Information Modeling (BIM)
place for industry leaders to discuss key issues in our industry.
These 2-day conferences include presentations of
technological interest, showcases of new or innovative
technologies in the concrete construction industry, and
committee meetings for “industry critical” technologies or
issues. Dates and locations of the next two forums are:
•• Technology Forum #39, May 11-12, 2016, at the Hilton
Palacio del Rio, San Antonio, TX; and
•• Technology Forum #40, September 8-9, 2016, at the
Double Tree Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City, UT.
Visit www.concretesdc.org for updates on logistics and
agendas.
SDC Technology Forum #38, held in Novi, MI, was one of
the most successful forums yet, with attendance among the
highest levels in SDC’s history. The main topic, alternative
cementitious materials (ACM), prompted stimulating ACI Vice President Michael J. Schneider (far left) addresses attendees
discussion. Presenters delineated the potential benefits of this at a strategic BIM industry meeting at ACI Headquarters

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Knowledge to Practice:

systems. SDC will commit up to $100,000 for this project by Placement Sequence, Structural Design, and Construction
matching dollar-for-dollar commitments in support of Phase 3 Reference Schedule, into exchange software—would require
of ongoing research to develop industry standards for $200,000 to complete and SDC’s fundraising campaign seeks
exchanging digital information for cast-in-place concrete. to greatly complement industry support.
These standards, known as Industry Foundation Classes To contribute to this important initiative, contact Doug
(IFCs), are open, international standard data models for Sordyl, SDC Managing Director, at douglas.sordyl@
exchange of data in BIM and will permit interoperability concretesdc.org, or Ann Daugherty, ACI Foundation Director,
among current and future software platforms and programs. at ann.daugherty@acifoundation.org.
Since 2008, SDC has been working with other industry
partners to accelerate the acceptance of BIM in the concrete Thank You: Honoring ACI’s Dan Falconer with
industry. Through SDC’s efforts, ACI recognized the need for a Memorial Fellowship
a technical committee and created ACI Committee 131, The response to ACI Foundation’s fundraising efforts for
Building Information Modeling of Concrete Structures. A the Daniel W. Falconer Memorial Fellowship has been
primary goal of this committee is to create a global data tremendous. Companies, colleagues, friends, and family
exchange for BIM in cast-in-place concrete construction. showed their esteem for Dan and gave tribute through their
“The effort behind creating industry standards for BIM generous donations—so much so that the ACI Foundation has
began 8 years ago and, with the help of the Strategic exceeded its goal to gain the maximum ACI dollar-for-dollar
Development Council, has been monumental in moving this match. Donations are still welcomed, however, to extend more
technology forward,” said Peter Carrato, Principal Civil benefit to promising students. The ACI Foundation thanks all
Engineer and Fellow at Bechtel, who is the Founding Chair contributors for their support of this program as a testament to
for ACI 131. “The work of ACI Committee 131 has continued Dan and to help fund the future leaders of the concrete industry.
to make an impact; while much work still remains, I’m The award is for graduate students studying in the field of
pleased to see the dedication of committee members and structural engineering with an emphasis in reinforced concrete
industry supporters alike in achieving our shared vision.” design. Preference will be given to applicants conducting
With technical assistance from Charles Eastman, Georgia research pertaining to ACI codes or specifications. The
Technological Institute (Georgia Tech), ACI Committee 131 fellowship includes an optional summer internship in the
has completed the first two phases of the project to develop ACI Engineering Department. It is expected that the award
IFCs. Phases 1 and 2, producing ACI 131.1R-14, will open for applications for the 2017-2018 school year.
“Information Delivery Manual for Cast-in-Place Concrete,” More information regarding the award and the general
and report on Model View Definitions, respectively, have been application process will be forthcoming.
funded principally through the Charles Pankow Foundation To learn more or to donate online, visit
with support from the ACI Foundation and its partners. www.acifoundation.org/About/Giving.
Now, the project needs additional funding for the next phase
of development.
“In August of 2015, members of ACI 131, software
vendors, concrete-related associations, and contractors met to
discuss the benefits and needs for developing interoperability
standards. The group overwhelmingly believed these
standards are needed, and that the ACI 131 work will be
welcomed by BIM software vendors,” said David McDonald,
President and CEO of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
and current champion of SDC’s BIM efforts. “I’m excited to
work with so many passionate stakeholders as we continue
this initiative to demonstrate how the implementation of BIM
standards positively impact the concrete industry.”
SDC is committed to the continuation of the work of ACI
Committee 131 and the completion of the ongoing project for
BIM at Georgia Tech under Eastman’s direction. It is
estimated that Phase 3—which involves the translation of the An ACI Foundation Memorial Fellowship was established to honor
three most beneficial engineering models, Reinforcement Daniel W. Falconer (second from right), long-time ACI staff member

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Knowledge to Practice:

Unprecedented Response to the CRC Call testing can be done with consistent steel properties. Five
for Proposals of the CRC co-funded projects relate to benchmarking
The Concrete Research Council (CRC) ended its call for steel properties.
research proposals on December 1, 2015. The response to the The sixth co-funded project is complete. The goal of this
CRC call was substantial—CRC received 30 proposals project was to determine a consistent method of
seeking $50,000 from CRC, all of which had support from at measurement of the yield strength for all grades of steel. The
least one ACI technical committee. Each project’s budget also research found that the 0.2% offset method, commonly used
included cost sharing from the universities and industry at in the steel industry for other applications, is also acceptable
varying levels. “We were very successful in attracting for reinforcing steel. ACI Committee 318 adopted this
proposals to our call and it shows the need for research in method in the 2014 version of the code. The research report
the concrete industry,” says Joe Bracci, CRC Chair. A CRC now has been transformed into an ACI Structural Journal
task committee will review the proposals, and narrow the article, “Defining Yield Strength of Nonprestressed
potential awardees to four proposals. Then the CRC will Reinforcing Steel,” by Conrad Paulson, Jeffrey M.
make its final selection to fund two worthy research projects Rautenberg, Scott K. Graham, and David Darwin (Jan.-Feb.
just after The ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition – 2016, V. 113, No. 1, pp. 169-178).
Spring 2016 in Milwaukee. Visit the CRC website www.concreteresearchcouncil.org
The ACI Foundation recognizes the multiplied benefits in the coming months for updates on awards, and future
when research funding is multi-sourced—resources are Requests for Proposals.
maximized, dissemination is magnified, and common goals of
industry are realized. The Foundation’s councils—CRC, the
SDC, and the Scholarship Council (SC)—continually work to
leverage its resources with industry and look forward to
opportunities to work with industry.
The most updated information, proposal requirements,
and submittal deadlines are located on the CRC website,
www.concreteresearchcouncil.org.

Journal Article Results from CRC Co-funded


Research
The ACI Foundation, through CRC activities, is glad to
partner with other industry entities to leverage its research
funds. In 2014, CRC gifted the Charles Pankow Foundation
(CPF) with $10,000 for each of six separate research
projects related to high-strength steel. These research
projects are precursors for the CPF and the Applied
Technology Council (ATC) initiative, where their report,
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Calls for
Papers
Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering interaction, quality management and quality control, life-time
Meeting: 24th International Conference on Composites/ assessment, and maintenance and repair.
Nano Engineering (ICCE-24), July 17-23, 2016, near Sanya, Requirements: Prospective authors are invited to submit
Hainan Island, China. 300-word abstracts using the abstract template available at
Solicited: Two-page detailed summary papers and full- www.icct-2016.org.
length papers are invited on all aspects of material science, Deadline: Abstracts are due by March 31, 2016.
including, but not limited to, infrastructure composites, smart Send to: papers@icct-2016.org.
materials and sensors, materials under harsh environments,
and green materials. Design and Construction of Tall Structures
Requirements: Paper submission guidelines are available Meeting: The International Conference on Recent
at www.icce-nano.org. Developments in Design and Construction Technologies of
Deadline: Submit papers online as soon as possible. Tall Structures (REDECON 2016), November 9-12, 2016, at
Contact: David Hui, University of New Orleans, telephone NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru, India; sponsored
+1.504.280.6652, fax +1.504.280.6192, e-mail dhui@uno.edu. by the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India).
Solicited: Presentations of research on design and
Revolutionary Tilt-up Design and Construction construction technologies of tall structures are invited.
Meeting: Session on “Revolutionary Tilt-up Design and Conference topics include analysis and design of tall
Construction” at The ACI Concrete Convention and structures, construction materials, construction technology, tall
Exposition, October 23-27, 2016, in Philadelphia, PA; structures for smart cities, vulnerability and risk assessment,
sponsored by ACI Committees 551, Tilt-up Concrete and software.
Construction, and E702, Designing Concrete Structures. Requirements: Submit 300-word abstracts.
Solicited: Recently, tilt-up concrete has been used in new Deadline: Abstracts are due by March 31, 2016.
building types, advancing the industry’s technology and Send to: K.P. Pradeep, REDECON 2016,
providing unique solutions to building programs. This has convener.redecon2016@gmail.com.
been achieved through innovative engineering and
construction. Presentations disseminating information related Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures
to slender reinforced concrete, known as “tilt-up” or “site-cast Meeting: Technical session on “Evaluation and Repair of
tilt-up concrete,” are welcome. Concrete Structures” at The ACI Concrete Convention and
Requirements: 1) presentation title; 2) author/speaker Exposition, October 23-27, 2016, in Philadelphia, PA; sponsored
name(s), title, organization, and contact information; and by ACI Committee 348, Structural Reliability and Safety.
3) abstract of 250 words. Solicited: Presentations are solicited on the structural
Deadline: Abstracts are due by March 10, 2016. evaluation of existing concrete structures, a process that involves
Send to: Kimberly Kramer, kramer@ksu.edu. the understanding of existing capacity, safety, and future
expected life. Papers on evaluation methods, prediction models,
Conference on Industrial Chimneys and reliability analysis, and code calibration, as well as case studies,
Cooling Towers will be considered. Presentations will be 20 minutes in length.
Meeting: ICCT 2016, the International Conference on Requirements: 1) presentation title; 2) author/speaker
Industrial Chimneys and Cooling Towers, October 5-8, 2016, in name(s), title, organization, and contact information; and 3) an
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, at Inntel Hotel; jointly organized abstract between 100 and 200 words.
by the International Association for Industrial Chimneys, Dateline: Abstracts are due by April 1, 2016.
International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, and Send to: Nakin Suksawang, Florida Institute of
Technical Association for Power and Heat Generation. Technology, nsuksawang@fit.edu.
Solicited: The goal of the conference is to bring together
both groups of experts in building technology of industrial
chimneys and cooling towers to open chances for cooperation Calls for Papers: Submission Guidelines
Calls for papers should be submitted no later than 3 months prior to the
in research and development. Topics will include advanced deadline for abstracts. Please send meeting information, papers/presentations
technologies, recommendations and codes, thermodynamic being solicited, abstract requirements, and deadline, along with full contact
theory and simulation results, wind and thermal actions, information to: Keith A. Tosolt, Managing Editor, Concrete International,
38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331; e-mail: keith.tosolt@
dynamic actions and earthquake excitation, structural design concrete.org. Visit www.callforpapers.concrete.org for more information.
and construction methods, foundation and soil-structure

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ACI Names 30 New Fellows
Members to be awarded at The ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition

A
CI will recognize 30 members who have been
honored with the rank of Fellow of the American
Concrete Institute (FACI) at The ACI Concrete
Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, WI. The new
Fellows will be introduced during the Opening Session and
Awards Program on April 17, 2016. This spring, the ACI
Concrete Convention is scheduled for April 17-21, 2016, at
the Hyatt and Wisconsin Center. More information can be
found at www.aciconvention.org. Al-Mahaidi Bakis
As stated in the ACI bylaws, a Fellow is an individual who
has made “outstanding contributions to the production or use
of concrete materials, products, and structures in the areas of “important contribution to the science of engineering.” He
education, research, development, design, construction, or authored over 140 refereed journal publications and more than
management.” The Fellows Nomination Committee selects 250 international, regional, and national conference papers
those to be considered for the award, and then forwards its and technical reports in the structural engineering field. His
recommendations to the Board of Direction for final action at research interests include the use of fiber-reinforced polymers
each fall meeting of the Board. Nominations may come from for rehabilitation of concrete and metallic structures. He
the committee itself, from local chapters, from the International received his BS in civil engineering from the University of
Advisory Committee, or by petition signed by at least five Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, in 1971, and his MS and PhD in
current ACI members. structural engineering from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, in
The ACI Board of Direction approved the nominations of 1974 and 1978, respectively. 
this latest group of honorees at The ACI Concrete Convention
Fall 2015 in Denver, CO. Including the new honorees, 829 Charles E. Bakis is a University Distinguished Professor
members have attained the rank of FACI, first established by of engineering science and mechanics at Pennsylvania State
the Institute in 1973. University, University Park, PA, where he has served for
ACI’s new Fellows are: 28 years. Bakis is Chair of ACI Subcommittee 440-K,
FRP-Material Characteristics; and is a member of
Riadh Saleh Al-Mahaidi is a Professor of structural ACI Committee 440, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement.
engineering in the Department of Civil and Construction His research interests include the design, manufacture, and
Engineering, Academic Vice President (Research experimental evaluation of fiber-reinforced polymer
Engagement, Middle East), and the Director of the Smart composites used for civil construction. He received his BS in
Structures Laboratory at Swinburne University of Technology, mechanical engineering from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA,
Hawthorn, Australia. He is a member of ACI Committee 440, in 1977, and his MS and PhD in engineering mechanics from
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement; and Joint ACI- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, in 1984 and 1988, respectively.
ASCE Committee 447, Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced He is a member of ASTM International Committee D30,
Concrete Structures. Al-Mahaidi is Co-Founder and the first Composite Materials, and Vice-Chair of Subcommittee
President of the Iraq Chapter – ACI. He is the Editor of D30.10, Composites for Civil Structures. He also serves as
ACI SP-301, Modeling of FRP Strengthening Techniques in the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Composites for
Concrete Infrastructure. Al-Mahaidi was awarded the 2005 Construction, published by the American Society of Civil
and 2010 RW Chapman Medal by Engineers Australia for Engineers (ASCE).

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Bakke Bartojay Bui Busel Conn Fallis

Karl J. Bakke is a Sales Engineer with Kalman Floor Van Bui is a Principal Scientist at BASF Corporation,
Company, Inc., Evergreen, CO, an international company Cleveland, OH. He has over 30 years of experience working
specializing in shrinkage-compensating concrete floor as Researcher, Quality Assurance Manager, Consultant, and
construction with hardened monolithic surfaces and deferred Project Executive in the field of concrete, cement, admixtures,
toppings. Bakke has served at Kalman in various positions and other concrete materials. Bui is a member of ACI
since 1988, including establishing Kalman’s in-house mixture Committees 236, Material Science of Concrete; 237, Self-
design and concrete testing programs for projects throughout Consolidating Concrete; 238, Workability of Fresh Concrete;
the United States. A member of ACI since 1990, Bakke serves and 325, Concrete Pavements. He is also a member of ASTM
as Chair (former Secretary) of ACI Committee 223, International Subcommittee C09-47, Self-Consolidating
Shrinkage-Compensating Concrete; is a Past Chair of Concrete. His research interests include sustainable materials
ACI Subcommittee 223-C, Constructibility; and former and fiber-reinforced concrete. Bui has contributed to the
Secretary and current member of ACI Committee 117, development and application of self-consolidating and
Tolerances. Additional ACI contributions include session vibrated high-performance concretes for numerous projects
moderator, peer reviewer, editorial committee member involving hundreds of ready mixed and precast/prestressed
(ACI Committee 117), and guest speaker. He was recognized concrete firms in North and South America, including some
for 25 years of ACI membership in 2015. Bakke has helped high profile projects such as the 92-story Trump Tower in
develop construction details that are being used in industrial Chicago, IL; The Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland, CA;
floor construction today. He is a member of the Rocky and New World Trade Center and 432 Park Avenue super-tall
Mountain Chapter – ACI, and ASTM International apartment building in New York City, NY. Bui has served as a
Committees C01, Cement, and C09, Concrete and Concrete Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Center for Advanced Cement-
Aggregates. He authored Chapter 18, Abrasion Testing, for Based Materials, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. He
ASTM STP 169D (2006). Bakke received his BA in economics received his ME in civil engineering from the Asian Institute
from the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, in 1984. He is of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, in 1994; his ME in civil
an NRMCA Certified Concrete Technologist. engineering materials from the Slovak University of
Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia, in 1983; and his PhD in
Katie J. Bartojay is a Civil Engineer and Concrete civil engineering from the University of Wollongong,
Technical Specialist with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Wollongong, Australia, in 1999.
Concrete, Geotechnical, and Structural Laboratory in
Denver, CO. She has been on a team of concrete experts at John P. Busel is Vice President, Composites Growth
the Bureau of Reclamation since 2005 and was Reclamation’s Initiative, of the American Composites Manufacturers
2011 Engineer of the Year. Bartojay has 17 years of Association (ACMA), Arlington, VA. He has served in this
construction materials experience in the industry. She is a capacity at ACMA for over 11 years and has over 30 years of
member of ACI Committees 207, Mass Concrete; 211, experience in market development, composites design, tool
Proportioning Concrete Mixtures; and 230, Soil Cement, and design and engineering, manufacturing, and research and
is Past President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter – ACI. She development of composite materials at Market Development
served on the Convention Committee for two terms and was Alliance, Society of the Plastics Industry Composites Institute,
the Co-Chair of the 2015 Denver ACI Concrete Convention Brunswick Composites, Martin Marietta Aerospace, and
and Exposition. Her research interests include adiabatic Boeing Military Airplane Company-Wichita. He received the
temperature rise and thermal studies of mass concrete, and ACI Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award in 2009
crack reduction for large placements. She received her BS in for service as Chair and Secretary, and contributions to ACI
civil engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, Committee 440, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement. He
Pittsburgh, PA, in 1999. She is a licensed professional has conducted and contributed to reinforced concrete research
engineer in Colorado. In 2007, she was a featured speaker on in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
the History Channel’s Modern Marvels program “Dams.” Construction Engineering Research Laboratory including the

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investigation and development of FRP composite materials Structures Canada, providing the industry an application view
and products to strengthen, seismically upgrade, and repair on research for the use of fiber-reinforced polymers and
reinforced concrete structures and masonry walls. He has structural health monitoring for civil engineering structures
fostered education through the development of seminars, and also the study of the use of advanced composite materials
technical sessions, workshops, and an international and their relation to impact resistance and projectile trajectory
symposium to advance composites materials and products for in field applications (that is, golf). Fallis is a Charter member,
state-of-the-practice applications in the concrete industry. Fellow, and Past President of the International Concrete
Busel is Co-Chair of ACI Subcommittee 440-J, FRP Stay-in- Repair Institute (ICRI); Member and Committee Chair with
Place Forms and is a member of ACI Subcommittees 440-E, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI); and member of the
FRP-Professional Education; 440-F, FRP-Repair- American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association
Strengthening; 440-G, FRP-Student; 440-H, FRP-Reinforced (AREMA). He is a licensed professional engineer with the
Concrete; 440-I, FRP-Prestressed Concrete; 440-K, FRP- Associations of Professional Engineers of Manitoba,
Material Characteristics; 440-L, FRP-Durability; and 440-M, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Fallis received his BS in civil
FRP-Repair of Masonry Structures. He is also a member of engineering from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB,
the Concrete Research Council. Busel received his BS in civil Canada, in 1976.
engineering from Bradley University, Peoria, IL, in 1981. He
is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE), Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), Fiber
Composites and Polymers Standards Committee, and ASTM
International Committees D20, Plastics, and D30, Composite The New Fellows
Materials. He also served as a founding Associate Editor for As approved by the ACI Board of Direction, the 30
ASCE’s Journal of Composites for Construction. members elevated to the rank of Fellow of the American
Concrete Institute are:
John K. Conn is Director of Chapter Activities at the
American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI. He Riadh Saleh Al-Mahaidi, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
previously was ACI Certification Operations Manager. Conn Charles E. Bakis, University Park, PA
is Staff Liaison for the Chapter Activities Committee (CAC); Karl J. Bakke, Evergreen, CO
Ex-Officio, International Advisory Committee; and is a Katie J. Bartojay, Denver, CO
member of the CAC Strategic Planning Task Group, Van Bui, Cleveland, OH
International Project Awards Committee (IPAC) Guide John P. Busel, Tuckahoe, NY
Subcommittee, and IPAC Entries Subcommittee. He has been John K. Conn, Farmington Hills, MI
a Speaker at the Concrete in the Americas International Garth Fallis, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Forum, and Future Concrete 2010, in Doha, Qatar; Moderator, Chris A. Forster, Newhall, CA
Chapter Forum; and Speaker and Facilitator, Chapter Officer Werner Fuchs, Stuttgart, Germany
Training and Roundtable Meetings. Conn received his BS in Zachary C. Grasley, College Station, TX
business administration, marketing–advertising/PR in 1987 Joe Hug, Olathe, KS
and his MBA in international business from Wayne State Michael C. Jaycox, Hauppauge, NY
University, Detroit, MI, in 1993. Steven C. Jaycox, Hauppauge, NY
John Jones, Hendersonville, TN
Garth Fallis is Vice President of Construction David Kerins, Spring, TX
Technologies with the Vector Construction Group, a John T. Kevern, Kansas City, MO
specialized concrete restoration and protection contractor, in Yail Jimmy Kim, Denver, CO
Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He has been active in the concrete Gary F. Knight, Doraville, GA
repair industry for over 35 years and has experience in Carl J. “Chuck” Larosche, Austin, TX
concrete repair, corrosion mitigation, protective systems, Marjorie M. Lynch, New York, NY
post-tensioned cable evaluation and repairs, and structural Steve Morrical, Bozeman, MT
strengthening. Fallis is a member of ACI Committees 440, Mohamad Nagi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement; 549, Thin Larry Rowland, Allentown, PA
Reinforced Cementitious Products and Ferrocement; 562, Genaro L. Salinas, El Paso, TX
Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings; Lesley H. Sneed, Rolla, MO
Joint ACI-ASCE Committee 423, Prestressed Concrete; and a Caroline Talbot, Mandeville, LA
past member of ACI Committee 548, Polymers and Adhesives Jennifer Tanner, Laramie, WY
for Concrete. Fallis is a member and Past President of the Peter C. Taylor, Ames, IA
Manitoba Chapter – ACI. His research interest has been as a Carlos Videla Cifuentes, Santiago, Chile
Research Consultant to Intelligent Sensing for Innovative

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Forster Fuchs Grasley Hug Michael C. Jaycox Steven C. Jaycox

Chris A. Forster is Operations Manager for Largo Adhesive Anchor Installation Inspector; as well as a variety of
Concrete, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. He is a licensed California European committees responsible for the development of code
contractor and has been working in concrete construction for provisions in the field of fastening technology. He has
32 years. Forster is a Past President and member of the published several papers on topics related to techniques for
Southern California Chapter – ACI, and received the anchorage to concrete.
Chapter’s “Sam Hobbs Award” in January 2015. He has
served the Chapter as Co-Chair for the National Convention Zachary C. Grasley is an Associate Professor and the
in fall 2008, and is currently serving as Co-Chair for the Fall Peter C. Forster Faculty Fellow I in the Zachry Department of
2017 Convention in Anaheim, CA. He is a Past Chair of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University (TAMU),
ACI Committee 303, Architectural Cast-in-Place Concrete; College Station, TX. He is also a faculty member in the
and a member of the ACI Chapter Activities Committee and Materials Science and Engineering Department and has been
Construction Liaison Committee; ACI Committee 303, with TAMU for 8 years. Grasley also spent 2 years as a
Architectural Cast-in-Place Concrete; and ACI Subcommittee faculty member at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. He was
301-H, Tilt-Up Construction and Architectural Concrete. His awarded the ACI Walter P. Moore, Jr., Faculty Achievement
research interests include architectural cast-in-place concrete Award in 2013. Grasley is Secretary of ACI Committee 236,
methods, internal curing, and high-strength concrete. Forster Material Science of Concrete; and a member of the ACI
received his BS in construction management from California Publications Committee; ACI Committees 231, Properties of
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, in 1984, Concrete at Early Ages; 241, Nanotechnology of Concrete;
and Executive MBA from the University of California, Los and 376, Concrete Structures for Refrigerated Liquefied Gas
Angeles Anderson School, Los Angeles, CA, in 1999. Forster Containment. He is also a member of the American Society of
serves as Vice President and Director for the American Civil Engineers (ASCE). Grasley’s research interests include
Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), and is Chair of the concrete shrinkage, creep, durability and sustainability,
ASCC Membership Committee. nanomaterials, cryogenic concrete, poroelastic behavior, and
early age behavior. Grasley uses a combination of novel
Werner Fuchs is Director of Fastening Technology experiments and theoretical modeling in his research approach,
Research at the University of Stuttgart, Germany and Honorary with a focus on leveraging fundamental science. He has made
Professor at the KIT, University of Karlsruhe. He has more contributions in uncovering new mechanisms for concrete
than 30 years of experience in research, development, and creep and irreversible drying shrinkage and advanced the
testing in the field of fastening technology. Fuchs received his science of quantifying dispersion of nanomaterials in concrete.
graduate degree in structural engineering in 1983 from the Additionally, he devised a novel method for quantifying
University of Karlsruhe and his PhD in 1990 from the concrete permeability. At TAMU, Grasley teaches classes on
University of Stuttgart under the direction of Rolf Eligehausen. concrete, material science, and mechanics to students ranging
Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas from sophomore to PhD levels. He received his BS from
at Austin with John E. Breen, he assumed a senior position at Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, in 2001, and
Hilti’s Research & Development center in Kaufering, his MS and PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Germany. In 1997, he returned to the University of Stuttgart, Champaign, Champaign, IL, in 2003 and 2006, respectively.
where he manages research and coordination of projects
pertaining to fastenings in concrete and masonry. He is a Joe Hug is the Technical Services Manager for The
member of ACI Committees 349, Concrete Nuclear Structures; Monarch Cement Company in Humboldt, KS, where he has
355, Anchorage to Concrete; Joint ACI-ASCE Committee served for 21 years. He is a member of ACI’s Chapter
408, Bond and Development of Steel Reinforcement; Joint Activities Committee; Certification Programs Committee;
ACI-CRSI Committee C680, Adhesive Anchor Installer Educational Activities Committee; International Project
Certification; and ACI Subcommittees 318-B, Anchorage and Awards Committee; and ACI Committees C610, Field
Reinforcement; 318-L, International Liaison; and C601-J, Technician Certification, and C630, Construction Inspector

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in the development of alkali-resistant (AR) glass fiber and
glass-fiber-reinforced concrete since its inception in 1970, first
in the United Kingdom and since 1976 in the United States.
Jones is Chair of ACI Committee 549, Thin Reinforced
Cementitious Products and Ferrocement; and a member of
ACI Committees 239, Ultra-High Performance Concrete; and
544, Fiber-Reinforced Concrete. He received his BEng (hons)
from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK, in 1964, and
Jones Kerins Kevern his MSc in Business from the London Business School,
London, UK, in 1968. Jones is a member of ASTM
International and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI).
Certification; and ACI Subcommittee C601-B, Concrete
Quality Technical Manager. Hug is a Past President of the David Kerins is an Engineering Associate at ExxonMobil
Kansas Chapter – ACI and serves as Secretary/Treasurer for Research and Engineering Company, Spring, TX. He is Chair
the Chapter and Chair of the Kansas Certification Committee. of ACI Committee 370, Blast and Impact Load Effects; and
He received the ACI Chapter Activities Award in 2007. He is Past Chair and member of 351, Foundations for Equipment
also a member of ASTM International. Hug received his and Machinery. He is also a member of the American Society
BSME from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, in of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Kerins received the ACI Delmar
1994 and he is a licensed professional engineer in Kansas, L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award in 2014. He received
Arkansas, and Missouri. his diploma in civil engineering from Cork Institute of
Technology, Cork, Ireland, in 1977. Kerins is a licensed
Michael C. Jaycox has served as Vice President of professional engineer in Louisiana.
Operations for 20 years at Municipal Testing Laboratory, Inc.,
Hauppauge, NY. He has served 31 years in the industry. He is John T. Kevern is an Associate Professor of civil
Chair of ACI Committee 311, Inspection of Concrete; is a engineering at the University of Missouri–Kansas City
Past Chair of ACI Committee C630, Construction Inspector (UMKC), Kansas City, MO, where he has served for 7 years.
Certification; and a member of ACI Committees C610, Field He is a past recipient of ACI’s P.K. Mehta Scholarship for
Technician Certification; C620, Laboratory Technician Sustainable Concrete Development in 2005; the Walter P.
Certification; and C631, Concrete Transportation Construction Moore, Jr. Faculty Achievement Award in 2012; and the
Inspector Certification. Jaycox is a Founder and Past President Young Member Award for Professional Achievement in 2013.
of the Long Island NY Chapter – ACI. He has been an Kevern is Faculty Advisor for the UMKC ACI student chapter
ASTM International member since 1992. that won the inaugural workability competition in 2013 and
has been awarded Excellent University Award status each
Steven C. Jaycox is President/CEO of Municipal Testing year since its inception in 2011. He is a member of ACI
Laboratory, Inc., Hauppauge, NY. He has been a member of Committees 130, Sustainability of Concrete; and 522,
ACI since 1986 and a Sustaining Member since 2000. He is Pervious Concrete. Kevern’s research interests include
Chair of ACI Subcommittee 301-A, General Requirements, improving the use and performance of pervious concrete,
Definitions, and Tolerances, for the ACI Committee 301-15 increasing the use of industrial by-products in concrete, and
code cycle; and a member of ACI Committee 301, reducing joint-related distresses. He received his BS in civil
Specifications for Concrete, since 2007. He formerly served engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville,
on ACI Committees C610, Field Technician Certification; Platteville, WI, in 2004; and his MS and PhD in civil
C620, Laboratory Technician Certification; C630, Construction engineering from Iowa State University, Ames, IA, in 2006
Inspector Certification; and C631, Concrete Transportation and 2008, respectively. He is a member of the American
Construction Inspector Certification. Jaycox is a founding Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and ASTM International.
member and an Officer of the Long Island NY Chapter – ACI.
Jaycox received his BS from the University of Alabama, Yail Jimmy Kim is an Associate Professor in the
Tuscaloosa, AL, in 1985, and his MBA from Dowling College, Department of Civil Engineering at the University of
NY, in 1986. He is a member of ASTM International and Colorado Denver, Denver, CO, and was a faculty member at
former subcommittee officer of various technical committees North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. He has over 25 years
in concrete, soils, and nondestructive testing. of civil and structural engineering experience, including
industry and academic. He is Chair of ACI Committee 345,
John Jones retired in 2008 from Nippon Electric Glass Concrete Bridge Construction, Maintenance, and Repair, and
America Company’s AR Glass Fiber Division in Dallas, TX, ACI Subcommittee 440-I, FRP-Prestressed Concrete, and a
where he was Manager from 1995 to 2008. He currently member of ACI Committees 342, Evaluation of Concrete
serves as a Consultant to the company. He has been involved Bridges and Bridge Elements; 440, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer

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Kim Knight Larosche Lynch Morrical Nagi

Reinforcement; and Joint ACI-ASCE Committee 343, and C09, Concrete and Concrete Aggregates. He is the author
Concrete Bridge Design. He is the recipient of a number of of the “Concrete Mix Evaluator” computer program for
awards from institutional, national, and international proportioning concrete mixtures. Knight received a Certificate
competitions, including the Centennial Research Award at of Merit from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
North Dakota State University, Natural Sciences and for contributing support to the PCI SCC FAST TEAM in 2004.
Engineering Research Council of Canada Postdoctoral
Fellowship, Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures Carl J. “Chuck” Larosche is a Principal in the Austin, TX,
Award of Merit, and Award of Excellence by the Ontario office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), where
Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal. Kim was named a he leads the Structural Engineering Practice Area Group. Prior
Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and to joining WJE in 2004, he founded Sparks, Larosche &
conducted invited research in Japan. His research interests Associates. With over 30 years of experience, he is an industry
include advanced composite materials for structural leader in the fields of preservation and restoration of historic
application, complex systems, uncertainty quantification, and and existing structures, structural design, and investigation
science-based structural engineering, including statistical and and evaluation of existing structures and materials. Larosche
quantum physics. He is the author of Advanced Composites in is actively involved in several professional organizations. He
Bridge Construction and Repair, published by Woodhead is a Past Chair of ACI Committee 437, Strength Evaluation of
Publishing, Elsevier; and is the Editor of three ACI Special Existing Concrete Structures; Chair of ACI Subcommittee
Publications. He has authored 101 journal papers, most of 562-C, Evaluation; Secretary of ACI Committees E702,
which were published in Tier I journals such as those of ACI, Designing Concrete Structures, and 349, Concrete Nuclear
the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and Structures; and a member of ACI Committee 562, Evaluation,
Elsevier. He serves as an Associate Editor and member of Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings; and Joint
editorial boards of three international journals. Kim received ACI-ASME Committee 359, Concrete Containments for
his BS in civil engineering from Dongguk University, Seoul, Nuclear Reactors. He authored several publications including
Korea, in 1994, and his MS and PhD in structural engineering Inspection, Testing, and Monitoring of Buildings and Bridges
from the University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada, and and Failure, Distress, and Repair of Concrete Structures.
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada, in 2002 and Additionally, since joining WJE in 2004, he has managed over
2006, respectively. He is a licensed professional engineer in 600 projects. Larosche’s background includes structural
Ontario, Canada. design, investigation, and evaluation of existing structures and
materials. He has combined his broad construction
Gary F. Knight is the Technical Service/Quality Control background with his knowledge of material behavior in
Manager for Lehigh Cement, South Division in Atlanta, GA. existing structures to provide insight and knowledge in the
He started with Heidelberg (Lehigh) Cement in 2006 and has area of masonry, conventional reinforced concrete, precast and
worked directly in the cement, concrete, and aggregates post-tensioned concrete, and steel evaluation, including
industry since 1986. He is a Past Chair and member of strengthening and repair of these materials. He received his
ACI Committee 211, Proportioning Concrete Mixtures, and BS in civil engineering and his MS in structural engineering
has also served on the Committee on Nominations; and from the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, in 1993
ACI Committees 214, Evaluation of Results of Tests Used to and 1999, respectively. His field of study was structural
Determine the Strength of Concrete; 237, Self-Consolidating engineering with an emphasis on corrosion-related distress.
Concrete; 302, Construction of Concrete Floors; and 522,
Pervious Concrete. His research interests include concrete Marjorie M. Lynch is Founder and President of Lynch
mixture optimization and calorimetry. Knight received his Consulting Engineers, DPC, in New York, NY. She has over
degree in civil engineering from Southeastern Massachusetts 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction
University, South Dartmouth, MA, in 1973. He is a voting industries. She is a member of ACI Committees 364,
member of ASTM International Committees C01, Cement, Rehabilitation; 562, Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of

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Concrete Buildings; and 563, Specifications for Repair of research interest include the development of natural pozzolans
Structural Concrete in Buildings; and ACI Subcommittees for use in blended cements.
364-A, Editorial; 364-B, Intercommittee Review; 364-TG1,
Rehabilitation Guide; and 562-C, Evaluation. Lynch’s Mohamad Nagi is Director at the Infrastructure
professional interests include evaluation, assessment, and Sustainability and Assessment Center American University
rehabilitation of existing concrete structures of all types— in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Prior to that
bridges, tunnels, buildings, marine structures, and historic he served as Regional Manager-Materials Technology and
construction. Lynch received her bachelor of civil engineering Asset Integrity at GHD Global Pty Ltd., Dubai; Research
from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, in Engineer at Construction Technology Laboratories
1981. She is a licensed professional engineer in New York, (CTLGroup, Skokie, IL); and Research Assistant at
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Tennessee, Georgia, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Nagi is a
and Florida. member of ACI Committees 201, Durability of Concrete;
222, Corrosion of Metals in Concrete; 228, Nondestructive
Steve Morrical is Senior Technical Service Engineer at Testing of Concrete; 365, Service Life Prediction; and 544,
CRH US, Bozeman, MT. He has served 31 years in Fiber-Reinforced Concrete. His research interests include
marketing and technical service for the cement/concrete concrete durability, corrosion, and nondestructive testing.
industry. He is a Past Chair and current member of ACI Nagi received his BSc in civil engineering from Damascus
Committee 306, Cold Weather Concreting; and member of University, Damascus, Syria, in 1980, and his MSc in
ACI Committees 232, Fly Ash in Concrete; and 240, Natural structural engineering and PhD in concrete materials and
Pozzolans. Morrical received his BS in forest science from structural engineering from Michigan State University, in
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, and his BS 1986 and 1990, respectively. He is a former member of
in construction engineering from Montana State University, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and
Bozeman, MT, in 1976 and 1984, respectively. Morrical’s ASTM International.

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Rowland Salinas Sneed Talbot Tanner

Larry Rowland has been the Manager Marketing & ACI Committees C601, New Certification Programs; C610,
Technical Services for Lehigh White Cement Company, Field Technician Certification; C620, Laboratory Technician
Allentown, PA, for 11 years. His experience includes 12 years Certification; C630, Construction Inspector Certification;
in construction engineering and concrete material supply C631, Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector
industries. He is Chair of ACI Committees 310, Decorative Certification; C640, Craftsmen Certification; C650, Tilt-Up
Concrete; 310-L, Liaison; and 524, Plastering; Secretary of Constructor Certification; C670, Masonry Technician
308-310 TG2, Curing Decorative Concrete Joint Task Certification; International Certification; and ACI
Group; and a member of ACI Committees 124, Concrete Subcommittee C601-D, Decorative Concrete Finisher. He
Aesthetics; 130, Sustainability of Concrete; and 549, Thin serves as an examiner for 14 classes in Spanish, translating
Reinforced Cementitious Products and Ferrocement; and several certification exams, and training classes and exams for
ACI Subcommittees 130-G, Education/Certification; flatwork finishers in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas,
130-TG1, Sustainability of Concrete Editorial Task Group; Florida, Oklahoma, New York, and the District of Columbia.
and 310-J, Polished Finishes. Rowland was the ACI Salinas is a member and Past President of the El Paso
Ambassador Speaker to the China Concrete & Cement-Based International Chapter – ACI. In 2015 he received the
Products Association’s 2015 International Conference of Raymundo Rivera-Villarreal Award from the Northeast
Decorative Concrete Technology. He is a regular contributor Mexico Chapter – ACI. He is a regular lecturer for the
to ACI convention sessions and co-authored ACI University’s Mexican Institute of Cement and Concrete and also is an
Guide to Decorative Concrete online program. Rowland is an advisor to Mexico’s Cement and Concrete and Masonry
expert on the topics of architectural and decorative concrete Association (IMCYC and ICCYC). He was a speaker at World
and is a Certified Construction Product Representative with of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV, on Industrial Floor Slabs and
the Construction Specifications Institute. He has served in World of Concrete Latin America on Concrete Technology,
numerous capacities with the Concrete Joint Sustainability Tilt-Up. He received his BS in civil engineering from
Initiative (CJSI), the Portland Cement Association (PCA), Monterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico, in 1963. Salinas
and the Architectural Precast Association (APA). He has been is a member of the Mexican Institute for Development of
a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional since 2004 and is a Masonry Construction (IDEAC) and Guest Professor of the
former Director of the Delaware Valley Green Building Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juaréz (UACJ),
Council, his region’s chapter of the USGBC. He has spoken Construction Systems for Architects and New Mexico State
internationally and on a national level to architects, engineers, University (NMSU), Concrete Quality School. He is a
students, and green building professionals on the topics of member and Past President of the El Paso Solar Energy
concrete sustainability, resilience, and high-performance Association since 1996.
concrete. In 2015, he was recognized by Concrete Decor
magazine as one of the top Ten Influential People in the Lesley H. Sneed is Associate Professor and Stirrat Faculty
decorative concrete industry. Rowland received his associate Scholar at Missouri University of Science and Technology,
degree in civil engineering from Santa Rosa Junior College, Rolla, MO, where she also serves as a Faculty Advisor to the
Santa Rosa, CA, and his BS in business from the University S&T Student Chapter – ACI. Sneed is Vice-Chair of ACI
of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ, in 1987 and 2003, respectively. He is Committee S803, Faculty Network; member and Past Chair of
a member of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) S805, Collegiate Concrete Council; member of Joint ACI-
Sustainability Committee. ASCE Committee 445, Shear and Torsion, and ACI
Subcommittee 318-E, Section and Member Strength; and
Genaro L. Salinas is Concrete Construction Consultant former member of the Student and Young Professional
for Salinas Consultants, El Paso, TX. He has been recognized Activities Committee. Her research interests include
for his contributions to ACI Certification programs by reinforced and prestressed concrete structural members and
teaching classes in Spanish in Mexico, Latin America, and systems, structural models and experimental methods,
several locations in the United States. He is a member of innovative methods of repair and strengthening of structures

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subjected to seismic loading or other extreme hazards, Accounts/Business development efforts. She is a member of
evaluation of existing structures, and design codes for ACI Committees 211, Proportioning Concrete Mixtures; 212,
structural concrete. She received her BCE and MS in civil Chemical Admixtures; and 237, Self-Consolidating Concrete;
engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and former member of 223, Shrinkage-Compensating
Atlanta, GA, in 1995 and 1997, respectively, and her PhD in Concrete. She serves on several ASTM International
civil engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Committees including C09.20, Normal Aggregates; C09.23,
in 2007. She is a member of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Admixtures; C09.43, Dry Packaged Cementitious Materials;
Institute (PCI). Sneed is a licensed professional engineer in and C09.47, Self-Consolidating Concrete. Talbot is a licensed
Missouri and Georgia. professional engineer in Ohio and Quebec, Canada.

Caroline Talbot graduated in 1990 with a civil Jennifer Tanner is an Associate Professor of civil and
engineering degree from Laval University, Quebec, QC, architectural engineering at the University of Wyoming
Canada. During her master’s degree (1992) and PhD (1996), (UW), Laramie, WY, and has been at UW for 13 years.
she focused on different aspects of shotcrete repairs and She is an active member of ACI, The Masonry Society
concrete durability incorporating supplementary cementitious (TMS), and ASTM International. She is Chair of ACI
materials. She worked for The Euclid Chemical Company for Committee 526, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete; Co-Chair of
13 years as R&D Director and Marketing Director. She went ACI Subcommittee 440-L, FRP-Durability; and a voting
to work for Omya, a manufacturer of limestone products for member of TMS 402 since 2005. Tanner has authored or
all applications where she focused on the use on limestone co-authored 20 technical papers and numerous reports. In
powders/fillers for the concrete industry and initiated the 2010, she received the ACI Young Member Award for
effort at ACI and ASTM International that led to the Professional Achievement. Her research interests include
development of industry standards for the use of ground laboratory and field testing; nondestructive testing; concrete
limestone in concrete. Talbot returned to work with Euclid in and masonry durability including pavement performance,
2011 as National Technical Service Director for the Key building performance, alkali-silica reaction, and long-term

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Engineer and Group Manager at Construction Technology
Laboratories (CTLGroup) for 10 years and an Engineer at the
Cement and Concrete Institute, South Africa. He is Chair of
ACI Committee 325-F, Concrete Pavement Overlays, and is a
member of ACI Committees 130, Sustainability of Concrete;
232, Fly Ash in Concrete; 308, Curing Concrete; 325,
Concrete Pavements; and ACI Subcommittees 130-A,
Materials, and 325-D, Proportioning for Pavements. He is a
Taylor Videla Cifuentes former member of 236, Materials Science of Concrete. He is
President of the Iowa Chapter – ACI. Taylor’s research
interests are in concrete pavements with a special interest in
durability of fiber-reinforced polymers for concrete applications. designing and specifying mixtures to achieve desired
Teaching interests include masonry design, concrete design, durability. He received his BSc and PhD in civil engineering
construction materials, dynamics of structures, and earthquake from the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa,
engineering. Tanner received her BS in civil engineering from in 1982 and 1995, respectively. Taylor is a professional
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, and her MS from engineer in Illinois. He is a member of ASTM International
the University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica, in 1995 and 1998, Committee C09, Concrete and Concrete Aggregates.
respectively, and her PhD in structural engineering from the
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, in 2003. Carlos Videla Cifuentes was Professor of Civil
Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Peter C. Taylor is Director at the National Concrete from 1978 to 2015. In 2011, he founded Videla & Associates
Pavement Technology Center, Ames, IA, and Research S.A., where he is Senior Principal and Chairman. He has
Associate Professor, Civil, Construction and Environmental received numerous honors and awards, including the Chilean
Engineering, Iowa State University. He previously was Cement and Concrete Institute Award, “Technology
Development” category in 2000; DICTUC to Chilean
Development Award, “Outstanding Professional” category in

Do you have a story to tell? 2007; ACI Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award in
2011; Ingeniería UC Excellence in Technology Transfer Award,
School of Engineering PUC in 2011; and Intellectual Property
The staff of Concrete International Award, for research transfer of licensed technology on
can help you publish an article evaluation and specifications for durable reinforced concrete
about your latest project structures, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 2013.
collaboration… He is a Past Chair and current member of ACI Committee
209, Creep and Shrinkage in Concrete; and is a member of
■■ Or how you solved a ACI Committees 231, Properties of Concrete at Early Ages;
constructibility issue… and C610, Field Technician Certification. He is a former
■■ Or any topic related to design consulting member of ACI Committee 301, Specifications for
and construction. Concrete; and C630, Construction Inspector Certification. He
is a member of the Chilean Construction Chamber (CChC),
member and past Chair of the Concrete Construction
Committee of the Chilean Cement and Concrete Institute, and
To get started, contact past member of the Board of Directors of the Chilean
Rex C. Donahey Construction Industry Institute (IC) and the National Council
Editor-in-Chief for Standardization in the Construction Sector (CNNC). He is
Rex.Donahey@concrete.org a member of the Editorial Boards of Revista Ingeniería de
Construcción and Revista BIT journals. Videla Cifuentes’
research interests are in concrete technology and construction,
including studying and modeling concrete properties,
application, development and optimization of special concretes,
assessment of properties in-place and in laboratory, analysis
of construction pathologies, design of construction processes,
and the durability of concrete. He received his Civil Engineer
title from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile,
Santiago, Chile, in 1974, and his PhD in civil engineering
from the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK, in 1989.

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The Second R.N. Raikar
Memorial International
Conference
Attendees from 23 countries participated in technology transfer with the
India Chapter – ACI

by Surendra K. Manjrekar and Radhika Markan

E
ngineers, scientists, professors, students, government Raikar’s Legacy Honored
officials, and industry leaders assembled in the R.N. Raikar, after whom the conference was named, was
Majestic Ballroom of The Lalit Hotel in Mumbai, one of the founding members of the ICACI. His sheer hard
India, for the second edition of the R.N. Raikar Memorial work and determination catapulted ICACI into a national body
International Conference, on December 18-19, 2015. The and earned it the “Excellent Chapter Award” from ACI for the
India Chapter – ACI (ICACI) organized the event, and ACI last two decades. In recognition of his contributions, ACI
was one of the cosponsors. awarded him with Honorary Membership in 2004.
This event is one of many initiatives undertaken by the During his lifetime, RNR, as he was lovingly called,
Chapter to promote ACI in the region, which is in line with consistently strived to honor persons of Indian origin making
the latter’s outreach policy. ACI envisions a future where exemplary contributions to the concrete field. The first R.N.
everyone has the knowledge needed to use concrete Raikar Memorial International Conference in 2013 celebrated
effectively to meet the demands of a changing world. the achievements of Surendra P. Shah, one of the world’s
In keeping with this vision, the ICACI-organized event greatest concrete technologists. This second installment of the
incorporated 2 full days of technology
transfer with presentations on advances
in concrete technology. More than
600 participants attended, comprising
concrete industry professionals
from 23 nations, including the
host country.
Conference attendees came from all
around the world, such as Canada,
Mexico, and the United States from the
Americas; France, Italy, Norway, Spain,
the Netherlands, the United Kingdom,
and Turkey from Europe; Israel, Oman,
and the United Arab Emirates from the
Middle East; Egypt from Africa;
Bangladesh, India, and Nepal from the
Indian subcontinent; and Australia,
China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and The overseas dignitaries and ICACI Board of Directors pose for a group photograph at the
Thailand from the Far East. start of the R.N. Raikar Memorial International Conference

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ICACI President Pankaj Shah (center) and Conference Chair
Surendra K. Manjrekar (right) honor Alejandro Durán-Herrera,
ACI Board of Direction member (left)

conference recognized two other concrete stalwarts—


Nemkumar Banthia and P.A. Muhammed Basheer—by
concurrently holding the Banthia-Basheer International
Symposium during the 2-day concrete event.
Conference mentor Surendra P. Shah (left) congratulates
Industry Support conference honoree Nemkumar Banthia (right)
As part of ACI’s Ambassador Program, Kyle Stanish,
Walker Restoration Consultants, Chicago, IL, attended the
symposium and spoke on the “Evolution of Unbonded over to our respective government bodies and private nation
Post-Tensioned Concrete in the United States, and its builders as a ready reckoner to assist in policy making. I
Implications for Lifetime Performance and Restoration believe our efforts will benefit proactive government bodies
Philosophies” in the Inaugural Plenary Session. and industry, and these R.N. Raikar conferences, besides
In addition to ACI, the conference was supported by top being of great academic importance, will definitely impact the
institutions including the Institute of Concrete Technology, lives of people of India and other participating countries.”
London; Asian Concrete Federation, Thailand; Instituto ICACI set up a separate international editorial board to
Mexicano del Cemento y del Concreto, Mexico; University evaluate technical submissions by various participating
of Leeds; Japan Concrete Institute; Korea Concrete Institute; countries for inclusion in the international journals
International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction and Building Materials (UK) and Cement and
Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM), Concrete Research (USA).
France; Builders Association of India; Indian Concrete
Institute; and Institute for Research, Development and Positive Feedback from the Event
Training of Construction Trade and Management, Bangalore. The conference generated tremendous interest in the ACI
ICACI even managed to get support from the Federation of Concrete Field Testing Certification program and the ICACI is
Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)— finalizing the most recent testing batches as a result of the
considered the voice of India’s industry that reaches out to national publicity.
over 250,000 companies. This was a first for ICACI. Since the successful conclusion of the conference, ICACI
Most relevant to ACI was the support shown by various has received numerous accolades. First to compliment was
Indian government bodies, such as municipal corporations, Alejandro Durán-Herrera, ACI Board of Direction, who
public works departments, and housing development stated: “I congratulate the entire ICACI team for the
authorities. Participants from these various bodies showed a successful implementation of the Second R.N. Raikar
keen interest in the information, technical resources, and Memorial International Conference. The conference had three
programs that ACI has to offer. sessions running in parallel, a testimony to the importance
Conference Chair Surendra K. Manjrekar noted: “Indian given by both speakers and audiences to this event. Personally
leadership in cement and construction industry is crucial for for me, I was delighted to attend the conference yet again and
global sustainable development. Thus the creation of this spend time with concrete professionals and my colleagues
‘expressway’ of knowledge transfer assumes great from the India Chapter – ACI.”
importance. All our international delegates are essentially Joining him, Michael Grantham, President of the Institute
‘technocrat ambassadors’ of their respective countries, and of Concrete Technology, UK, noted: “I offer my heartfelt
together we are creating an information pool to be handed appreciation to the ICACI team for the seamless arrangements

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Conference mentor Shah (second from left) with conference honoree
P.A. Muhammed Basheer (second from right). They are joined on
stage by Manjrekar (left) and Banthia (right).

and the wonderful hospitality it showed me and all the Kyle Stanish speaks at the Inaugural Plenary session
international visitors to the conference. We were all
overwhelmed by the welcome we received and the kindness,
good humor, knowledge, and professionalism of the ICACI
team. I will most certainly be returning to India for another visit
and have bookmarked your next conference as a ‘must visit’.”
It is noteworthy to mention that the concluding plenary
session was as well attended as the inaugural plenary session.
A key takeaway that emerged in the concluding session was a
genuine appreciation for the opportunity for representatives
from like-minded concrete professional organizations and
firms from all over the world to talk, network, exchange ideas,
and set up paths for future collaborations, resource exchange,
and knowledge sharing.
All participants thanked ICACI for giving them an
opportunity to participate in a conference of such high An audience of over 600 technocrats attended the event
technical content. Whether it was the design aspects of the 1 km
(0.6 mile) tall Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia, or the
complexities of the 151-story Incheon Tower in South Korea,
the participants were delighted to have gained knowledge of a Surendra K. Manjrekar, FACI, is Principal
vast array of subjects. of Sunanda Speciality Coatings Pvt.
Three networking dinners were organized for the Ltd., Mumbai, India. A three-time Past
participants as part of the overall program. While two were President of the India Chapter – ACI, he
held in the conference venue, the final and concluding dinner served as Conference Chair for the Second
engagement was organized at the residence of Conference R.N. Raikar Memorial International
Conference. Manjrekar is a member of
Chair Manjrekar. It was a traditional Indian spread and all
the International Certification Committee;
guests were treated to classical Indian music, traditional henna
Chapter Activities Committee (CAC);
hand painting, colorful Indian stoles, and spicy Indian cuisine.
CAC Strategic Planning Task Group; and ACI Committee 364,
Some of the international female speakers tried on the
Rehabilitation.
traditional Indian sari, and even managed to dance along with
the peppy Bollywood music. Radhika Markan is the Managing
Director, H&K Rolling Mill Engineers Pvt.
Upcoming Plans Ltd. Previously, she was the Regional
All in all, the second edition of the R.N. Raikar Memorial Manager for Emirates Airline, based at its
International Conference and the Banthia-Basheer headquarters in Dubai, UAE. Markan was
International Symposium was a grand success. The ICACI recently appointed as CEO, Thermex Re-
has already started working on the third installment, bar Manufacturers’ Association (TRMA),
scheduled for 2017. and as a Director, India Chapter – ACI.

Selected for reader interest by the editors.

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Concrete Visually
Transmuted in Monolithic
Sculpture
Dramatic form combines high tech, manual craft, and a spatial aesthetic

A
recently completed outdoor sculpture, featuring
precise edges, lustrous surfaces, and twisted forms,
gleams as if it were made of polished granite. But
looks can be deceiving, because this piece of public artwork
comprises black concrete.
The 36 ft (11 m) high sculpture titled Stealth stands in
midtown Atlanta, GA. The artist’s goal was to create an urban
portal symbolizing the changing cityscape around Atlanta’s
Midtown Arts Center. The result is a carbon-black, polished
monolithic concrete sculpture defined by stunning curved
forms. This effect was achieved with a special concrete
developed by the Swedish family-owned company, Thomas
Concrete Group.

Design
Work on the project began more than 2 years ago, led by
Artist and Architect Tristan Al-Haddad, ACI member, Owner
and creative force of Formations Studios, and also Assistant
Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of
Architecture in Atlanta, GA, along with Structural Engineer
Jim Case of Uzun+Case. Al-Haddad, and his team of 11 at
Formations Studios, first created a three-dimensional (3-D)
parametric model, and then constructed the complex
formwork in which the sculpture would be cast by using a
hybrid of digital manufacturing technologies and manual craft.
According to the design team at Formations Studio, Stealth
is a spatial work of cognition, illusion, and transformation.
The sculpture acts as an urban instrument binding neighboring
spaces through visual corridors. The continuously folded form
creates an urban portal connecting specific locations in the
neighboring environment through a series of interlocking
anamorphic projections of pure geometric figures.

Portions of the article “Tristan Al-Haddad’s shape-


shifting sculpture ‘Stealth’ enlivens Midtown stretch” by
Gail O’Neill (October 6, 2015) were used with permission
from ArtsATL.com.
The sculpture Stealth in Atlanta, GA

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Conceptually, Stealth is an assembly of hyperbolic
paraboloid shell elements. The shells are not of uniform
thickness, but are elliptical in cross section. The structure is
thin at the edges, becoming gradually thicker toward the
middle, creating the illusion of thinness throughout.
The upper portion of the sculpture is dominated by shell
behavior and is 7 in. (178 mm) thick. The stresses in this portion
of the structure are relatively low. It is reinforced with a two-way
mat of No. 5 reinforcing bars at 4 in. (101 mm) on center.
The lower portion of the sculpture is dominated by bending
behavior and is 14 in. (356 mm) thick. The high stresses in
this region are resisted by two bundled No. 7 reinforcing bars
at 4 in. on center vertically with No. 5 horizontal ties at 4 in.
on center. The fabrication of the vertical bars in this section
Two-way plywood framing of formwork was a major challenge, but was successfully executed by
Formations Studio.
Originally, the structure was conceived of as ultra-high-
performance concrete reinforced with steel fibers. However,
the high-tensile stresses at the sculpture base, the need to
create continuity at construction joints, and cost considerations
ultimately led to the use of 5000 psi (35 MPa) conventionally
reinforced concrete. Crack control and durability were primary
design parameters. The structure was designed not to crack,
except at the base where crack widths were limited to avoid
durability concerns. Polypropylene macro fibers were added to
control cracking and improve durability at thin cross sections.
Although fifteenth-century European perspectival and
illusory games inspired the vision of the sculpture, building it,
according to James Case, Senior Principal at Uzun+Case, was
a “monumental, technology-driven task.” Stealth is made of
52 yd3 (40 m3) of concrete and 8 tons (7 tonnes) of steel
reinforcing bars. The structure is founded on a 16 in. (406 mm)
thick mat foundation which supports its 65,000 lb (29,500 kg)
weight and resists overturning from wind loads.
“I have never seen anything as daring and unusual as this
reinforced concrete structure without a steel skeleton,” said
Fabrication of reinforcing bar cage for the sculpture base Case, who worked with Al-Haddad to close the gap between
concept and physical reality. Also worthy of note, Case said,
Al-Haddad said he chose the title Stealth “to evoke that are the work’s “aesthetic ironies”: solidity versus openness of
which is crafty and transforms in a subtle way,” and the form; the concrete hardness of its skin, softened by a human
volumetric and zoomorphic piece certainly earns its name. touch (as evidenced by irregularities and form marks); and the
Commissioned by Cousins Properties as a way to transform a thin exterior of its blades contrasted with its thick interior.
nondescript stretch of 15th Street between Peachtree and West Finding the right material to cast the sculpture’s thin,
Peachtree streets, the sculpture doubles as seating: The base, pliant, cantilevered form was another challenge. Al-Haddad
designed as benches, is intended to invite pedestrians to use and Jason Adams, owner of Sinclair Construction Group, Inc.,
the plaza as a place to meet, relax, and eat lunch. worked with chemists from Thomas Concrete Group for 2 years
Focal points like Stealth, Al-Haddad explained, “can make before selecting the mixture. The concrete had to have high
cities better by making them more livable, and encouraging strength and meet stringent design requirements, while having
more interactions and activity between people on the street.” the ability to flow into the sharply angled shapes of the
He’s equally hopeful that the piece might encourage structure. It also had to be highly resistant to cracking over time.
introspection as passersby pause and look up to see the sky Thomas Concrete Group’s headquarters and development
framed through the sculpture’s interior void. “If art can do center are located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company’s
anything, it can slow you down for a minute, make you experts were able to meet the sculpture’s design requirements
change your position or change the way you look at by developing a concrete with black sand from a coarse
something. That’s what my work is all about.” aggregate of blue-black Adairsville granite quarried in north

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Georgia, iron oxide and carbon pigments, and synthetic macro Formwork and Fabrication
fiber reinforcement. This exclusive mixture gives Stealth its The formwork was designed as a two-way structural rib
deep black color. system in 3/4 in. (19 mm) plywood, which was then skinned
“We worked for months to create the high-performance using three layers of 1/4 in. (6 mm) marine grade plywood to
concrete product that met the requirements of such a visually create the synclastic and anticlastic double curvatures of the
appealing design,” said John Cook, Director of Technical sculpture. The formwork was also carefully designed and
Services, Thomas Concrete, Inc. “It took several different digitally modeled to enable precise self-indexing of each
recipe and material combinations to achieve the desired adjoining section to ensure tolerance controls and on-site form
appearance and performance.” positioning. After the entire formwork system was designed
and modeled, each component was tagged in the database and
nested into cut files. Each structural member was cut using a
three-axis computer numeric control (CNC) router and then
fitted and checked for tolerance compliance in the shop. After
each frame assembly was checked and verified, it was
skinned, finished, and prepped for casting in the field.
Due to the complexity of the form and the stringent
engineering requirements, the reinforcement in the most
complex areas of the structure was treated as full-scale design
and fabrication tasks. The reinforcement for the transition
from the horizontal to the vertical at the base of the sculpture
was digitally modeled in detail and shop fabricated. Templates
were CNC cut for each reinforcing bar and the bars were bent
to match the template. Then each bar was fit to a steel plate jig
that was also digitally modeled and waterjet cut to hold 1/16 in.
(1.5 mm) tolerances. The entire assembly of bars and jig were
Scaffolding surrounding the sculpture prepared in the shop and transported to the site as a cage ready
for placement inside the forms.

Other views of Stealth

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After the concrete was placed and the forms cautiously This involvement was also evident during construction.
removed, the final process required manual shaping and Workers who assembled, sanded, and polished Stealth cited
polishing to achieve the sheer, reflective finish in blue-black. Al-Haddad’s willingness to get up on the scaffolding, provide
After shaping with a steel cup wheel, the entire surface was whatever materials and resources are necessary, and make
wet polished using a diamond pad system starting from 50 grit sure his crew stayed hydrated in the heat.
and continuing up to 3000 grit. A penetrating sealer was A video of the construction is available at https://vimeo.
applied between grits 400 and 800 to seal the surface and com/146122238?from=outro-embed.
densify the concrete up to 1/4 in. depth.

A Vision Achieved Project Credits


Design: Tristan Al-Haddad, Formations Studio
As described by Al-Haddad, the sculpture subtly
Fabrication: Formations Studio: Graham Carswell,
transforms itself, expanding and collapsing between two-
Carlos Castillo, Nick Cusimano, Rachel Dickey, Helena
dimensional figure and three-dimensional form as viewers
Kang, James Keane, Zeynep Keskin, Lindsay Reyna,
move toward, around, and through the work. Materially, the
Jaemoon Rhee, Miriam Robinson, Sky Rockit, Jungchan
piece represents something almost alchemical, rendering
Yee, and Shaowen Zhang
reinforced concrete as an indistinguishable gray matter of
Owner: Cousins Properties
light, shadow, and sensually smooth fluid mass.
Structural Engineer: Jim Case, Uzun+Case
“I’ve collaborated with 50 to 75 architects on…large-scale
Concrete Contractor: Jason Adams, Sinclair
commercial construction since 2008,” Adams observed. “Most
Construction Group, Inc.
will draw something really great, then just throw it in the
Concrete Supplier: Thomas Concrete Group
contractor’s lap and say, ‘Okay…now build it.’ Tristan is the
Special acknowledgments to CRSI, DEX Industries,
only architect I have ever met in my career who wanted to be
Montagne Design/Build, and Clarke Color
a part of every process. His deep understanding of materials
and construction is really exceptional.”

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Decorative Concrete Council
Award Winners for 2016

T
he Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of that support the roof and tie into oval concrete skylights
the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), that illuminate the entries’ grand stairs, also comprising
announced the winners of its eighth annual Decorative polished concrete.
Concrete Awards competition. The winners were recognized
at a ceremony at World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV, on Other winners are:
February 2, 2016. The Innovation, Science and Technology
building at Florida Polytechnic University (formerly the Cast-In-Place Stamped, Over 5000 ft2
University of South Florida [USF] Polytechnic 555 building), 1st Place, T.B. Penick & Sons, San Diego, CA, for Main
Lakeland, FL, won the WOW! Award, best overall project. Street Temecula Bridge
The concrete work for the building’s innovative design was 2nd Place, Bulach Custom Rock, Inver Grove Heights, MN,
executed by Baker Concrete Construction, Fort Lauderdale, FL. for Edina Promenade
The building, designed by Santiago Calatrava/Festina
Lente LLC, includes an elliptic structure that rises from the Cast-In-Place Stamped, Under 5000 ft2
middle of a reflective pond. Concrete retaining walls with 1st Place, Greystone Masonry, Stafford, VA, for Creative
integral concrete seating caps define the building’s mile-long Addition
perimeter. The structural and architectural concrete within the 2nd Place, Salzano Custom Concrete, Centreville, VA, for
building includes 142 portal frames forming an “endless The Nokesville Residence
hallway” and supporting the building’s second story and
dramatic louvered aluminum and steel roof structure. The Polished, Over 5000 ft2
portals were constructed using self-consolidating concrete and 1st Place, Texas Bomanite, Dallas, TX, for Preston Trail
form major architectural elements within the building. Interior Community Church
ground-level floors comprise polished concrete. The building 2nd Place, Bay Area Concretes, Livermore, CA, for
has two main entrances framed by 15 unique raker portals Stanford Linear Accelerator

The USF Polytechnic 555 Building Main Street Temecula Bridge

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Polished, Under 5000 ft2 Overlays Under 1/4 in., Under 5000 ft2
1st Place, Concrete Mystique Engraving, Nashville, TN, 1st Place, Salzano Custom Concrete, Centreville, VA, for
for Legacy Learning Studios Contemporary Summer Retreat
2nd Place, Premier Veneers, Shelby Township, MI, for
Overlays Under 1/4 in., Over 5000 ft2 Rochester Hills Residence
1st Place, Concrete Coatings, Hammond, LA, for Golden
Nugget Hotel & Casino Biloxi Overlays 1/4 – 2 in., Under 5000 ft2
2nd Place, Sundek ADT Coatings, Arlington, TX, for 1st Place, Honestone, Tuggerah, North South Wales,
Sunnyland Furniture Australia, for Hype DC Huntsville

Cast-In-Place Special Finishes, Over 5000 ft2


1st Place, Tom Ralston Concrete, Santa Cruz, CA, for
Aruba Residence
2nd Place, Trademark Concrete Systems, Inc., Oxnard, CA,
for a private residence in Los Angeles

Cast-In-Place Special Finishes, Under 5000 ft2


1st Place, Trademark Concrete Systems, Inc., Oxnard, CA,
for Kaiser Panorama City
2nd Place, Angus McMillan Concrete Ltd., Hastings, New
Zealand, for Mangakino Skatepark

Vertical Application, Under 5000 ft2


1st Place, Colorado Hardscapes, Denver, CO, for
Mehaffey Park
Creative Addition 2nd Place, Bulach Custom Rock, Inver Grove Heights,
MN, for Scheels Shopping Mall

Preston Trail Community Church


Aruba Residence

Legacy Learning Studios Mehaffey Park

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Scheels Shopping Mall
Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School

Santa Cruz Roundabout

Stealth

Concrete Artistry, Under 5000 ft2


1st Place, Sinclair Construction Group, Marietta, GA,
for Stealth
2nd Place, Concrete Mystique Engraving, Nashville, TN,
for Arthur Patio

Multiple Applications, Over 5000 ft2


1st Place, Trademark Concrete Systems, Oxnard, CA, for
Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School
2nd Place, Colorado Hardscapes, Denver, CO, for Johnson
Habitat Park Canapp Residence

Multiple Applications, Under 5000 ft2 Architectural Concrete/Under 5000 ft2


1st Place, Tom Ralston Concrete, Santa Cruz, CA, for 1st Place, Scottworks Construction, Friday Harbor, WA,
Santa Cruz Roundabout for Floating Landing

Stained, Under 5000 ft2 In a new category, Project Video, Tom Ralston Concrete
1st Place, Hyde Concrete, Pasadena, MD, for Canapp won 1st place for a video of the Santa Cruz Roundabout project.
Residence
2nd Place, ADT Coatings, Arlington, TX, for Alex The Decorative Concrete Council is composed of
Akuagua Residence contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers of decorative
concrete products. The Council is dedicated to improving the
Architectural Concrete, Over 5000 ft2 technical and business expertise of the contractors that pursue
1st Place, Baker Concrete Construction, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, this specialty market. To enter the 2017 Awards and for more
for USF Polytechnic 555 Building information, visit www.ascconline.org.

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Recommendations for
Casting Inclined Columns
A case study on the architectural concrete columns for the Rio de Janeiro
Museu da Imagem e do Som

by Carlos Britez, Jéssika Pacheco, Suely Bueno, and Paulo Helene

T
he State Secretary of Culture for the city of Rio de (a)
Janeiro, Brazil, along with the Roberto Marinho
Foundation (FRM), recently promoted an important
international competition for the design of the new
headquarters of the city’s Museu da Imagem e do Som
(Museum of Image and Sound [MIS-RJ]). The ultimate goal
was to make the MIS headquarters a globally renowned
architectural icon for Rio de Janeiro. The U.S.-based
architectural firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro won the contest
and the design was developed in Brazil by the renowned firm
Índio da Costa Arquitetura, Urbanismo, Design e Transporte
(Índio da Costa A.U.D.T.).
In this bold design, the design architects proposed the
museum as a vertical boulevard, with seven stories, a
continuous external promenade, and a display of sequential
ramps and floors. The new MIS-RJ headquarters, shown in
Fig. 1, is being built by the construction company Rio Verde. (b)
Also, the construction works are being managed by
Engineering S.A., a subsidiary of Hill International.
With architectural concrete finishes specified for its unique
forms and oblique lines, this building’s superstructure presented
some special challenges—especially for the construction of
inclined columns with high-performance concrete (the subject
of this article). In some cases, the columns had 6 m (20 ft)
heights per segment. Further, the columns’ unusual geometries
required the use of metal formwork. In addition to meeting
aesthetic demands and compressive strength requirements
(specified as a characteristic compressive strength fck of 50 MPa
[7250 psi] at 28 days), the concrete placements were
influenced by other factors, such as weather and logistics. The
local climate is very hot, requiring concreting operations
during temperatures of about 35°C (95°F), and the concrete
supplier’s plant is 30 km (19 miles) away from the work site. Fig. 1: The future MIS-RJ headquarters: (a) an architectural rendering;
Trucks had to pass through heavy traffic during business and (b) a work in progress, in December 2015 (images courtesy of
hours, so transit times of at least 1 hour were required. Diller Scofidio + Renfro)

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The concrete type used, as well as some of the construction the adopted procedures (placing, consolidation, curing,
practices applied for casting the inclined columns, will be shoring, and timing of form stripping).
addressed in the following sections. For the most part, the It should be also noted that the probability of completely
procedures complied with requirements of Brazilian national avoiding superficial bugholes on a structural concrete element
standards—ABNT NBR 6118:2007,1 ABNT NBR is null, considering that air is intrinsic to the material itself in
12655:2006,2 ABNT NBR 14931:2004,3 and ABNT NBR the fresh state and is also introduced by the placement and
15823:20104; and recommendations in recognized technical consolidation processes. The main objective is to design a
literature—Neville and Brooks,5 Kosmatka and Wilson,6 and material and a casting method that can minimize superficial
References 7 and 8. bugholes.12-14
In this aspect, CIB Report No. 2415 presents an interesting
Architectural Concrete Structural Elements classification system for bugholes in concrete surfaces. Class 1
It is noteworthy that concrete, as a building material, is not represents a low occurrence level—in other words, a
the only factor affecting any project’s aesthetic requirements. significantly reduced frequency and quantity of superficial
The technical specifications must also include strict requirements bugholes, acceptable for architectural concrete projects with
for formwork, release agents, shoring systems, spacers, strict aesthetic requirements. This article addresses the
reinforcement, and construction practices to minimize effects procedures that were required to meet Class 1 requirements
of bugholes and cracking in the finished concrete surface. for inclined columns of the MIS-RJ, cast using high-strength
A good architectural concrete surface finish (texture and self-consolidating concrete (SCC).
homogeneity) is also related to the mixture design and the
specific placing and consolidation procedures used on the Project Data, Materials, and Procedures
project. Furthermore, curing and form stripping time may also Basic design data
affect the finish significantly, with the latter related to stains The MIS-RJ columns have inclinations varying between 40
and prominent color changes in the elements.9-11 and 90 degrees to the horizontal (these are circled in Fig. 2). The
Independent of the technical and practical construction structural design was developed by Escritório Técnico Julio
knowledge required to produce architectural concrete, Kassoy e Mario Franco Eng. Civis Ltda (JKMF). Stresses
experience has demonstrated that site simulations and mockup were calculated considering the actions of self-weight, other
studies are valuable and necessary tools in these types of dead loads, wind, pretensioning, and post-tensioning. The
projects. Full-scale mockups, for example, correlate well with maximum axial load in the columns will be about
real conditions and allow teams to assess the combination of 800 tonnes (1760 kip). The longitudinal bars for the columns
factors related to building materials used for casting of were arranged in layers, allowing the passing and positioning
elements (concrete, release agents, and forms), as well as to of post-tensioning tendons and bars from beams framing into
the joints. Because of the high
percentage of steel in the columns,
mechanical splices (nonaligned) were
specified to minimize the effects of
congestion on concrete placement and
consolidation.

Mixture proportions and


constituents
The mixture design process started in
October 2011, approximately 20 months
before the first concreting of the
building’s inclined columns, which
occurred in June 2013. Many mockups
in different scales were tested during the
design, and decisive factors affecting the
concrete were evaluated. Simulations
included having truck mixers affected
by weather and logistics (route) as well
as using various placement types,
mixing energies, and pump types.
Full-scale mockup studies were also
important for assessing the effects of
Fig. 2: Longitudinal section of the MIS-RJ structure showing inclined columns (circled in red) column inclination and geometry,

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reinforcing percentage and positioning, and lift height. The evaluation of the same parameters. The boldest event was the
full-scale placements allowed the evaluation of fresh concrete construction of three large-scale mockups in the courtyard of
conditions during placement, including its filling ability, as the concrete supplier. These mockups were designed to allow
well as its compressive strength after hardening. clear assessment of different formwork systems and SCC
The concrete mixture proportions and sources of the finishes in walls cast at various inclinations (in addition to the
materials are shown in Table 1. It must be observed that no other factors already mentioned). Those walls were also used
mixing water was used other than the moisture in the sand to verify some procedures for application of concrete coating
(this amount was deducted from the total ice proportion). The systems. The different types of concrete specimens and
total free mixing water was replaced by ice cubes under an mockups can be seen in Fig. 3.
initial specified temperature of −10°C (14°F). The technical The wall mockup was very important for evaluation of
specification for concrete acceptance was a temperature of several factors; however, it did not simulate an inclined
about 20°C (68°F) to minimize thermal cracking. On very hot column. To test procedures for the columns, a full-scale
days, however, the concrete temperature was about 25°C mockup of two inclined columns that intersected at the base was
(77°F) in practice. also cast at the concrete supplier’s plant. One of the columns
Based on extensive historical data, the sand moisture was inclined at 40 degrees to the horizontal and represented
content was assigned as 5% of the total sand mass. the worst case for the project (Fig. 4(a)). Before the mockup
Polypropylene fibers (12 mm [0.5 in.] length) were specified placement, additional rules were made with respect to the
to minimize shrinkage cracking. Inorganic iron oxide-based SCC and placement procedures to cast these architectural
pigment (Bayferrox® 318) was specified to maintain aesthetic concrete elements with minimal bugholes and cracking.
homogeneity (Brazilian standards allow Type CP III cement First, a special biodegradable release agent based on
to comprise 35 to 70% slag amount, which can result in aliphatic hydrocarbons (DESFORM 70 supplied by Grace/
variations in the tone of the concrete). Rheoset) was used to prevent superficial bugholes. To help
avoid segregation, the maximum drop height was set at 2 m
Construction requirements (6.5 ft). Also, a drop chute (tube) was used to help ensure that
Construction was performed per Brazilian Norm ABNT mortar reached the base of the element without losses due to
NBR 14931. In addition to the basic principles covered in this impact with reinforcement or forms. To help ensure consistent
standard, detailed techniques and
improvements were specified to Table 1:
ensure the quality of the concrete Mixture proportions for inclined columns of MIS-RJ (dry materials for 1 m³
finishes (texture and homogeneity) of concrete by weight)*
and the aesthetics of the structural
elements. The most important Materials Mass, kg/m3
requirements were related to concrete
Cement CP III-40 RS (sulfate resistant—ABNT NBR 5735:199116) 472
placement and consolidation.
Silica fume (ABNT NBR 12653:201417) 30
Mockups Water (from sand moisture only, mean value fixed at 5%—ABNT NBR
After the development of the 42
15900:200918)
concrete mixtures, focus shifted to
Water in the form of ice cubes² 144
designing mockups for the evaluation of
several technical and aesthetic factors. Medium sand, natural (ABNT NBR 7211:200919) 700
Initially, during mixture design, small
Artificial sand, crushed sand Type II
19
123
cubes were cast to evaluate the type of
release agent and the formwork panels Crushed stone 019 (maximum aggregate size = 9.5 mm) 426
on concrete coloration. Different Crushed stone 119 (maximum aggregate size = 19 mm) 426
pigment contents were tested (at
dosages of 0, 1, and 1.5% by weight of Polypropylene fibers (12 mm) 0.6
the cement) to maintain the natural Pigment (Bayferrox® 318), simulated for 1% 4.7
tonality of the concrete. Then, a vertical
Water-reducing admixture (Muraplast FK 110, MC Bauchemie—ABNT NBR
wall was cast at the jobsite in January 1.4
11768:201120)
2012. The filling ability of the SCC was
evaluated to determine the minimum High-range water-reducing admixture20 (Glenium® SCC 160 with incorporated
4.7
number of pump discharge points antifoaming agent or Glenium® SCC 161, BASF)
required for adequate placement (that *
Designed for a characteristic compressive strength fck of 50 MPa (7250 psi) at 28 days and slump flow
is, limiting the occurrence of bugholes). of 660 to 750 mm (26 to 29.5 in.), the mixture’s water-cementitious materials ratio (w/cm) was 0.37
Further, inclined walls were cast for Notes: 1 kg/m3 = 1.7 lb/yd3; 1 mm = 0.04 in.

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flow, a “bottomless” metal pail was (2.6 gal.) buckets (Fig. 4(c)). The contact with reinforcing bars and with
adapted as a funnel and reservoir at the delivery tube was inserted in the column previously placed concrete. Although
top of the delivery tube (Fig. 4(b)). The form so that its discharge end was about the SCC mixture had sufficient cohesion
concrete was placed using a bottom-up 400 mm (16 in.) from the bottom of the to withstand slight vibration without
approach, helping to prevent the form. A 35 mm (1.4 in.) diameter segregation, the vibrator was used in
introduction of air into the concrete and vibrator was inserted in this tube until its cycles of only 5 to 10 seconds.
thus minimizing bugholes. head contacted the base of the form. This procedure was repeated in
To further minimize bugholes, When concrete covered the entire successive turns until concrete reached
concrete placement progressed at a slow length of the vibrator head, the concrete the middle of the column element. Then,
speed, in small portions, and using 10 L was vibrated briefly to ensure its full the tube was removed and the remaining
height was placed (still using buckets) in
lifts of 300 to 400 mm (12 to 16 in.),
(a) (b) using the length of the vibrator head as a
reference. Each lift was vibrated
slightly. It is important to note that
concrete placement was stopped
whenever the vibrator was being used.
Placement resumed only after vibration
was completed.
Simultaneously, workers tapped
softly on the outside of the steel forms
using rubber mallets. This effort helped
to minimize pockets of air in the
(c) (d) concrete in contact with the forms.
Finally, the fresh concrete was allowed
to overflow the top level of the form,
eliminating bleed water and fines, and
allowing the concrete to adequately
reach the upper form level.
The completed inclined column
mockup is shown in Fig. 5.
As shown in Fig. 5, the finishes are
very good. Bugholes are minimal,
indicating that the completed surfaces
Fig. 3: Various simulations and mockups used to establish materials and methods incorporated would satisfy Class 1 requirements per
in the building construction: (a) cubic specimens in the laboratory of the concrete supplier, CIB Report No. 24. Also, none of the
October 2011; (b) vertical wall cast at the jobsite, February 2012; (c) inclined wall (45 degrees) mockups exhibited any type of cracking.
cast at the jobsite, February 2012; and (d) full-scale mockup cast in the courtyard of the The procedures were therefore deemed
concrete supplier’s plant, July 2012 suitable for actual placements.

(a) (b) (c)

Fig. 4: Casting the inclined column mockup helped in the evaluation of various factors: (a) metal forms and inclined reinforcement projected
from a previously cast base joint; (b) a drop tube was used to deliver concrete from the concrete bucket to the base of the column form; and
(c) a bottomless pail acted as a funnel and reservoir for concrete, allowing a vibrator to be inserted into the drop tube without overflow

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Integrity and Aesthetics evaluating an appropriate concrete inclined architectural concrete columns
Figure 6 shows some of the inclined mixture design, creating many mockups, of the MIS-RJ project. The final results
columns in the building. The finishes are and adjusting the procedures provided in are sound structural elements with high
of similar quality to the finishes obtained ABNT NBR 14931 were decisive aesthetic form.
in the mockups. Developing and actions that allowed the execution of
Acknowledgments
The authors acknowledge Roberto Marinho
(a) (b) Foundation (FRM) for permission to publish
this article.

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ras de Concreto—Procedimento (Design of
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tional Standards Organization), Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, 2007, 221 pp.
2. ABNT NBR 12655, “Concreto de
(c) (d)
Cimento Portland—Preparo, Controle e
Recebimento—Procedimento (Portland
Cement Concrete—Preparation, Control
and Acceptance—Procedure),” Associação
Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (Brazilian

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Janeiro, Brazil, 1991, 6 pp. of the Advisory Board of ABNT (Brazilian National Standards
17. ABNT NBR 12653, “Materiais Pozolânicos—Requisitos Organization). She is also ABNT representative in ISO Committees
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Normas Técnicas (Brazilian National Standards Organization), Rio de Concrete, and TC 98, Bases for Design of Structures. She is a civil
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20. ABNT NBR 11768, “Aditivos Químicos para Concreto de well as the supervisor of 29 doctoral
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Evolution of the
ACI 562 Code—Part 2
Framework for determination of an unsafe condition

by Gene R. Stevens and Keith Kesner

Existing Concrete Structures—Learning Lessons and Advancing Solutions


ACI Committee 562, Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings, strives to advance the practice of
engineering and improve the repair and rehabilitation of existing concrete structures. ACI Subcommittee 562-E, Education,
is dedicated to helping engineers, building officials, contractors, owners, inspectors, and others by conveying information
in more detail than is possible solely through the ACI 562 Code and Commentary. To this end, and in the hope of
improving these documents, members of ACI 562 are providing a series of articles under the main theme, “Existing
Concrete Structures—Learning Lessons and Advancing Solutions.”
Through this series, the committee members explain the rationale behind some of the upcoming changes in the ACI 562
Code as well as share example problems, ideas, concepts, and the thoughts discussed in ACI 562 Committee meetings. It is
also anticipated the series will help the committee address questions from the engineering and construction sectors, solicit
answers to problems, and review areas of needed research.
The updated Code has been reviewed by the ACI Technical Activities Committee (TAC) and released for public
comments. ACI Committee 562 is now in the process of responding to the public comments.

W
hen assessing existing concrete, the licensed design The document incorporates strength-design provisions and
professional and owner will be faced with many IEBC regulations through the inclusion of definitive guidance
questions, including: on concrete-specific provisions. Assessment criteria are
•• What defines an unsafe structural condition? provided in Chapter 4 and Appendix A in ACI 562-16. When
•• When is strengthening of an existing structure required? ACI 562-16 is adopted as a reference standard in the IEBC,
•• When is it structurally prudent to consider strengthening an the criteria in Chapter 4 are used to address material-specific
requirements for existing concrete structures. If the local
existing structure?
•• If strengthening is required, what are the criteria for safe building code does not cite the IEBC, however, ACI 562-16
can function as a standalone Code. In the latter case, the
and economical design of repairs?
ACI Committee 562 addressed these questions as the additional assessment criteria in Appendix A can be used to
ACI 562-16 Standard evolved. The committee also had to set determine applicable repair and rehabilitation designs
requirements for existing concrete structures that were independent of the IEBC.
consistent with the International Existing Building Code IEBC 2015,2 Section 404.4, Less than substantial structural
(IEBC) regulations. This article presents the framework of the damage, states: “For damage less than substantial structural
associated changes made relative to the previous standard damage, repairs shall be allowed that restore the building to
generated by the committee––ACI 562-13.1 its predamage state.” This statement allows designers to meet
As with all ACI standards, ACI 562-16 was written in the requirements of the building code that was in effect when
mandatory language so it may be adopted to serve as a Code. the structure was constructed, rather than the current building
In this article, we refer to the document as the ACI 562-16 code. But design professionals assessing existing structures
Standard, the ACI 562-16 Code, or simply ACI 562-16. are often faced with more explicit questions:
•• Excluding seismic forces, what in-place capacity can be
Reliability considered unsafe?
ACI 562-16 is designed to provide consistent reliability in •• What is the demand-capacity ratio limit for acceptable
assessing existing concrete members, systems, and structures. safety when assessing structural strength?

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•• When should design of strengthening repairs include design,3 the demand-capacity ratio Um/Rm is related to the
considerations for increasing the capacity to the current reliability index β per Eq. (1)
building Code demand (or is that really necessary)?
•• When is it adequate (or inadequate) to restore the structural
capacity to the original building Code demand? (1)
•• Why should a design professional consider making repairs that
increase the capacity to the current building Code demand?
where Um is the mean value of required resistance (demand); Rm
Unsafe Conditions is the mean value of resistance (capacity); VR is the coefficient
Based on definitions that originated in the 2015 edition of of variation for capacity; VU is the coefficient of variation for
the IEBC, Chapter 2 of ACI 562-16 defines: demand; and is approximately the standard
unsafe structural condition—structural state of an deviation σ of the logarithm of the demand-capacity ratio,
individual structural member, structural system, or with σ representing the uncertainties of both U and R.
structure with instability, potential collapse of overhead Reliability indexes are presented herein to show the
components or pieces (falling hazards), noncompliance correlation between demand-capacity ratios and β values,
with fire resistance ratings or demand to capacity ratio which are used in the next article in this series.
limits above acceptable limits defined in this Code. Service load demand Us is associated with combinations of
Commentary: unsafe structural condition—this unfactored loads. Applying ASCE/SEI 7-104 terminology, Us
definition is adapted from the IEBC and modified for is determined using combinations of nominal loads.
strength design to be consistent with concrete requirements. Employing ACI 318-145 terminology, nominal strength
dangerous—any concrete building, structure, or portion (capacity) is the strength of a member or cross section
thereof that meets any of the conditions described below calculated in accordance with provisions and assumptions of
shall be deemed dangerous: the strength design method of ACI 318-14 before application
a) The building or structure has collapsed, has partially of any strength reduction factors φ.
collapsed, has moved off its foundation, or lacks the Strength reduction factors are equal to or less than 1.0 and
necessary support of the ground account for the likelihood that the actual strength or capacity
b) There exists a significant risk of collapse, detachment is less than the calculated nominal strength. As noted in
or dislodgement of any portion, member, appurtenance, Reference 3, these factors provide for uncertainties in the
or ornamentation of the concrete building or structure determination of capacity, variations in the material properties
under nominal loads and dimensions, and consequences of failure.
c) Unsafe structural condition has been determined in In IEBC 2015, this condition is met when the mean service
the building or structure load demand Us exceeds the mean nominal capacity Rcn. Thus,
Commentary: dangerous—this definition has been the margin of safety (M of S) is below the level that has been
modified from the IEBC. Potentially dangerous conditions historically acceptable in existing structures and is currently
of an existing member or system include the following: set as the limit. Henceforth, we will drop the terminology of
unsafe structural conditions, instability, falling hazards, “mean values” by suggesting that the determined values are
or noncompliance with fire resistance ratings. the mean values. At M of S = Rcn – Us ≤ 0, the probability of
These definitions indicate that the licensed design failure or collapse is as likely as not to occur if the structure is
professional must find a significant risk of collapse under loaded to the service load demand. This IEBC concept was
nominal loads (magnitude of load specified by the design- the starting point for development of the additional
basis code before application of any factor) to deem a provision for unsafe structural conditions defined in ACI 562-16,
structural member unsafe. But how is that done? Excluding Section 2.2—or the demand-capacity ratio limits above
seismic forces and other hazards such as fire, dislodgement, acceptable limits defined in this Code. This additional
and instabilities, the generally accepted interpretation of the requirement is presented in Chapter 4 of ACI 562-16, where
IEBC trigger is: The nominal or service load demand Us Section 4.3.2 states:
can be shown to exceed the predicted current nominal “For gravity and wind loads, unsafe structural conditions
strength Rn: Us/Rcn > 1.0. include: instability, potential collapse of overhead components
or pieces (falling hazards), or structures where the demand-
Demand-Capacity Ratio capacity ratio is more than 1.5, as shown in ACI 562-16
ACI 562-16 sets demand-capacity limits for in-place Eq. (4.3.2).”
conditions that are used to define the severity of damage or
deterioration in existing concrete members, systems, or ACI 562-16 Eq. (4.3.2)
structures. The basic premise of using simple demand-
capacity ratios as defined in ACI 562-16 is to provide a In Eq. (4.3.2), the strength design demand is determined
consistent measure of reliability. For load and resistance factor for current building Code nominal dead, live, snow, and wind

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loads, excluding earthquake, using factored load combinations consistent with probability-based strength-design
of ASCE/SEI 7-10. The strength reduction factors φ of provisions. Mixing ASD with strength design in a single
Section 5.3 or 5.4 apply. requirement is outside common engineering practice.
If the demand-capacity ratio exceeds 1.5 for structures, the Hence, the additional equation, Eq. (4.3.1), is required for
design-basis criteria are those in the current building Code. existing concrete structures;
Unsafe structural conditions are reported in accordance with
Section 1.5.2.
•• In ductile concrete members with yielding reinforcement,
gravity-load displacements should indicate potentially
If the demand-capacity ratio does not exceed 1.5 for unsafe conditions well in advance of failure;
structures, the requirements of Section 4.4 through 4.9 are
used to determine the design-basis criteria.
•• Safety is a higher priority as a result of consequences of
failure in compression members and when brittle fractures
ACI 562-16, Section 1.2.2, states: “The ‘current building may develop from overloads such as punching shear of
Code’ refers to the general building Code adopted by a slabs and, hence, the inclusion of the strength-reduction
jurisdiction that presently regulates new building design and factors φ in ACI 562, Section 5.3 or 5.4, is practical. The
construction.” The associated commentary states: strength-reduction factors of ACI 562-16, Section 5.4, are
“R4.3.2 In assessing unsafe structural conditions, the higher as a result of the reduced coefficient of variation
strength design demand of Eq. (4.3.2) combines current from determined dimensions and material properties; and
building Code nominal gravity loads (dead, live, and snow)
and lateral wind forces, excluding seismic forces, using the
•• The development of code requirements is an evolutionary
process where new provisions seldom reflect abrupt
factored load combinations of ASCE/SEI 7. A demand- changes from previous codes.8
capacity ratio greater than 1.5, calculated using Eq. (4.3.2), Table 1 shows service load demand to current in-place
represents a condition with limited to no margin of safety nominal capacity ratios designating an unsafe condition for
against failure. In the assessment of unsafe structural IEBC 2015 edition and included in ACI 562-16 with the
conditions, the licensed design professional should determine strength reduction factors (φ(5.4) or φ(5.3)) in Section 5.4 or
if it may be appropriate to include structural redundancies, 5.3 (if applicable). The ratio of service-load demand to
alternate load paths, primary and secondary supporting nominal capacity greater than 1.0 (Us/Rcn > 1.0) is
elements, redistribution of loads, collapse mechanisms, unacceptable. The ACI 562-16 definition of an unsafe
reduced live loads, measured displacements (listing, leaning, structural condition is illustrated in Fig. 1.
and tilting), second-order effects, and other loads specific to
the structure, such as drifting snow, lateral earth pressures, Responsibility of Licensed Design Professional
self-straining loads, ice, and floods. References for unsafe For a simple span member without construction anomalies
structural conditions include: commentary to Chapter 1 of or redundancies, a detailed evaluation of internal strength
ASCE/SEI 7-10; Galambos et al. 1982[6,7]; and Ellingwood using ACI 318-14 with measured material properties and
and Ang.[8] These references provide target reliability indexes, geometries provides a reasonable estimate of anticipated mean
basic probability theory, and concepts for an evaluation using strength. But engineering predictions of anticipated strength
the specific details of the demand as it relates to the capacity are neither conclusive nor absolute. They exhibit statistical
with the strength reduction factors of Chapter 5 for concrete dispersion and are merely points within an expected statistical
structures.” distribution with a real coefficient of variation. The precision
The basic framework for unsafe conditions of existing in estimating the anticipated strength reduces as the number of
concrete structures proposed in ACI 562-16 considers dead, idealizations increase to accommodate the analysis of more
live, snow, and wind loads, and it includes the following complex systems. The laws of structural mechanics, which are
considerations: used to relate loads to internal strength demand, are based on
•• In accordance with the IEBC, the probability of structural simplifications and idealizations. The uncertainties introduced
failure may become excessive (the safety margin is by the statistical dispersion of capacity are further clouded by
potentially zero or negative) when the anticipated the variability of construction quality, deterioration due to
“allowable stress design” (service load) demand exceeds aging, and uncertainty of applied load combinations.8
the current in-place nominal strength (Us/Rcn > 1.0). Hence, The demand on the structure—imposed loads such as dead,
the limit of Us/Rcn of 1.0; live, snow, and wind loads, and their combinations—are
•• The provisions maintain relative consistency with current difficult to accurately predict over any given period of time.
design requirements which use reliability-based “strength The most practical solution is to use the nominal live, snow,
design” provisions of concrete in ACI 318-14 and and wind load values from the current ASCE/SEI 7 standard.
probability-based design and load criteria.4,6,7,9 Combining When factored for strength design in combination with the
service loads as a total demand (allowable stress design dead load, these loads have a mean return period of roughly
[ASD]) in a ratio with nominal strength (strength-design 50 years. Although these loads are for new design and are
capacity) does not necessarily ensure consistent levels of therefore less likely to be exceeded in the expected remaining
safety and performance.7 Service load combinations are not life of an existing structure, they are to a lesser degree

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Table 1:
Service load demand to current nominal capacity ratios designating unsafe conditions
Loads and load 2015 IEBC, Additional requirement of ACI 562-16, Section 4.3.2, to determine unsafe
combinations dangerous structural conditions
Required
capacity
per φ(5.4) = φ(5.4) or φ(5.3)
Eq. (4.3.2) 1.0 = 0.90 φ(5.4) = 0.80 φ(5.3) = 0.75 φ(5.3) = 0.65
Uc = Maximum Us/Rcn,
At D = 1.0, 1.2D + 1.6L demand- compression Us/Rcn, shear Us/Rcn, shear
Us = or capacity Rcn = Us/Rcn , (5.4) and and and Us/Rcn,
D/L D+L 1.4D ratio, Us/Rcn Uc/1.5φ tension tension (5.3) compression compression compression
L=0 1.00 1.40 1.00 0.93/φ 1.07 0.96 0.86 0.80 0.70
0.5 3.00 4.40 1.00 2.9/φ 1.02 0.92 0.82 0.77 0.66
0.6 2.67 3.87 1.00 2.6/φ 1.03 0.93 0.83 0.78 0.67
0.7 2.43 3.49 1.00 2.3/φ 1.05 0.94 0.84 0.78 0.68
0.8 2.25 3.20 1.00 2.1/φ 1.05 0.95 0.84 0.79 0.69
0.9 2.11 2.98 1.00 2.0/φ 1.06 0.96 0.85 0.80 0.69
1.0 2.00 2.80 1.00 1.9/φ 1.07 0.96 0.86 0.80 0.70
2.0 1.50 2.00 1.00 1.3/φ 1.13 1.01 0.90 0.84 0.73
4.0 1.25 1.60 1.00 1.1/φ 1.17 1.05 0.94 0.88 0.76
6.0 1.17 1.47 1.00 1.0/φ 1.19 1.07 0.95 0.89 0.78
8.0 1.125 1.40 1.00 0.9/φ 1.21 1.08 0.96 0.90 0.78

statistically probable for an existing structure. Determining they not require follow-up inspection as a condition for
live, snow, and wind load intensities must be based on the occupancy extensions?
current standards, but may be supplemented by data collected Is the designation of an unsafe condition in ACI 562-16 an
from the structure. Reduced live loads are regularly used, indication of a potentially dangerous condition? Does it
unless the collected data from the structure indicates a indicate the potential for collapse or failure? The proposed
different intensity. For example, the true loads in a library designation does indicate a potentially dangerous condition
may not be accurately represented by reduced live load. If the that could result in failure if the structure is subjected to the
structure is predisposed to snow and wind loads, then they nominal loads of ASCE/SEI 7. Engineering judgment is
should be included in the load combinations. If an unsafe required to further assess the structure and evaluate demands
condition is determined, then, controlling the loads on the and capacities, as redundancy and the mode of failure are
structure may result in practical solutions for some types of considerations that may not have been included in the initial
structures. For example, if snow drift loadings are assessment. The updated ACI 562-16 Code notes in different
problematic, it may be possible to modify parapets or other locations for various conditions that: “Historical performance
structures to limit drift depths. Determining strength limit- is often an acceptable indicator of adequate safety when the
states, imposed loads, and redistribution of loads is the structure has been subjected to known loads.”
responsibility of the licensed design professional. What is the responsibility of the licensed design
The nominal loads of the current ASCE/SEI 7 standard are professional when an unsafe condition is identified? A
conservative, if the expected remaining life of the existing fundamental principle of the engineering code of ethics is to
structure is less than 50 years. Additional research on safety is use the knowledge and skill in the interest of safety. The
needed for loads relative to the expected life of structures less licensed design professional is obligated to appraise the
than 50 years. A major concern is the mechanism for consequences of an unsafe condition. If the condition has the
enforcing limits on the remaining structural life of a structure. potential for loss of life, then temporary protective measures
The local jurisdictional authority issues building permits, but such as shoring or removal of loads are warranted until a more
direct authority over occupancy may be limited to fire code detailed evaluation is performed, a peer review of the
issues and post-disaster assessments. Buildings undergoing evaluation is concluded, a structural test to confirm resistance
renovation should also require occupancy permits, so why do is finalized, or a structural rehabilitation program is

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5. ACI Committee 318, “Building Code Requirements for Structural
Concrete (ACI 318-14) and Commentary (ACI 318R-14),” American
Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 2014, 519 pp.
6. Galambos, T.V.; Ellingwood, B.R.; MacGregor, J.G.; and Cornell,
C.A., “Probability Based Load Criteria: Assessment of Current Design
Practice,” Journal of the Structural Division, ASCE, V. 108, No. 5, May
1982, pp. 959-977.
7. Galambos, T.V.; Ellingwood, B.R.; MacGregor, J.G.; and Cornell,
C.A., “Probability Based Load Criteria: Load Factors and Load Combi-
nations,” Journal of the Structural Division, ASCE, V. 108, No. 5, May
1982, pp. 978-997.
8. Ellingwood, B.R., and Ang, A.H.-S., “A Probabilistic Study of
Safety Criteria for Design,” SRS-387, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL,
1972, 195 pp.
9. ANSI A58.1-1982, “Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures,”
Fig. 1: Unsafe structural conditions are determined from a plot of American National Standards Institute, New York, NY, 1982, 103 pp.
service load demand-capacity ratio (Us/Rcn) versus dead-live load ratio
(D/L). ACI 562-16 defines unsafe structural conditions as the lesser of Selected for reader interest by the editors.
any service demand-capacity ratio at or above 1.0 or conditions not
satisfying Eq. (4.3.2)

ACI member Gene R. Stevens is a


Principal with J.R. Harris & Company,
completed. The decision as to the urgency and determination Denver, CO. He is Chair of ACI Subcom-
of appropriate action for temporary protective procedures is mittee 562-A, General, and the Structural
best determined by the licensed design professional that Engineers Association of Colorado Existing
discovers or determines the unsafe condition in consultation Structures Committee. He specializes in
with the local jurisdictional authority and owner. An the analysis and design of structures for
evaluation identifying an unsafe structural condition where seismic effects; evaluation of distress in
the ratio of nominal load demand with factored load existing structures; and design of repairs
combinations of the current ASCE/SEI 7 standard to nominal and upgrades for distressed, damaged, or under-strength
structures. He is a member of ACI Committee 562, Evaluation,
capacity with applicable strength-reduction factors is greater
Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings, and Joint
than 1.5 within the work area that require immediate attention
ACI-ASCE Committee 352, Joints and Connections in Monolithic
should be reported to the appropriate authorities with the
Concrete Structures. Stevens received his BS in civil engineering
professional’s recommendations for resolution.
from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign,
IL, and his MS in civil engineering from the University of California,
Summary Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. He is a licensed professional engineer in
The framework for the structural assessment criteria in several states and a licensed structural engineer in California.
ACI 562-16 for an unsafe structural condition of an existing
concrete structure is supported by clear, simple, and rational
Keith Kesner, FACI, is a Project Manager
engineering procedures that will help to keep the public safe.
with CVM Professional, King of Prussia, PA.
The assessment criteria are anticipated to evolve as this Code
He specializes in the evaluation and
develops and as research on the reliability of existing concrete
rehabilitation of existing structures and is the
structures moves forward.
Chair of ACI Committee 562, Evaluation,
Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete
References Buildings. He also serves on ACI Commit-
1. ACI Committee 562, “Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, tees 228, Nondestructive Testing of
and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings (ACI 562-13) and Commentary,” Concrete; 364, Rehabilitation; and ACI
American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 59 pp. Subcommittee C601-F, Nondestructive Testing Technician. He was a
2. “2015 IEBC Code and Commentary,” International Code Council, co-recipient of the 1998 ACI Construction Practice Award and
Washington, DC, 2015. received the 2005 ACI Young Member Award. Kesner received his
3. Manual of Steel Construction: Load and Resistance Factor Design, BS from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, and his MS and
first edition, American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL, 1986, PhD from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. He is a licensed civil
400 pp. engineer in several states and a licensed structural engineer in
4. ASCE/SEI 7-10, “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Hawaii, Illinois, and Massachusetts.
Structures,” American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, 2010, 608 pp.

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Lessons from the
TailorCrete Project
Innovative industrial methods for future digital concrete architecture

by Thomas Juul Andersen, Wilson Ricardo Leal da Silva, and Lars Nyholm Thrane

O
ne of the major challenges in the future production of technology. This approach opens up the possibility of
nonstandardized concrete structures is introducing increasing the architectural value in concrete buildings and
novel and cost-effective ways to fabricate enables innovative and advanced architecture in traditional
nonstandardized formwork. With this idea in mind, the Danish housing. The construction of a full-scale sculptural concrete
Technological Institute (DTI) coordinated the TailorCrete structure, namely the Demonstrator, located in Aarhus,
project,1-3 funded by the European Union’s 7th Framework Denmark, proves the technologies established in the
Program (FP7) in cooperation with 14 European partners. FP7 TailorCrete project. This article presents the most relevant
was the European Union’s research and innovation funding developments from the TailorCrete project, as well as details
program from 2007 to 2013.4 on the Demonstrator construction.
The TailorCrete project addressed the weak link between
the possibilities in digital three-dimensional (3-D) modeling Digital Architectural Design
using advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software as The Turkish architectural firm SuperPool designed the
well as in formwork and reinforcement fabrication to enable Demonstrator using the latest digital modeling tools. Figure 1
the realization of digital architecture. The project introduced shows the final design. The Demonstrator structure features an
new methods and technologies to create concrete structures advanced geometry that would be complex and difficult to
and surfaces with complex shapes using industrialized, fabricate with the use of traditional available methods. Hence,
cost-effective, and sustainable approaches based on digital the project allowed the demonstration of the highest number
architectural design, robotic fabrication, and concrete of the technologies developed in the TailorCrete research

Fig. 1: Architectural design of the TailorCrete Demonstrator

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project. The design program called for a structure that would architectural and structural designs were complete, a
serve as a storage element to protect different materials and Rhinoceros plugin was used to automatically generate the
equipment from snow and rain. The final design suggested a formwork layout. From this layout, the software program
load-carrying structure with medium to high curvatures in the PowerMill was used to generate the robotic programming
roof and leg structures, respectively. The dimensions are for each formwork piece.
approximately 21 x 6 x 6 m (70 x 20 x 20 ft). TailorCrete’s digital formwork manufacturing process
comprises robotic milling strategies (subtractive
Digital Manufacturing manufacturing) and lightweight formwork materials,
Cutting strategies including coatings and release agents.
Although their repetitive operations seem unsuitable for Expanded polystyrene (EPS) block is the typical base material
creating advanced architectural designs, robots possess an used in milled formwork. EPS is easy to machine, its low weight
unexploited potential for the fabrication of nonstandardized makes it easy to handle, and it has high strength despite its high
building parts. At present, the potential of using robots in the air content (up to 98%). Also, clean EPS can be recycled, thus
construction market has come within reach because human- minimalizing environmental impacts. A number of architectural
robot interfaces have improved and robots have become less projects have used milled EPS formwork. Examples include the
expensive. In this light, the TailorCrete project experts Spencer Dock Bridge5 in Dublin, Ireland, and a concrete pavilion
developed a new formwork system based on digital in Glostrup, Denmark (Fig. 3).
manufacturing to help architects in the creation of complex These projects showed some of the potential of milled
CAD models. A great share of the project activities were formwork, but also pointed out some of its weaknesses. In
developed at the High-Technology Concrete Laboratory at particular, reusability and recycling were issues because
DTI. This lab is equipped with a fully automatic concrete separating EPS and its coating was a time-consuming task.
batch plant and a six-axis Fanuc industrial robot (Fig. 2). TailorCrete addressed formwork reusability and recycling and
The design of the Demonstrator was developed in other specific challenges, including improvement of cost-
Rhinoceros, a 3-D modeling software program. When the effectiveness through optimized robotic milling strategies,

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minimization of the amount of milled material, production of
smooth concrete surfaces, and improvements in the formwork
release properties.
A key cost factor in robotic machining is the milling time.
It’s necessary to find the right balance between the milling tool,
milling strategy (axial and radial depth-of-cut and the
trajectories for the cutting tool), and surface quality. With the
use of advanced five-axis strategies (where the milling tool
angle is a function of the milled surface curvature), it was
possible to reduce the milling time by a factor of 6 when
compared to traditional three-axis strategies (where the milling
tool angle is fixed). The milling process is displayed in Fig. 4.
The use of a formwork substructure in the milled formwork
helped save substantial volumes of EPS. In short, the formwork
substructure enabled splitting nonstandard geometries into a
standard grid that simplified control in the design and building
process. For the Demonstrator, all EPS blocks were precut using
a hot-wire cutter. The front and back formwork surfaces were cut
from one piece, at angles corresponding to the concrete
structure’s cavity, as shown in Fig. 5.

Design for demolding and reuse


Demolding can be cumbersome when concrete is cast against
milled EPS formwork, especially when the geometry includes
high curvatures. Experiments show that applying a liquid coating
to milled surfaces can result in a smooth concrete finish;
however, the formwork often breaks during demolding. It
therefore becomes difficult to separate the coating from EPS,
hindering EPS recycling. A new flexible membrane coating
system was developed as a solution. Optimal results were
obtained using a 0.5 mm (20 mil) thick silicone membrane,
Fig. 4: Manufacturing of formwork blocks using five-axis milling at DTI which was found to be easy to handle and attach to the milled
EPS. The silicone-coated milled EPS can be detached easily from
hardened concrete, leaving both the membrane and the EPS
ready to be reused or recycled. Such technology enabled reusing
90% of the formwork in the Demonstrator. In this case, the
structure was designed with a rotation line along the center, as
shown in Fig. 6. Hence, the two halves of the structure are equal,
except for the lowest part, as it has different endings.

Fig. 5: Gross machining of 1200 x 1400 x 4800 mm (47 x 55 x 189 in.)


EPS blocks was initiated using a hot-wire cutter to produce smaller
blocks that were then cut into two halves representing rough
versions of the inner and outer formwork. The formwork surfaces Fig. 6: The Demonstrator was designed with a rotation line along the
were then robotically milled based on the geometries in the digital center of the roof, enabling formwork reuse when combined with the
model (including drilling of holes for the tie-rods) silicone membrane coating system

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On-Site Processes
Assembling of prefabricated parts
The prefabricated EPS pieces were marked with an
identification number referring to their final position in the
structure to simplify the on-site formwork assembly. To
optimize logistics, the formwork parts were transported in a
container and were positioned corresponding to the order of
use on-site. Figure 7 displays the first layer of formwork
assembled on-site as well as the steel reinforcement. The
formwork assemblage was rather easy due to high precision
given by digital fabrication. The position of the tie rods was
planned in the design phase, so it was possible to predrill the
holes needed in the formwork using robot technology. A
special cone was used in the connection between formwork
and tie rods in curved areas. (a)

(b)
Casting
The Demonstrator was cast in four stages, as highlighted
in Fig. 8. The first three stages include the casting of the two
legs and the tail structure. In these vertical parts, self-
consolidating concrete (SCC), designed with a high plastic
viscosity (100 to 150 Pa·s) but low yield stress (20 to 40 Pa)
corresponding to a slump flow of 620 to 710 mm (24.5 to
28 in.), was used. The high plastic viscosity was specified to
avoid dynamic segregation and blocking when SCC had to
flow several meters through a dense net of reinforcement.
The 4C-Rheometer6 and the V-funnel were used to measure
the rheological properties before and after pumping. Test
results for two concrete batches used on the project are listed
in Table 1.
The SCC mixture was pumped through a thin hose that was
inserted (along with a small camera) in a small hole on top of
the formwork. The pump hose was slowly raised at the same
rate as the filling rate. The filling rate was low, as results
during the project had shown that a low filling rate was key to
obtaining smooth surfaces, in particular on upside surfaces. Fig. 7: Initial work at the construction site: (a) the assembled first
Also, it was known that a low casting rate would be beneficial layer of formwork; and (b) steel reinforcement. A complete 3-D model
in terms of the formwork pressure. of the reinforcement was developed, and the more complex bars
The horizontal deck was cast using conventional concrete. were fabricated using robots. However, most bars were designed to
This part had no counter-formwork, so the surface finishing be fabricated conventionally using standard machinery
was done manually.

Demolding
Formwork demolding turned out to be more challenging
than expected. The release properties of the membrane had
changed as the result of exposure to the sun and weather, so
separating silicone membrane and concrete was not as easy as
had been observed in laboratory tests. Also, the attachment
points of the membranes were not accessible during
demolding because they were located along the sides of the
EPS. If the attachment points had been located on the
backside of the EPS blocks, the EPS could have been pulled
out and the membrane easily removed sideways. Even though
90% of the membranes had to be replaced, all EPS blocks Fig. 8: The Demonstrator casting process: leg structures (green) and tail
were reused. structure (yellow)—SCC, and horizontal deck (red)—conventional concrete

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Table 1: Final structure
SCC testing results for the Demonstrator project The Demonstrator’s concrete surface exhibited a
Batch 1 Batch 2 high-quality finish in terms of smoothness and lack
Before After Before After of bugholes (surface voids). In some areas, the
pump pump pump pump formwork was slightly misaligned during assembling
and casting. Although this creates noticeable offsets
Yield stress, Pa 31 27 27 24
when one is very close to the structure, it does not
Plastic viscosity, Pa·s 180 115 139 107
affect the overall appearance of the Demonstrator.
T500, s 6.1 4.7 5.5 4.5 Figure 9 shows the Demonstrator’s surface details,
Slump flow, mm 660 680 680 700 revealing the fingerprint left by the formwork milling
V-funnel, s 14 10 11 105 process, whereas Fig. 10 depicts the overall final result of
Note: 10 mm = 0.4 in. the TailorCrete project, the Demonstrator.

Fig. 9: A close view of the surface of the Demonstrator reveals the extra detailing applied in the milling process

Fig. 10: The overall appearance of


the Demonstrator proves the
success of the TailorCrete project

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Experiences How to Make Use of the Results,” Journal of ASTM International,
The TailorCrete project developed a new formwork V. 7, No. 1, Jan. 2010, 10 pp. (www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/
system based on robotic milling technology. In summary, JOURNALS/JAI/PAGES/JAI102003.htm).
the use of advanced five-axis milling strategies
significantly improved the cost-effectiveness of the Selected for reader interest by the editors.
milling process. The development of a fixed-grid
substructure and the use of hot-wire cutting before milling
helped minimize the amount of milled material and
milling time. The use of a flexible membrane cover over
the machined EPS delivered smooth concrete surfaces,
while also ensuring formwork reuse and recycling the Thomas Juul Andersen is a Product
waste material. In addition, formwork assemblage was Manager at DTI’s Concrete Centre,
easy due to high precision of the digital fabrication. The Taastrup, Denmark. He is an Architect
use of SCC in the legs and tail resulted in concrete with focus on the architectural oppor-
surfaces with high quality. tunities for concrete: both in terms of
concrete structures, geometries, and
The Demonstrator construction validated all
surface textures. He is one of the devel-
technologies developed in the project. Thus, they are ready
opers behind The High-Tech Concrete
for application in the construction of architecturally
Laboratory at DTI, and has 10 years of
challenging concrete structures. The experiences within
experience in the development of digital fabrication processes
digital manufacturing from the TailorCrete project has
for the production of formwork for nonstandard concrete struc-
inspired the team from the High-Tech Concrete Laboratory tures. He is the author of several articles regarding architectural
at DTI to take the next step forward—3-D printing of opportunities using digital fabricated concrete. At present, he is
concrete elements. the leader of a national project focused on 3-D concrete printing
in the construction industry.
Project credits
Client: EU Commission Wilson Ricardo Leal da Silva is a
Project Coordinator: Danish Technological Institute Concrete Consultant at DTI’s Concrete
(Denmark) Centre. His research interests include
Partners: Bekaert (Belgium), Chalmers University concrete rheology, mixture design and
(Sweden), Czech Technical University (Czech Republic), testing, self-consolidating concrete,
DesignToProduction (Switzerland), Dragados (Spain), nondestructive assessment of concrete
El Caleyo Nuevas Tecnologías (Spain), ETH Zürich structures, and mass concrete. His
(Switzerland), Gibotech A/S (Denmark), Grace experience has included research in
(Germany), MT Højgaard (Denmark), Paschal Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, and
Danmark A/S (Denmark), Superpool (Turkey), Switzerland. At present, he is focused on topics such as 3-D con-
University of Southern Denmark (Denmark), Unicon crete printing and mobile software solutions applied to concrete
A/S (Denmark) technology. He is a member of RILEM Technical Committee TC
242-CMS, Thermal Cracking of Massive Concrete Structures, and
References developer of the Mass Concrete App. He received his PhD from
Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic.
1. “TAILORCRETE—New Industrial Technologies for Tailor-Made
Concrete Structures at Mass Customised Prices,” Danish Technological
Lars Nyholm Thrane is Team Manager
Institute, Lyngby, Denmark, 15 pp.
of the Product and Material Develop-
2. Fall, D.; Lundgren, K.; Rempling, R.; and Gylltoft, K., “Rein-
ment group at DTI’s Concrete Centre.
forcing Tailor-Made Concrete Structures: Alternatives and Challenges,
He has a vast experience in the field of
Engineering Structures, V. 44, Nov. 2012, pp. 372-378.
mixture design, material modeling, fresh
3. “High-Efficiency Concrete Formwork Project Receives Holcim
concrete rheology, and textile reinforce-
Innovation Award,” Concrete International, V. 34, No. 6, June 2012, ment. Currently, he is heading a large
pp. 38-39. Danish project on development and
4. “Seventh FP7 Monitoring Report,” European Commission application of environmentally friendly
Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Mar. 2015, cements in concrete production. Also, he is the inventor of the
111 pp. 4C-Rheometer, a commercially available rheometer for measuring
5. Lavery, C., “Casting a Fluid Shape Using Liquid Stone,” Concrete the rheological properties of self-consolidating concrete. He
International, V. 35, No. 6, June 2013, pp. 28-31. received his PhD in civil engineering at the Technical University
6. Thrane, L.N.; Pade, C.; and Nielsen, C.V., “Determination of of Denmark.
Rheology of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using the 4C-Rheometer and

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Practice

Linden Comansa 21LC335 Flat-Top Crane


Linden Comansa’s 21LC335 flat-top tower crane, which
is part of the LC2100 series, is replacing the 21LC290. Both
cranes feature a range of up to 74 m (243 ft) and a maximum
freestanding height of 64.5 m (213 ft). However, the new Topcon TP-L5 Pipe Laser Series
crane has significantly greater load capacity and movement Topcon’s TP-L5 pipe laser series provides three green and
range than its predecessor. Customers can convert their two red beam options. With up to four times the visibility of a
21LC290 into a 21LC335 by replacing the cat head and red beam, the GreenBeam® lasers are designed to provide a
upper turntable and modifying the configuration of the solution for long-run pipelines and areas with ambient light.
counterweight. The series features an operating panel with a high-contrast
—Linden Comansa, www.comansa.com display for visibility in all lighting conditions. TP-L5GV and
TP-L5AV models include vertical alignment beams and
SmartLine® automatic target alignment. All models have a
grade range of –15 to 40% grade, fully automatic self-
leveling, rugged metal housing, the option of interchangeable
rechargeable or alkaline battery packs, and an IPX8
Hilti Equidist Technology dampproof rating.
Hilti Equidist technology for diamond core —Topcon Positioning Group, www.topconpositioning.com
bits and wall saw blades features precisely
positioned, evenly spaced diamonds for a
high-performance segment matrix. This
provides excellent cutting ability under
difficult conditions, especially in concrete with Jonas Construction Software Version 12.5
high steel content. The new Diamond core bits Jonas Construction Software Version 12.5 enhances
come in two specifications: HCS (High- the functionality and usability of Jonas’ fully integrated
horsepower Concrete Speed) and HCL construction software solution. The software has
(High-horsepower Concrete Life) built an improved look and a more intuitive grid format
for high-horsepower motors (Core rig for recording equipment use. The Digio Document
DD 200 or larger). Both the HCS and HCL Management System is integrated with Dropbox
core bits are designed for coring in the 1-3/8 to to upload files and users can attach documents to
24 in. (35 to 610 mm) diameter range in work orders and enter purchase orders with a
reinforced concrete. mobile device.
—Hilti, Inc., www.us.hilti.com —Jonas Construction Software,
www.jonasconstruction.com

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Products & Practice

Tekla Structural Designer


Trimble’s Tekla® Structural Designer combines analysis
and design into a single process. With loading and analysis
functionality, fully automated design, high-quality
documentation, and seamless Building Information Modeling
(BIM) collaboration, users can analyze and design multi-
material buildings. Using Tekla Structural Designer, users are
able to work from the same analysis and design model
throughout the entire process. Through integration with Tekla
Structures, Trimble’s three-dimensional (3-D) modeling
software, and other tools, Tekla Structural Designer facilitates
more collaborative BIM processes.
—Trimble, www.trimble.com

VpCI-280 Topcoat
Cortec® Corporation’s VpCI®-280 provides a short drying time, high gloss, and color and gloss retention. This solvent-based
alkyd topcoat has very low levels of VOC and hazardous air pollutant solvents. The one-coat system can be applied directly to
metal and provides protection in harsh, outdoor, unsheltered applications. The surface to be coated should be free of mill scale,
rust, oil, and other contaminates.
—Cortec Corporation, www.cortecvci.com

SGX Generators
Subaru Industrial Power Products upgraded its
commercial-grade SGX generators with larger fuel
tanks and mufflers. The SGX line includes the SGX3500, SGX5000,
and the SGX7500E, which feature Subaru EX Series overhead cam
engines. The rugged generators use 100% copper windings, which
improve conduction and maximize surge capacities. Stators come with
a full varnish dip, providing coverage for winding protection from
movement, moisture, and debris. The upgraded hour meter displays
total operating hours. Wheel kits with two no-flat tires provide
enhanced portability. The SGX line provides Occupational Safety and
Health Administration-compliant ground fault circuit interrupter
receptacles, and twist-lock receptacles enhance safety.
—Subaru Industrial Power Products, www.subarupower.com

FARO Freestyle3D X Handheld Scanner


The FARO Freestyle3D X is a high-precision, handheld scanner. It quickly and reliably documents rooms, structures, and
objects in three-dimensions (3-D) and creates high-definition point clouds that can be imported into commonly used software
solutions for architecture and construction applications.
—FARO, www.faro.com

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Products & Practice

Web Notes
Pavestone Mobile App for Hardscape Market
Pavestone®, a manufacturer of segmental concrete products, launched an interactive
mobile app. Built for use on iPhones, iPads, and Android devices, the free Pavestone
app provides a menu of interactive options highlighted by a “Project Planner,” which
considers every detail including design elements and product specifications for
transforming commercial or residential outdoor spaces. Features include: Search
Products, providing downloadable and shareable technical data; Idea Gallery, inspiring
project design with product recommendations; Video Gallery, providing step-by-step
project instructions; Calculators, recommending product amounts associated with
projects; and Find a Contractor and Dealer, connecting users through geo-targeting.
—Pavestone, www.pavestone.com

Book Notes
Temporary Structure Design
By Christopher Souder
Temporary Structure Design presents authoritative coverage of major concepts in designing temporary
construction structures. It provides the core topics regarding the design of temporary structures: strength
of materials; types of loads on temporary structures; scaffolding design; soil properties and soil loading;
soldier beam, lagging, and tiebacks; sheet piling and strutting; pressure and forces on formwork and
falsework; concrete formwork design; falsework; bracing and guying; trestles and equipment bridges; and
the support of existing structures. This book includes coverage of the various safety considerations
inherent in temporary structure design and construction and provides information on estimating cost and
schedules for these specialized structures. Temporary Structure Design covers formwork and falsework, as
well as personnel protection, production support, environmental protection, and foundation structures
—Wiley, www.wiley.com
Price: $110; 456 pp.; ISBN: 978-1-118-90558-6

Products&Service
Literature&Videos
Black Diamond Coatings Video Highlights Benefits of Hardscape Sealers
Black Diamond Coatings released its video showcasing the proper application and benefits of their bio-based,
environmentally friendly hardscape sealers. The video features Black Diamond Coatings’ SG+ product, which incorporates a
glossy look that draws out the natural color of the pavers while protecting the pavers from the environment. The 4-minute video
adds to Black Diamond Coatings’ content available through their website and YouTube channel. The videos and articles are
intended to provide contractors and homeowners a better understanding on how to use the Black Diamond Coatings hardscape
sealers while also highlighting other noteworthy educational tips across the growing hardscape industry. Watch the video at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFAUMQPziaI.
—Black Diamond Coatings, http://blackdiamondcoatings.com

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Product
Showcase
Decorative Concrete Products
Color-Crete Integral Color for Concrete
Euclid Chemical’s Increte Systems provides a complete line of Color-Crete
integral pigments for transforming gray concrete into different shades to match
themes or décor. Available in powder, liquid, and granular forms, each pigment
meets or exceeds the ASTM C979/C979M standard. Color-Crete can be used in
flatwork, vertical placements, and precast construction. There are 35 standard
colors, and custom colors can be manufactured.
—Euclid Chemical, www.increte.com

ASCC Spanish-Translated Concrete Finishing Training DVD


The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) completed the Spanish translation of its
Concrete Finishing Training DVD. The 45-minute presentation provides finishers with basic instruction
in hand and machine finishing slabs-on-ground and suspended slabs. The presentation is divided into
sections for easy viewing, stop/start, and review. The concrete finishing training DVD covers safety,
concrete properties, types of finishes, finishing processes, equipment, joints, and troubleshooting.
Footage was shot on jobsites to demonstrate correct finishing techniques.
—The American Society of Concrete Contractors, www.ascconline.org

Concrete Craftsman Series MagVibe Pro


Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork Superior Innovations, Inc.’s, MagVibe
This document provides insights into materials, Pro is a battery-operated vibrator that
equipment, and techniques required to install can be attached to any size float to
decorative concrete flatwork. Knowledge of traditional convert it into a vibrating screed. It has
concrete flatwork techniques is recommended for full a built-in QASTM (Quick Attach
understanding of this document. Topics include: System) mount that provides easy
mixture design for decorative concrete; use of integral attachment and removal without special
color and dry-shake color hardeners; identification and tools. Its pole mount fits both 1-1/8 and
uses of finishing tools and equipment such as stamping 1-3/4 in. (29 and 44 mm) button
mats and stencils; use of surface retarders and set- handles. The MagVibe Pro can be
retarding admixtures to produce exposed aggregate turned on and off with a switch or a
surfaces; stamping and texturing concrete; seeding remote control and it will operate on a
fresh concrete surfaces with decorative aggregate; single charge for up to 20 hours. It also
decorative treatments for stair treads and risers; and cleaning and sealing has a battery indicator that displays the
methods for decorative concrete. status of the battery charge when in
This document also covers topics that are universal to concrete flatwork operation. The MagVibe Pro is made of
construction, such as jobsite and personal safety; ensuring the design adheres die-cast aluminum alloy and weighs
to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines; preplacement site 4.9 lb (2.2 kg).
preparation; and identification and uses of concrete finishing tools. —Superior Innovations, Inc.,
—American Concrete Institute, www.concrete.org www.magvibe.com

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Product Showcase

Concria Trowel Polish


Concria™ Trowel Polish increases the concrete surface’s abrasion
resistance up to 500% and creates a 100% dust-free and easy-to-clean
surface. The nonallergenic, dust-free floor product reduces water and oil
penetration and removes curing compounds and tire marks from the
surface. The Concria Basic+ is a four-step process that forms a medium-
gloss finish for semi-exposed or low-exposed aggregate floors. The
Concria Pro+ is a six-step process that produces a high-gloss finish for
semi-exposed or low-exposed aggregate floors.
—Concria USA, http://concriausa.com

PRODIACC Pads
Wagman Metal Products’ PRODIACC™ pads are engineered for use with
the Wagman Revolution GHP™ System on power trowels for grinding,
honing, and polishing concrete. The pads are a poly-reinforced orbital
diamond cushion composite that attach to trowel arms like trowel blades.
The system features passive planetary action and a sealed bearing mount that
provides a freely spinning rotary. The high-performance design promotes
long wear life and efficiency of the diamonds. The multiple diamond matrix
per pad provides fast grit level changes. The available grit range is 30 to 3000.
—Wagman Metal Products, Inc., www.wagmanmetal.com

SlenderWall
The Griffix reaches 20 stories in the historic Griffintown neighborhood in
Montreal, QC, Canada, and houses 175 residential units and commercial
ground floor space. The building, constructed atop the location’s original
one-story brick building, has a clean, contemporary façade combining 380
floor-to-floor height SlenderWall building panels—a total of 50,000 ft2 (4600 m2).
The project team selected SlenderWall for its high thermal resistance, light
weight (28 lb/ft2 [13 kg/m2]), and easy installation. SlenderWall’s hybrid
construction—a 2 in. (51 mm) thick precast panel fixed to a heavy-gauge steel
frame—provide both the exterior insulated envelope and an interior stud wall
ready to receive drywall, resulting in lower structural and foundation costs
and lower construction-phase and equipment expenses. The system is preman-
ufactured off-site, speeding up the construction schedule.
—SlenderWall, http://slenderwall.com

Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Anti-Graffiti Coating


Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Anti-Graffiti Coating prevents
graffiti from adhering to underlying surfaces and allows unwelcome artwork to
be easily washed away. Sherwin-Williams Anti-Graffiti Coating is a cost-
effective, ready-to-use solution for use over bare concrete or previously painted
surfaces. It is a permanent solution that creates a nonstick surface to repel paint
and permanent markers. Coated surfaces can be cleaned without harsh chemicals
or abrasives, and without leaving any shadowing or staining.
—Sherwin-Williams, www.sherwin-williams.com

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What’s
New
Technical Documents Report on Design and Construction of
Fiber-Reinforced Precast Concrete Tunnel
Segments—ACI 544.7R-16
This document offers general information on the history of
FRC precast segments from tunneling projects throughout the
world; a procedure for structural analysis and design based on
governing load cases; and a description of the material
parameters, tests, and analyses required to complete the design.

Report on Indirect Method to Obtain a Stress-


Strain Diagram for Strain Softening Fiber-
Reinforced Concretes (FRC)—ACI 544.8R-16
This report presents the methodologies that are used for
2016 Manual of Concrete Practice data reduction and presentation of the flexural test results in
All of the widely used ACI concrete and masonry code terms of an equivalent tensile stress-strain response for
requirements, specifications, guides and reports that the world FRC materials.
goes to for the design and best uses of concrete practices can
be found in this manual. Available as a seven-volume Guide for Polymer Concrete Overlays—
set, USB drive, MCP combo (USB and seven-volume set), ACI 548.5R-16
or online subscription. This guide provides an overview of thin (less than 1 in.
[25 mm] thick) polymer concrete overlays for concrete and
Report on Flexural Live Load Distribution steel substrates. Emphasis is placed on their use in the
Methods for Evaluating Existing Bridges— transportation sector, specifically for bridge decks and parking
ACI 342R-16 garages. Surface preparation, application, quality control, and
This report is intended to provide engineers, including load safety aspects are included.
rating engineers, with basic guidance on the methods and
tools available for determining live load distribution behavior Report on Spray-Up and Continuous Strand
of in-service bridges. Glass Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)—
ACI 549.5R-16
(Metric) Specification for Installation of This report summarizes the processes, properties, and
Cementitious Grouting between Foundations applications of GFRC made by the spray-up process, and
and Equipment Bases—ACI 351.4M-14 processes that use continuous strands and woven, knitted, or
This specification covers minimum requirements for bonded textiles.
cementitious grouting between foundations and equipment
bases. Included are requirements for materials and placing. Education Documents
Guide to Portland Cement-Based Plaster— Concrete Fundamentals—CCS-0(16)
ACI 524R-16 “CCS-0: Concrete Fundamentals,”
This guide provides information on the plastering process, starts with the most basic question of all;
including prequalification of materials, plaster tool and “What is concrete?” Other sections cover
equipment suggestions, mixture proportions, application materials, basic construction practices, and
procedures, finish types, and troubleshooting and repair. This testing. This book is a good starting point
guide is intended for architects, engineers, designers, for someone in the concrete industry
specification writers, contractors, plasterers, laboratory whether they are an apprentice, a
personnel, and public authorities. journeyman, a foreman, a material
supplier, or even a young engineer without
field experience. This book is not a design
aid but rather a guide to good practice.

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What’s New

Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Certification Documents


Flatwork—CCS-5(16)
Many of the skills associated with Technician Workbook for ACI Certification of
decorative concrete flatwork are not Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I—
presently covered in existing concrete CP-1(16)
flatwork resources. This document A study guide for the examinee, this
supplements existing resources by workbook provides information and
providing knowledge of the materials, instructional material on the required
equipment, and techniques required to ASTM testing procedures. ASTM
successfully install decorative concrete Standards included are: C1064/
flatwork. C1064M-12, C172/C172M-14a, C143/
C143M-15, C138/C138M-14, C231/
C231M-14, C173/C173M-14, C31/
ACI University Online Courses
C31M-15, C29/C29M-09, and C94/
Learning from the Nepal 2015 Earthquake C94M-15a.
ACI Committee 133, Disaster Reconnaissance, was created
to learn from disasters affecting reinforced concrete structures. Spanish Language Version Technical Work-
Its first reconnaissance mission took place in Kathmandu, book for ACI Certification of Concrete Field
Nepal, after the earthquake of April 25, 2015. The work Testing Technician—Grade I—CP-1S(15)
documented the response of low-rise and high-rise reinforced Spanish language version of Technical Workbook for ACI
concrete buildings. Low-rise buildings had non-engineered Certification of Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade 1.
structural frames, masonry clay brick partition walls, and
fewer than seven stories. High-rise buildings had seven or Technician Workbook for ACI Certification
more stories, engineered structural frames and walls, and of Concrete Strength Testing Technician—
masonry clay brick partition walls. This webinar explains the CP-19(16)
data collected, how to access the data, initial conclusions they This workbook contains information
support, and how this information can improve earthquake about the ACI Concrete Strength
engineering in the United States. Testing Technician (CSTT) certification
Continuing Education Credit: 0.1 CEU (1 PDH) program, study questions, sample
checklists, and a practice exam, as well
Surface Preparation and Material as reprints of all the resource materials
Pre-Conditioning for Epoxy Grout Pours referenced by the certification
Learning objectives: examinations. The CSTT program
1. Identify why epoxy grout is a useful material for covers the following ASTM standards:
applications. C617/C617M-15, C1231/C1231M-14,
2. Describe proper surface preparation for an epoxy grout C39/C39M-15a, and C78/C78M-15a.
application.
3. Explain the type of equipment used for surface
preparation.
4. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of placing or
pumping epoxy grouts.
Errata for ACI Publications
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Available Online
Under the menu for “Publications” at
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What’s March/April 2016
Coming
Technical Documents Report on the Seismic Design of Bridge Columns
Based on Drift—ACI 341.4R
Report on Chemical Admixtures for Concrete—
ACI 212.3R Guide for the Analysis, Design, and Construction of
Elevated Concrete and Composite Steel-Concrete
(Metric) Code Requirements for Determining Fire Water Storage Tanks—ACI 371R
Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction
Assemblies—ACI 216.1M Guide to Shotcrete—ACI 506R

Guide to the Selection and Use of Hydraulic Report on Design and Construction with Insulating
Cements—ACI 225R Concrete Forms—ACI 560R

Report on Application of Nanotechnology and Field Reference Manual—SP-15


Nanomaterials in Concrete—ACI 241R
Webinars
Specification for Structural Concrete—ACI 301
Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavement
Guide to Placing Concrete by Pumping Methods—
ACI 304.2R ACI University Online Courses
Guide to External Curing of Concrete—ACI 308R Testing Strength Using 4 x 8 Cylinders
Design Specification for Concrete Silos and Concrete with Recycled Materials Using Recycled
Stacking Tubes for Storing Granular Materials and Concrete Aggregates (RCAs)
Commentary—ACI 313
Concrete with Recycled Materials Using Recycled
Guide to Simplified Design for Reinforced Concrete Glass and Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
Buildings—ACI 314R
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Industry
Focus
BASF’s Deck and Wall Coating Applicator reserves of approximately 40 million tons. Heavy also leases
Training Courses Validated an industrial waterfront property that it uses as a marine
The Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute terminal and sales yard. Heavy is a key aggregate supplier to
validated BASF’s Deck Coating Applicator and Wall Coating Spartan, a ready mixed concrete producer, operating one batch
Applicator training courses offered in the United States and plant and a fleet of 16 mixer trucks. The combined operations
Canada. The courses provide hands-on application experience of Heavy and Spartan create a stronger vertically integrated
combined with classroom education to improve application platform to serve an extensive base of customers throughout
process, jobsite safety, aesthetics, and project profitability. The the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other islands throughout
validation confirms that the courses meet stated learning the Caribbean.
objectives and industry standards.
Weld-Crete Named Certified Green Product
W. R. MEADOWS’ AIR-SHIELD LMP Listed through Singapore Green Building Council
W. R. MEADOWS’ AIR-SHIELD™ LMP was evaluated by Larsen Products Corp.’s Weld-Crete® concrete bonding
the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA). ABAA’s agent was certified under the Singapore Green Building
website provides a list of materials and assemblies that have Product (SGBP) labeling scheme through the Singapore
been evaluated by the association, ensuring products meet current Green Building Council (SGBC). Weld-Crete fulfilled the
standards. AIR-SHIELD LMP is formulated to act as a barrier stringent standards of the labeling scheme, meeting several
to air and liquid moisture while allowing vapor to pass through. green attributes and eco-friendly performance standards to
It can be used for new construction and retrofit applications. obtain this certification. Larsen Products has made a
continuous effort to strengthen its international relationships
Startup Licenses Purdue Technology to in recent years, specifically in the Far East. Receiving this
Protect Concrete from Damage certification from SGBC further solidifies the company’s
Paul Imbrock, Founder and President of Environmental efforts to adhere to environmentally friendly best practices.
Concrete Products LLC, a startup based on a Purdue SGBC’s key goal is to advocate green building design,
University innovation, said the company’s Fluid iSoylator practices and technologies, and drive environmental
product can be used to protect new and existing concrete. sustainability in the building and construction industry.
Purdue researchers developed a hydrophobic sealant that
could prevent potentially damaging fluids from entering Keep America Beautiful Honors Caterpillar Inc.
concrete pores. The technology was licensed to Environmental with 2015 Vision for America Award
Concrete Products through the Purdue Research Foundation Keep America Beautiful honored Caterpillar Inc. with the
Office of Technology Commercialization. 2015 Vision for America Award. In addition, Caterpillar
hosted a national summit focused on natural infrastructure
JQ Relocates to Dallas Design District restoration as a precursor to the Vision for America Award
JQ moved its headquarters to the Dallas Design District. Dinner. Celebrating its 90th anniversary, Caterpillar has a
Record growth in JQ’s structural and civil engineering robust corporate sustainability effort focused on preventing
practice in multiple markets throughout Texas and southern waste, reducing resource consumption, and developing better
U.S. led to the need for larger quarters. The 31,000 ft2 (2900 m2) systems through innovation. Caterpillar recognizes that
building is located at 100 Glass Street, Dallas, TX. sustainable progress represents a balance of environmental
stewardship, economic growth, and social responsibility.
U.S. Concrete Acquires Operations in the
U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. Concrete, Inc., announced that it acquired Heavy
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Meetings
MARCH April

10-11 - Sydney Build 2016, Sydney, Australia 10-12 - NRMCA’s Annual Convention, San Diego, CA
www.sydneybuildexpo.com www.nrmca.org/Conferences_Events/AnnualConvention/
2016/index.html
16-18 - ICRI 2016 Spring Convention, San Juan, PR
www.icri.org/Events/events_list.asp 10-13 - GeoAmericas 2016, Miami Beach, FL
www.geoamericas2016.org
17-18 - 1st International Conference on Grand
Challenges in Construction Materials (IGCMAT 2016), 20-23 - 10th Erbil International Building-Construction,
Los Angeles, CA Municipality Equipment, Machinery & Natural Stone
www.igcmat.com Exhibition, Erbil, Iraq
http://erbilbuilding.com/index.php/visitors/2014-04-10-09-56-16
20-22 - ACPA Annual Convention, Tucson, AZ
www.concretepipe.org/event/acpa-annual-convention 24-26 - 2016 PTI Convention, Long Beach, CA
www.post-tensioning.org/page/PTI-Convention
20-22 - 2016 University Professor’s Masonry Workshop,
La Jolla, CA 27-29 - The 6th Amazon & Pacific Green Materials
www.masonrysociety.org/html/calendar/index.htm Congress and Sustainable Construction Materials LAT-
RILEM Conference, Cali, Colombia
21-24 - 2016 National Hurricane Conference, Orlando, FL www.6gmc.com.co/paginas/welcome
http://hurricanemeeting.com
May
28-30 - ACI-KC 4th International Conference and
Exhibition, Kuwait 10-12 - SDC Technology Forum #39, San Antonio, TX
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March/April 15-18 - International Concrete Sustainability Conference,


Washington, DC
30-1 - International Conference on Advances in Civil www.scc2016.com
Engineering and Sustainable Construction (ACESC’16),
Chennai, India 15-19 - IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference, Dallas, TX
www.acesc16.in www.cementconference.org

24-25 - 11th Global Slag Conference, London, The United


Kingdom
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2016 — April 17-21, Hyatt & Frontier Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI
2016 — October 23-27, Marriott Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
2017 — March 26-30, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI
2017 — October 15-19, Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA
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Sinopsis en español
La segunda R.N. Raikar Memorial International Conference arquitectónicos del concreto, especificados para sus cimbras
únicas y líneas oblicuas, la superestructura de este edificio
Manjrekar, S.K., y Markan, R., Concrete International, presentó algunos desafíos especiales—en particular para la
V. 38, No. 3, marzo de 2016, págs. 31-33 construcción de columnas inclinadas con concreto de alto
rendimiento.
La segunda R.N. Raikar Memorial International Conference
tuvo lugar el 18-19 de diciembre de 2015, en Mumbai, Evolución del Reglamento del ACI 562—Parte 2
India. A la conferencia, organizada por el capítulo India del
ACI (ICACI) y copatrocinado por el ACI, asistieron más de Stevens, G., y Kesner, K., Concrete International, V. 38,
600 participantes que incluían profesionales de la industria No. 3, marzo de 2016, págs. 49-53
del concreto de 23 naciones. Este evento es una de muchas
iniciativas emprendidas por el capítulo para promover el ACI El Comité de Actividades Técnicas del ACI revisó una
en la región. versión actualizada del reglamento del ACI 562, que fue
lanzada para los comentarios públicos. El ACI Comité 562
Concreto visualmente transmutado en escultura monolítica ahora está abordando esos comentarios. Este artículo es el
segundo de una serie de artículos previstos para explicar la
Concrete International, V. 38, No. 3, marzo de 2016, lógica utilizada para algunos de los próximos cambios en el
págs. 35-39 reglamento del ACI 562. En el mismo se discuten los criterios
de evaluación para las condiciones estructurales inseguras de
La escultura monolítica de 36 pies (11 metros) de alto titulada una estructura de concreto existente.
Stealth fue instalada recientemente en el centro de Atlanta,
GA. Conceptualmente, Stealth es un montaje de elementos Lecciones del proyecto de TailorCrete
de casco de paraboloide hiperbólico. La estructura presenta
bordes precisos, superficies brillantes y torcidas, y está hecha Andersen, T.J.; da Silva, W.R.L.; y Thrane, L.N., Concrete
de un concreto reforzado de pulido convencional negro con International, V. 38, No. 3, marzo de 2016, págs. 54-61
macro fibras de polipropileno.
Una estructura de concreto escultural a plena escala, el
Recomendaciones para el colado de columnas inclinadas Demonstrator, fue construida en Aarhus, Dinamarca, el
uso de la tecnología TailorCrete desarrollada en el Instituto
Britez, C.: Pacheco, J.; Bueno, S.; y Helene, P., Concrete Tecnológico de Dinamarca. TailorCrete es un proceso de
International, V. 38, No. 3, marzo de 2016, págs. 43-48 fabricación digital de encofrados que comprende la molienda
robótica (fabricación sustractiva) y materiales de encofrado
Las nuevas oficinas centrales del Museu da Imagem e do ligero, que incluyen recubrimientos y agentes de liberación.
Som están siendo construidas en Río de Janeiro, Brasil. En Gracias a esta tecnología, la superficie de concreto del
este diseño intrépido, la estructura incorpora un bulevar Demonstrator exhibió un acabado de alta calidad en términos
vertical, con siete pisos, un paseo externo continuo, y una de suavidad y ausencia de las burbujas de aire.
exhibición de rampas y pisos secuenciales. Con los acabados

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Concrete
Q&A
Large-Diameter Headed Bars
Q.
My firm is designing a nuclear concrete structure 3) ACI 318-08 does not exempt the requirement for a report
per ACI 349-13.1 The client requires that we use in ASTM A970/A970M. An evaluation report per AC347 is
40 and 50 mm deformed bars from Europe (for needed only if requested by the local jurisdiction.
comparison, a No. 14 bar is 43 mm and a No. 18 bar is 57 mm, 4) There are no additional requirements for headed deformed
approximately), and this has raised a number of issues: reinforcement when used in seismic force-resisting
1) We need to use headed bars to minimize development systems. Note that the limitations of Section 12.6.2 must be
lengths. Section 12.6.1 of ACI 349-13, which refers to followed. ACI 318-11 does not provide requirements for
ACI 318-08,2 states that bar size shall not exceed No. 11 the use of reinforcement anchored according to Appendix D
(approximately 32 mm) when calculating development in seismic force-resisting systems. Once again, an
length ldt of headed bars per Section 12.6.2 of ACI 318-08. evaluation report per AC347 is needed only if requested by
Does this prohibit the use of 40 and 50 mm headed bars? the local jurisdiction.
2) Do testing certificates have to be provided for the 40 5) Section 12.6.2 of ACI 349-13 does apply to seismic design.
and 50 mm headed bars meeting the requirements of Chapter 21 is used “in addition to,” has “restrictions on,”
ASTM A970/A970M3 and AC347?4 or “replaces parts of” the rest of the code. In this case,
3) Can testing be omitted if the anchorage is designed in there are no additional requirements, restrictions, or
accordance with Appendix D of ACI 318-08? replacements.
4) If using headed bars according to ACI 349-13, Chapter 21, 6) In general, the reinforcement is expected to yield in
are there any other tests required in addition to those high-seismic applications and the bars must be fully
covered by ACI 318-08, or are they inherently captured developed; “fully” is the key word used throughout
within the testing protocol of AC347? Chapter 21 of ACI 349-13. Therefore, the reduction you
5) Does Section 12.6.2 of ACI 349-13 still apply when mention simply does not apply.
determining the development length during detailing to the
provisions of Chapter 21 for earthquake resistance, or References
should Appendix D be used instead? 1. ACI Committee 349, “Code Requirements for Nuclear Safety-
6) If detailing to Chapter 21, where reinforcement provided is Related Concrete Structures (ACI 349-13) and Commentary,” American
in excess of that required by analysis, can a reduction Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 2013, 195 pp.
factor of (As required/As provided) be applied to the expression 2. ACI Committee 318, “Building Code Requirements for Structural
for ldt? Concrete (ACI 318-08) and Commentary,” American Concrete Institute,
Farmington Hills, MI, 2008, 473 pp.

A.
Your questions are answered in the order you 3. ASTM A970/A970M, “Standard Specification for Headed Steel
provided: Bars for Concrete Reinforcement,” ASTM International, West
Conshohocken, PA.
1) There is insufficient test data on headed deformed bars in 4. AC347, “Acceptance Criteria for Headed Deformed Bars,” ICC
tension to expand the development length equation in Evaluation Service, Brea, CA, 2013.
Section 12.6.2 of ACI 318-08 for sizes larger than No. 11 5. ACI Committee 318, “Building Code Requirements for Structural
bars. The methodology of Appendix D, however, could be Concrete and Commentary (ACI 318-11),” American Concrete Institute,
used to evaluate larger-diameter reinforcement. Appendix D Farmington Hills, MI, 2011, 503 pp.
includes larger-diameter heads that can develop the full
capacity of an anchor or bar at the face of the head. Section Note: Additional information on the ASTM standards discussed in this
D.4.2.2 permits anchor diameters up to 2 in. (50 mm) in article can be found at www.astm.org.
ACI 318-08; the limit was raised to 4 in. (100 mm) in
ACI 318-11.5 Questions in this column were asked by users of ACI documents and have
2) The test report is required by ASTM A970/A970M and been answered by ACI staff or by a member or members of ACI technical
committees. The answers do not represent the official position of an ACI
AC347. Note that only a few laboratories have the committee. Comments should be sent to Rex.Donahey@concrete.org.
equipment capable of testing 40 and 50 mm diameter bars.

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