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APRIL 2023 V. 45 No. 4
Concrete
international
The Magazine of the Concrete Community

REPAIR SYSTEMS & TOOLS

26 Code Advocacy
Modifications to the 2024 ICC Codes

41 Soil Stabilization Using Copolymers

by Ala’a Abd Al-Haq

45 ICRI 2022 Project Awards

ALSO FEATURING
15 Awards at the ACI Concrete Convention – Spring 2023

30 The ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala:

The Epitome of Elegance

32 Building the Future: ACI Foundation

Major donor spotlight—Baker Concrete Construction

33 34 NEx insights
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37 Productivity in Concrete Construction

An opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking effort to build
structures more efficiently
by William (Bill) D. Palmer Jr.

51 South Korea’s Strategic Plan for Achieving Carbon

Neutrality by 2050
by Juhyuk Moon, Hun Song, Sungchul Bae, Euicheol Kim, Chaeyong
Lim, Jeongsoo Nam, and Jinman Kim

71 Concrete Q&A: Using Portland-Limestone Cement in

Concrete Repair

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American Concrete Institute
IN Board of Direction
President Directors
Charles K. Nmai Scott M. Anderson Kimberly E. Kurtis
Addressing the Productivity Gap Michael C. Brown Robert C. Lewis

T
Past President Anthony R. DeCarlo Jr. Anton K. Schindler
here is renewed emphasis on Board Members John W. Gajda Matthew R. Sherman
Randall W. Poston G. Terry Harris Sr. Lawrence L. Sutter
constructability within ACI as a Jeffrey W. Coleman Kamal H. Khayat W. Jason Weiss
result of the launch of PRO: An Cary S. Kopczynski
ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing
Productivity. PRO, ACI’s third center of
excellence, was established as a means to Vice Presidents Executive Vice President
Antonio Nanni Michael J. Paul Ronald G. Burg
develop solutions to the barriers affecting
constructability to advance concrete
construction productivity. A 2017 study
Technical Activities Educational Activities Certification Programs
by the McKinsey Global Institute showed Committee Committee Committee
that construction productivity lagged chair chair chair
behind the gains in other industries. Michael C. Brown Diana Arboleda Mark A. Cheek
By definition, constructability is the secretary staff liaison staff liaison
effective integration of construction Matthew R. Senecal Kathryn A. Amelio John W. Nehasil
knowledge into the design of a building Theresa Ahlborn Kim D. Basham Eric Bedard
or other structure. Constructible design Oscar R. Antommattei Tara Cavalline Mark D. Dornak
allows the full productivity potential of Robert J. Frosch Michael Faubel Oscar Duckworth
Wassim Ghannoum Walter H. Flood IV J. Scott Keim
contemporary construction techniques, Mary Beth D. Hueste Lance S. Heiliger Kimberly Waggle Kramer
systems, and equipment to be realized. Keith E. Kesner Kimberly Waggle Kramer Rita A. Madison
Cary Kopczynski, ACI Past President, Kamal H. Khayat Robert C. Lewis Stephen E. Marchese
CEO of CKC Structural Engineers, and Carl J. Larosche John B. Robertson Eric Prieve
Barzin Mobasher Jackie A. Sempel Jorge M. Rivera Torres
Board member of PRO, discussed this Anton K. Schindler Fariborz Tehrani Robert L. Varner
issue during a technical session at the Thomas J. Van Dam
ACI Concrete Convention – Fall 2022. W. Jason Weiss
Kopczynski said that with a better
understanding of construction, designers
can improve the constructability of their ACI Staff & Departments
designs and thereby improve jobsite Executive Vice President: Ronald G. Burg, ron.burg@concrete.org
productivity. The goal is to allow the Senior Managing Director: John C. Glumb, john.glumb@concrete.org
productivity potential of modern ACI Foundation: Information Systems:
construction systems to be realized while ann.masek@acifoundation.org support@concrete.org
being materially efficient, which in turn Certification: International Activities:
will help achieve sustainability aci.certification@concrete.org bernie.pekor@concrete.org
objectives. Chapter Activities: Marketing:
The McKinsey Report states that the john.conn@concrete.org julie.webb@concrete.org
keys to constructability are educating Engineering: Membership/Customer Service:
designers in construction basics and techinq@concrete.org acicustomerservice@concrete.org
encouraging better designer/contractor Events and Publishing Services: Professional Development:
collaboration. So as a first step solution, lauren.mentz@concrete.org claire.hiltz@concrete.org
ACI’s new Concrete Constructability Finance and Administration: Publishing Services:
Certificate Program will be valuable to donna.halstead@concrete.org ryan.jay@concrete.org
structural engineers to improve Human Resources:
constructability and productivity in the lori.purdom@concrete.org
industry.
Industry stakeholders can get
involved as sponsors of PRO’s initiatives Sustaining Members
(p. 37). Visit www.concreteproductivity. See pages 8-9 for a list of ACI’s Sustaining Members.
org for more information.
To learn more about our sustaining members, visit the ACI website at
Keith A. Tosolt
www.concrete.org/membership/sustainingmembers.aspx.

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We’re Building the Future
Mission: We make strategic investments in ideas, research, and
people to create the future of the concrete industry
Through its councils and programs, the ACI Foundation helps to keep
the concrete industry at the forefront of advances in material composition,
design, and construction. Our focus:

Our Concrete Innovation Council

identifies technologies and innovation

 that are aligned with ACI and industry

strategies and helps facilitate their use
when appropriate

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future concrete innovators and leaders
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Building the Future
Executive Vice President’s
Memo
ACI—The Place to be for
You and Me
L
ike many of life’s
relationships, my journey
with ACI started in a
small and inauspicious way—I
attended a local ACI chapter
meeting. It was 1978 and a
colleague invited me to a
chapter meeting shortly after I
had started my first job with a
consulting firm in the Detroit, MI, In my role as EVP, I have been exposed to facets of ACI that
USA-area. I recall that Mohan
Malhotra was the presenter, and
the topic was evaluating the
Ronald G. Burg
ACI Executive Vice President
in-place strength of concrete. I
also vividly remember how
amazed I was to be in the
company of so many people passionate about gaining and
sharing concrete knowledge. The relationship was cemented!
My career then took me to the Chicago, IL, USA-area
where I joined a consulting and research group. My
consulting and research focused on concrete, specifically
lightweight and high-strength concrete, the durability of
concrete in harsh environments, and the creep and shrinkage
of concrete, especially high-strength concrete. My relationship ACI has lived up to our tagline of “Always advancing” by
with ACI took a quantum leap when I attended my first
convention in the mid-1980s. I was amazed to find technical
committees aligned with my professional and technical
interests and world-renowned experts on those subjects
willing to share their knowledge. I took advantage of
membership in technical committees by joining several, and I
eventually became the Chair of ACI Committee 363, High-
Strength Concrete. This experience was so rewarding that I
expanded my relationship with ACI through appointments to
the Certification Programs Committee, Financial Advisory
Committee, and Technical Activities Committee (TAC).
I eventually became the TAC Chair and served for 8 years.
I also served as a Director on the Board for 3 years. All of
these assignments required my time and effort, but I can
confidently say that the payback for my efforts was at least
ten-fold. I gained invaluable technical knowledge, and I also
developed lifelong friendships with people as passionate
about creating and sharing concrete knowledge as I am.
Although I have lost count, I am confident I’ve attended over
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70 ACI conventions since that first one in the 1980s. What I
do know is that each convention has added much to my
professional and personal life.
My relationship with ACI underwent a significant change
13 years ago when I accepted the position of ACI’s seventh
Executive Vice President (EVP). At the time, I felt it was a
dream job, and that’s proven to be more true than I could have
imagined. Most importantly, I am supported by a staff who
shares the same passion for ACI’s vision and mission as I do.
were unfamiliar to me as a volunteer. In my travels around the
world representing ACI, I have been humbled by the universal
respect and admiration of our Institute. This is reflected in the
nearly 60 International Partner agreements ACI has. Through
the ACI Foundation and the philanthropy of our members,
ACI actively supports students with scholarships, research
with grants, and innovation with forums. In fact, I am so
passionate about supporting students that I have joined with
Past President Jeff Coleman to fund a Fellowship. My
“relationship” with ACI’s headquarters has also evolved
during my tenure, as we have added solar panels to the roof
and repurposed much of our warehouse space to create a
multipurpose room that has hosted countless events. Finally,
taking on bold new initiatives. These include establishing three
Centers of Excellence and opening three Resource Centers to
support local Chapters and provide ACI services locally.
This July, my relationship with ACI will take another
change—I will retire as the EVP. However, this does not mean
the relationship is over; I will, once again, be a volunteer member
of the Institute. My future focus with ACI will be less on the
technical arena and more on supporting the ACI Foundation,
its philanthropic efforts, and the three Centers of Excellence.
My relationship with ACI is only second to my relationship
with my wife Jill (and our many dogs), and for that, I am
grateful. This relationship would not have been possible
without a fantastic staff, supportive members of the Executive
Committee and Board of Direction, and dedicated ACI
members—thanks to all of you. My sincere wish is for
everyone to take full advantage of being part of the ACI
community—it’s the place to be for you and me!
Ronald G. Burg, PE, FACI
American Concrete Institute
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MEMBERS
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Chapter
Reports
ACI Singapore Chapter Board
Members Discuss Future
Collaboration with Samwoh
Smart Hub
Led by Lu Jin Ping, President of the
ACI Singapore Chapter (ACI SC),
seven Board members visited Samwoh’s
new building, Samwoh Smart Hub, in
Singapore. The Samwoh Smart Hub is
Singapore’s first energy-positive
industrial building using modern
technologies, such as solar panel
systems, energy-efficient cooling, and
lighting systems.
A discussion with Samwoh’s
management was held to talk about
future collaboration between ACI SC
and Samwoh. This may be possible by
using Samwoh’s state-of-the-art lab
facilities for ACI’s certification
programs.
Samwoh is a renowned engineering
and construction firm that provides a
variety of services, such as waste
management options, building
construction, and infrastructure work.
They have a reputation in the area for
completing high-quality projects and
have worked on numerous sizable
projects. In addition, Samwoh has a
strong research and development team
that can perform tests on construction
materials, new materials, and recycled
materials for buildings, roads, and
airport runways.
Seven ACI Singapore Chapter Board
members visiting Samwoh
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Vincent Tan Jun Yew, Assistant
General Manager of Samwoh, and one
of ACI SC’s Board members, led the
tour and explained Samwoh’s history of
innovation in the past, present, and
future. He highlighted that Samwoh had
set the bar high for sustainability
initiatives by incorporating waste into
its concrete and asphalt mixtures.
Overall, the visit to Samwoh Smart
Hub was an eye-opening experience that
provided an opportunity for ACI SC’s
Board members to learn about recent
developments in the construction sector,
as well as the creative and sustainable
solutions offered by Samwoh.
ACI Singapore Student
Chapter Tours Samwoh
Smart Hub
The ACI Singapore Student Chapter
worked with Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd
to organize a tour of the Samwoh Smart
Hub.
During the tour, Samwoh provided
details on an airport runway project.
The runway’s design has been updated
to accommodate a heavier load;
however, this also increased
construction complexity. Now that the
base course consists of cement, it is
The ACI Singapore Student Chapter visiting
the Samwoh Smart Hub
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important to account for the time needed
for it to cure during construction.
Additionally, the strength requirements
of the cement base course must also
meet both minimum standards and be
within a maximum threshold, as high
differences between the base course and
asphalt surface can lead to additional
potential failures.
In place of cement, for example,
they use slag cement and pulverized
coal fly ash. Recycled concrete
aggregates are used in place of coarse
aggregate, and manufactured sand and
washed copper slag are used in place of
sand due to difficulties associated with
importing sand.
Samwoh is also testing new
techniques for incorporating waste into
concrete and asphalt in collaboration
with regional academic institutions. An
example of a scientific breakthrough is
the use of crumb rubber, which is made
by shredding used car tires to lessen
road noise when added to the asphalt
mixture.
Finally, Samwoh presented
Samiphalt, a hybrid of asphalt and
concrete. When used for pavements, hot
mix asphalt (HMA) is less durable than
concrete but can be ready the next day.
Concrete, on the other hand, is more
resilient but takes longer to harden.
Using Samiphalt may be a practical
solution for paving because it combines
the strength of concrete with the
quick-hardening qualities of HMA.
ACI Welcomes New Chapter
A newly formed chapter, the ACI
Dominican Republic Chapter, is focused
on creating a space to discuss the latest
advancements in concrete technology,
thus elevating the already booming
Dominican construction industry.
Chapter directors include Piero Caputo,
President; Fray Pozo, Vice President;
Sarah Miranda, Secretary; and Damariel
Caceres, Treasurer.
News
ACI Low-Carbon Concrete Code
The ACI Technical Activities Committee approved a new
technical committee: ACI Committee 323, Low-Carbon
Concrete Code. The committee’s mission is to “develop and
maintain code requirements for low-carbon concrete.”
The committee will meet at the ACI Concrete Convention –
Spring 2023 in San Francisco, CA, USA, with Matthew
Adams, FACI, as the inaugural Chair. If you are interested in
the work of this committee, you are encouraged to join.
ACI President Tours the Gulf Region
In December 2022, ACI President Charles Nmai had the
opportunity to tour the Gulf Region, attending the BIG 5
Event in Dubai, UAE, before traveling to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia for meetings with the Saudi National Building
Code, the Gulf States Organization, and the leadership team at
NEOM.
The Gulf Region tour ended in Jordan, where partner
agreements were signed with the Royal Scientific Society of
Jordan and the Iraqi Ministry of Construction, Housing,
Municipalities and Public Works, in conjunction with a
workshop on “Assessment and Rehabilitation of Existing
Concrete Structures” organized by the Jordan Concrete
Association. The workshop was held at the Princess Sumaya
University for Technology in Amman and was highlighted by
a brief address from Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya
bint El Hassan of Jordan.
ACI President Charles Nmai, ACI staff, and HRH Princess Sumaya
with workshop participants
The ACI Snell Lecture
The ACI Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Student Chapter is hosting its second annual “The ACI Snell
Lecture” on April 12, 2023, at 12 p.m. CDT. This event is
being held at SIUE and virtually via Zoom.
During this lecture, ACI Past President and Fellow Mike
Schneider will present “The National Veterans Memorial and
Museum (NVMM) Columbus, Ohio.” This presentation will
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cover the planning and construction of the concrete frame for
this unique structure. The featured challenges of the project
include architectural off the form concrete, building a concrete
frame with no dimensions, and building a complex concrete
structure with curved walls and sloping voids.
For more information and to register, visit https://
acimissouri.org/meetinginfo.php?id=221&ts=1675122919.
DCC Awards 2023 Call for Entries
The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty
council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors
(ASCC), announced its International Project Awards 2023
Call for Entries.
Entries are invited in the categories of cementitious
overlays, cast-in-place stamped, stained and dyes, polished
concrete and overlays, cast-in-place special finishes,
countertops/furniture/firepits, vertical/façades, concrete
artistry, multiple applications, architectural cast-in-place
concrete structures, project video, and decorative resinous
coatings.
The deadline for entries is April 28, 2023. Entries are
judged equally on aesthetics, craftsmanship, functionality,
creativity, and safety.
The awards will be presented at the ASCC Annual
Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, USA, on September 27,
2023, at the organization’s awards dinner.
For more information, visit https://ascconline.org/
Decorative-Concrete/Awards-Program.
International Codes Development Process
Changing to Continue Building Code
Modernization
The International Code Council (ICC) is revising its code
development process. The changes will take effect in 2024-
2026 for the development of the 2027 International Codes
(I-Codes) and will move the development process to an
integrated and continuous 3-year cycle.
In the new timeline, year one will include two Committee
Action Hearings for Group A Codes; year two will include
two Committee Action Hearings for Group B Codes; and year
three will be the joint Public Comment Hearings and Online
Governmental Consensus Vote for both Group A and B Codes.
The addition of the second Committee Actions Hearings in
years one and two will foster a more in-depth vetting of code
change proposals, allowing an opportunity for the committee
members to review and evaluate the original proposals and
consider the submitted responses. This will also provide more
opportunity for proponents to build consensus for their code
change proposal and ensure the best version of their intended
improvement to the existing codes.
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With combined Public Comment Hearings in the third year,
voting members can vote on all suggested changes to the next
edition of the I-Codes at one time. The updated process also
provides more opportunity for proposed new referenced
standards to be developed and finalized on a consistent
timeline regardless of the group (A or B) with which they are
associated.
ASCC Officers for 2023-2024
Chris Klemaske, Sundek National
Accounts, Grand Prairie, TX, USA, was
elected as President of the American
Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC),
St. Louis, MO, USA, for 2023-2024.
Elected Vice Presidents included Paul
Albanelli, Albanelli Cement Contractors;
Anthony DeCarlo Jr., TWC Concrete,
Klemaske LLC; Cory Lee, Martin Concrete; and
Maizer Ouijdani, The Conco Companies.
Aaron Gregory, Gregory Construction, was re-elected as
Treasurer. Ray Merlo, Merlo Construction Co., and David
Somero, S&S Concrete Floors, were re-elected Directors.
Newly elected Directors are Jeff Coleman, Coleman &
Erickson, LLC, and Matt Poppoff, Poppoff Inc.
In addition, ASCC Specialty Councils took the following
actions:
The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) elected Rich
Cofoid, The Euclid Chemical Company, Cleveland, OH,
USA, as Council Director. Elected Council Director-Elect was
Michael Campbell, Trademark Concrete. Jeff Keyes, Solomon
Colors, Inc.; Victor Klemaske, T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc.;
Ronaldo Traballo, Bomanite Southeast Asia Pte, Ltd.; and
Jeremy Wilkerson, Structural Services Inc., were elected as
Directors. Diedre Dann, Sundek National Accounts, and Rob
Sousa, Modern Concrete, are newly elected Directors.
The ASCC Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC)
elected Heather Baines, North Coast Concrete, Cleveland,
OH, as Council Director for 2023-2024; and John Messing,
Joseph J. Albanese Inc., as Council Director-Elect. Jason
Anglin, Christman Constructors, Inc.; Joe Garza, DPR
Construction; Joe Rock, Concrete Strategies; Willie Seiler,
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Keystone Structural Concrete; and Jason Sisk, Wayne
Brothers Companies, were re-elected Directors. Greg Miller,
Webcor Concrete, was elected as Director.
John Fauth was elected as Secretary of the Manufacturers’
Advisory Council (MAC) Board. David Aiken, CEMEX;
Mindy Kruggel, Transhield/TopCure; and Kris Nagy,
Caterpillar, Inc., were re-elected Directors.
The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC) elected Ryan
Klacking, Syncon, Inc., Livonia, MI, USA, as Council
Director, and Tom Binkowski, Barton-Malow, as Council
Director-Elect. Re-elected Directors were Bill Bencker, ACE/
AVANT; Bruce Ferrell, PROSOCO; John Haines, Hyde
Concrete; and Clif Rawlings, SASE.
Elected new Directors were Steve Parker, Applied
Flooring, Inc.; Jameon Schwarz, Pro Concrete Design; and
Rick Zingale, Centennial Surface Technology.
ACPA Announces New Board Members
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA)
announced the election of its Executive Board at the ACPA
Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on January 18, 2023,
in Las Vegas, NV, USA, during World of Concrete 2023.
Nominated to serve a 1-year term, the newly elected Executive
Board members are: President, Wayne Bylsma, Cherokee
Pumping, Inc.; Vice President, Art Fink, CF&T Concrete
Pumping; Secretary, Eric Duiker, CanCrete Equipment;
Treasurer, Nathan Germany, Tri-Way Concrete Pumping, Inc.;
and Past President, Gary Brown, R.L. McCoy, Inc.
ACPA also announced the results of recent elections for the
following board positions.
Pump Directors include Dennis Andrews, Andrews
Equipment Company, Inc.; Scott Barnhill, BURNCO Texas;
Clint Price, Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping; and Tyler
Wood, McClure Concrete, Inc.
Regional Directors include Region 1, Lee Roy Thompson,
Champion Concrete Pumping, Inc.; Region 3, Nick Avella,
Modern Concrete Pumping Services, LLC; and Region 5,
Carl Walker, Central Concrete Pumping.
Distributor Director is Eric Duiker, CanCrete Equipment.
Manufacturing Directors include Bill Dwyer, Putzmeister
America, Inc., and Bill Murray, Schwing America, Inc.
In Remembrance
ACI Honorary Member John E. (Jack) Breen passed
away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 90. He attended
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA, on a Naval
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship,
receiving his civil engineering degree in 1953. He received his
master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of
Missouri. He then received his PhD from The University of
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where he taught for many generations. Technologies, where he served as a National Capital Chapter. He was also
Breen received various university and mentor to countless engineers in the a lifetime member of the American
national awards for his teaching. concrete industry. He served as a Society of Civil Engineers.
Breen made many significant
contributions to structural concrete
research, winning several awards for
published papers, including the 1972,
1979, and 2008 ACI Chester Paul Siess
Award; the 1993 ACI Wason Medal for
Most Meritorious Paper; and the 2002
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He was a leader in the development
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a consultant for both structural concrete
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buildings and bridges. Breen was
elected to both the U.S. National
Academy of Engineering and the Swiss
Academy of Engineering Sciences. He
was widely recognized internationally,
receiving the 1990 FIP Medal, the 2000
IABSE International Award of Merit,
and the 2002 fib Freyssinet Medal. In
addition, he received the 1981 ACI Joe
W. Kelly Award, the 1987 ACI Arthur
R. Anderson Award, and the 1994 ACI
Alfred E. Lindau Award.
He was a past Chair of ACI
Committee 318, Structural Concrete
Building Code, and Joint ACI-ASCE
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Following his military service, Wilson
received his MS in civil engineering
from the University of Maryland,
College Park, MD, USA, and produced
a thesis which explored the effects on
concrete of high energy impacts from
sources such as nuclear blasts. He
obtained his professional engineer
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On the
Move
The American Concrete Pumping
Association (ACPA) announced the
association’s first dedicated Safety
Director, Tabah Nez. This position was
created to further ACPA’s safety and
certification programs for concrete
pumping professionals. Nez will be
responsible for developing and overseeing
Nez all safety and risk management activities,
including safety programs, committees,
bulletins, and resources.
Nez has 23 years of experience in the areas of
occupational, safety, and health management; environmental
health and safety management; risk prevention programs;
management of construction emergencies; and safety training
and workers’ compensation claims management. He has
served on the American Society of Concrete Contractors
Executive Safety Committee. He received his BS in
occupational safety and health from Columbia Southern
University, Orange Beach, AL, USA.
The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)
Board of Trustees has elected Gianfranco
Di Cicco as President. Di Cicco joined
the DFI Board of Trustees in 2010 and
was elected to the Executive Committee
in 2016, while actively participating in
several technical committees.
After participating in and directing
Di Cicco worldwide geofoundation projects with
the Rodio Group in Italy, Iraq,
Singapore, and Brazil from 1980 to 1989, Di Cicco moved
to the United States to start a new operation for the Rodio
Group as Executive Vice President. In 1997, he joined
Trevi Group as a Senior Area Manager and then Chief
Operating Officer. Between 1989 and 2005, he was
responsible for proposal study/preparation, supervision, and
direct management of foundation projects for private and
government agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers’ Beaver Dam project. In 2005, he started his own
consulting company, GDConsulting, providing contractual,
constructability, and foundation technology services
worldwide.
ACI member Michael G. Hernandez has joined the
Technical Division of the American Society of Concrete
Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, USA, as Technical
Director. He will oversee all technical activities of the
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organization, including serving as the
technical voice for ASCC in verbal and
written communications, providing
technical support for the members and the
organization, and developing
programming and resources to benefit
concrete contractors.
Prior to this position, Hernandez
Hernandez worked as a Project Engineer for M.A.
Mortenson, held several roles for Baker
Concrete Construction, was a Senior Project Manager for
Parsons Construction Group, and most recently was a Project
Manager for All Phase Concrete.
Hernandez received his MBA from the University of
Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; his MSCE and BEnvD from
the University of Colorado, Denver, Denver, CO, USA; and
was a mechanical engineering major at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA. He is a
licensed professional engineer in Florida and Colorado, and a
certified general contractor in Florida. He is also a design-
build certified professional.
The Boards of Directors of B & B Concrete Co., Inc., and
Concrete Industries, Inc., have named Victor McMillan as
President of its companies. A graduate of Vanderbilt
University, Nashville, TN, USA, McMillan previously worked
as a Business Analyst with Vanderbilt University Information
Technology. Since joining B & B Concrete in 2014, he has
progressed through roles of increasing responsibility
involving all aspects of business operations. He has a
certificate of Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures from
the Portland Cement Association, is an ACI Concrete Field
Testing Technician – Grade I, and is a National Ready Mixed
Concrete Association Certified Plant Manager.
Engineering firm Walter P Moore announced the addition
of Balram Gupta as Healthcare Market Leader – West Coast
in the firm’s Los Angeles, CA, USA-based Structural Group.
Gupta is an industry leader in seismic retrofit work in the
California healthcare market.
Gupta is a Senior Principal at the firm with more than three
decades of experience in structural engineering, seismic
design of new buildings, and seismic evaluations/upgrades of
existing hospital buildings for compliance with SB 1953
regulations. He is an expert at addressing technical challenges,
strategic thinking, writing proposals, managing a team of
engineers, overseeing project budgets/schedules, project
delivery, and interfacing with clients.
Awards at the ACI Concrete
Convention – Spring 2023
F
or their outstanding achievements and service to the
Institute, ACI recognized selected members at the
ACI Concrete Convention – Spring 2023 in San
Francisco, CA, USA. Six individuals were granted Honorary
Membership, ACI’s highest honor, given to “a person of
eminence in the field of the Institute’s interest, or one who has
performed extraordinary meritorious service to the Institute.”
Since this rank was established in 1926, a total of 278 ACI
members have been elected to Honorary Membership.
ACI’s newest Honorary Members are:
• Claude Bédard;
• Ramón L. Carrasquillo;
• David W. Johnston;
• Zongjin LI;
• Jack P. Moehle; and
• Sharon L. Wood.
The award recipients at the ACI Convention included:
Honorary Members
“for his impact as a dynamic ACI ambassador, his
dedication and commitment to improving relations between
industry and academic researchers, and for his central role in
the chairing and success of the Strategic Development
Council”
Claude Bédard, FACI, retired from The Euclid Chemical
Company, Cleveland, OH, USA, where he served as President
of Euclid Admixture Canada Inc., Saint-Hubert, QC, Canada,
from 1995 to 2021, and as the Global Admixtures Business
Development and Marketing Vice President from 2016 to
2021. He has been active in the concrete industry for more
than 40 years and currently is Strategic Consultant for The
Euclid Chemical Company and an Ambassador for the Centre
for Research on Concrete Infrastructures (CRIB), the Québec, his impact on ACI as an international ambassador, and his
Canada-based academic network.
He is a former Trustee and Chair of the ACI Foundation,
past Chair of the ACI Foundation Strategic Development
Council (SDC), and a two-time Past President of the ACI
Québec and Eastern Ontario Chapter. Bédard is a member of
ACI Committee 237, Self-Consolidating Concrete, the ACI
Foundation Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) and Concrete
Research Council (CRC), and past Chair and a member of the
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Group technical
committee (TC) A23.1/A23.2, Concrete Specification. He
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Bédard Carrasquillo
served as a member of the Board of Direction of ACI, CSA
Group, and the Standards Council of Canada. He is also a past
member of ACI Committees 212, Chemical Admixtures; 225,
Hydraulic Cements; and 363, High-Strength Concrete.
Bédard received the 2021 ACI Foundation CIC Jean-
Claude Roumain Innovation in Concrete Award “for lifelong
contributions to innovations in concrete applications as an
early adopter and implementation facilitator”; the 2015 ACI
Henry C. Turner Medal “for notable leadership as Chair and
Board member of the Strategic Development Council and
Chair of the ACI Foundation, and for outstanding leadership
to the concrete industry”; the 2014 ACI Québec and Eastern
Ontario Chapter Recognition Award “for lifelong services to
the Chapter”; the 2012 ACI Henry L. Kennedy Award and the
ACI 10th International Conference on Superplasticizers and
Other Chemical Admixtures in Concrete Award; the 2010
Québec RD-Mix Ambassador Award; and the 2002 CSA
Award of Merit. He was elected a Fellow of ACI in 2008.
His research interests include chemical admixtures and
fibers and their use in high-performance concrete applications.
“for his outstanding contributions to the concrete industry,
enthusiastic sharing of knowledge in technical committees”
Ramón L. Carrasquillo, FACI, is the Founder and
President of Carrasquillo Associates (CA). He is recognized
worldwide for his expertise in concrete materials,
construction, and structural engineering. He has completed
more than 500 consulting assignments ranging from product
developments, materials, and production of concrete to
durability, specifications, structural design, construction
practices, failure analyses, and repair and rehabilitation of
existing structures. He is also the President of Carrasquillo
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Engineering Services Group, PSC, in Puerto Rico, and
Carrasquillo Engineering and Structural Repair Services,
LLC, in Panamá.
Carrasquillo is a member of ACI Committees 201,
Durability of Concrete; 211, Proportioning Concrete
Mixtures; 232, Fly Ash and Bottom Ash in Concrete; 301,
Specifications for Concrete Construction; and 318, Structural
Concrete Building Code; and ACI Subcommittee 318-S,
Spanish Translation. He received the 2017 ACI Education
Award, the 2015 ACI Foundation Concrete Research Council
Robert E. Philleo Award, and the 2014 ACI Henry C. Turner
Medal. He has also been a member of ASTM Committee C09,
Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, and is a member of the
Puerto Rico Academy of Engineering.
He was a Professor and Researcher at The University of
Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, for 22 years. From 1980 to
2002, he was the Associate Director of the International
Center for Aggregates Research. In addition, he was the
Founder and President of Rainbow Materials, Inc., a ready
mixed concrete company that operated in the central Texas
market from 1994 until 2004. He has authored more than
100 academic publications and reports and has given over
400 technical presentations.
Carrasquillo received his BS in civil engineering from the
University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1975,
and his MS and PhD in structural engineering from Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY, USA, in 1978 and 1980, respectively.
Award Recipients, Spring 2023
Honorary Membership—Claude Bédard, Ramón L.
Carrasquillo, David W. Johnston, Zongjin LI, Jack P.
Moehle, and Sharon L. Wood
ACI Certification Award—Amanda Angelo, Bryan
Angelo, Alen Keri, and Jonathan Kuell
Chapter Activities Award—Carl L. Cunningham,
Henry B. Prenger, and Alejandra Valencia-Hernandez
Henry L. Kennedy Award—Aimee Pergalsky
ACI Strategic Advancement Award—Joe Hug
ACI Young Member Award for Professional
Achievement—Robert J. Thomas
Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award—
Benjamin A. Graybeal, Adeola Kehinde Adediran, Vicki L.
Brown, and James N. (Jim) Cornell II
Walter P. Moore, Jr., Faculty Achievement Award—
Lisa E. Burris
ACI Foundation Concrete Research Council Arthur
J. Boase Award—Santiago Pujol
ACI Foundation Concrete Research Council Robert
E. Philleo Award—David Trejo
ACI Foundation Jean-Claude Roumain Innovation in
Concrete Award—Sean Monkman
ACI Foundation Building the Future Award—
Michael J. Paul
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“for his dedication to students of concrete construction, his
commitment to ACI committee work related to reinforcement
detailing and design loads, and his contribution to the 2014
edition of ACI SP-4 Formwork for Concrete”
David W. Johnston, FACI, is the Edward I. Weisiger
Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Construction Engineering
at North Carolina State University (NC State), Raleigh, NC,
USA. He was an engineer and partner in consulting firms in
the Connecticut/New York, USA-area for 7 years prior to
joining the NC State faculty in 1977. He retired in 2011;
however, he has remained active in professional organization
service and as a consultant.
His teaching and research focused on design for
construction processes and maintenance management of civil
structures. Among his diverse contributions to knowledge
have been maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement
decision support systems for large inventories of bridges and
buildings; lateral pressure of concrete on formwork; design of
temporary structures for construction; bond of epoxy-coated
reinforcement; and the linear scheduling method.
He is the past Chair of ACI Committee 215, Fatigue of
Concrete, and the ACI Technical Activities Committee (TAC)
Specifications Committee, and Past President of the ACI
Carolinas Chapter. He is a member and past Chair of ACI
Committee 347, Formwork for Concrete, and a member of
Joint ACI-CRSI Committee 315, Details of Concrete
Reinforcement. He served on the ACI TAC from 2003
until 2009.
Johnston is the author of the eighth edition of ACI SP-4,
Formwork for Concrete, building on the earlier editions by
Mary K. Hurd. The eighth edition of ACI SP-4 received a
World of Concrete Most Innovative Product Award.
He received the 2019 National Council of Examiners for
Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Distinguished
Examination Service Award, was inducted into the National
Academy of Construction in 2015, and received the 2013
ASCE Roebling Award. He received the 2003 ACI Delmar L.
Bloem Distinguished Service Award and the 1994 ACI
Construction Practice Award. He was named a Fellow of ACI
and an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Fellow,
both in 1983.
Johnston received his BS in civil engineering construction
in 1966, his MS in civil engineering in 1968, and his PhD in
civil engineering in 1972, all from NC State. He has been a
licensed professional engineer since 1973.
“for his leadership and contributions to the founding of the
ACI China Chapter, his pioneering research of noncontact test
methods for cement-based materials, and other innovations in
research for over 30 years”
Zongjin LI, FACI, is a Chair Professor in the Faculty of
Innovation Engineering at Macau University of Science and
Technology (MUST), Taipa, Macau, China. He served about 6
years at the University of Macau, Taipa, Macau, as a Chair
Professor before joining MUST. He also worked at The Hong

Johnston LI Moehle
Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay,
Hong Kong, for 22.5 years. He is a world-renowned educator
and researcher with a strong impact on the concrete
community and is respected for strengthening United States-
China relationships over many years. He is a Fellow of ACI,
Founding President of the ACI China Chapter, and Chair of
the China National Group of the International Union of
Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems
and Structures (RILEM).
He is also a member of the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) technical committee ISO/TC 71,
Concrete, Reinforced Concrete and Prestressed Concrete;
the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and
Vocational Qualifications (2007 to present); the State Key
Advanced Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory (2009 to
present); and the State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials in 318-E, Section and Member Strength; 318-H, Seismic
China (2011 to present). LI was also a member of The Hong
Kong Institution of Engineers, Materials Division (1998 to
2005); the Academic Committee of the State Key Concrete
Laboratory in China (2001 to 2004); the International
Federation for Structural Concrete (fib) Working Group for
Fire Design of Concrete Structures (2002 to 2010); the Hong
Kong Standing Committee on Concrete Technology (2004 to
2010); the State Key Green Building Materials Laboratory
(2007 to 2010); and the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Buildings
Appeal Tribunal Panel (2009 to 2016).
LI was Chief Scientist leading a China Key National Basic engineering. A licensed civil engineer in California, Moehle
Research Program project (973 Program) titled “Basic Study
on Environmentally Friendly Contemporary Concrete” that
promoted concrete research in China to a world-class level.
He led the reestablishment of the Gordon Research
Conference on “Advanced Materials for Sustainable
Infrastructure Development” in 2014. He is an author of five
technical books, including Advanced Concrete Technology.
LI has published more than 400 papers and has a Google
Scholar citation of 22,811 with an h-index of 84. He was one
of the 150 most-cited researchers in civil engineering in the
world in 2016 (“The Most Cited Researchers: Developed for
Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
2016” by Elsevier).
He received the 2017 ACI Arthur R. Anderson Medal and
the 2014 Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Award from the
Royal Academy of Engineering. LI has received four second-
class Awards of Natural Science at the provincial level,
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including the study on the design theory,
processing technique, and forming
mechanism of geopolymer structural
materials, and the second-class Award of
Natural Science from the Ministry of
Education of China in 2010.
He received his BE in structural
engineering from Zhejiang University,
Wood Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, in 1982, and
his MS and PhD in structural engineering
from Northwestern University, Evanston,
IL, USA, in 1990 and 1993, respectively. He is a licensed
professional engineer in Hong Kong, China.
“for his outstanding leadership of ACI technical
committees, his research and expertise related to seismic
design of structural concrete, and his mentorship of graduate
students”
Jack P. Moehle, FACI, is a Professor in the Graduate
School in the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley,
Berkeley, CA, USA, where he has taught since 1980. Moehle
has served on the ACI Board of Direction and is a member of
ACI Committee 318, Structural Concrete Building Code; Joint
ACI-ASCE Committee 352, Joints and Connections in
Monolithic Concrete Structures; and ACI Subcommittees
Provisions; and 318-R, Resolution of Anchorage and
Development Provisions.
He is a Fellow of ACI and received the 2019 ACI Joe W.
Kelly Award, the 2008 ACI Foundation Concrete Research
Council Arthur J. Boase Award, the 2007 ACI Chester Paul
Siess Award for Excellence in Structural Research, the 2001
ACI Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award, and the
1998 ACI Alfred E. Lindau Award.
His research interests include structural engineering, with
an emphasis on reinforced concrete and earthquake
works regularly as a consulting engineer, offering advice and
expert peer review on building, transportation, and
infrastructure projects.
“for her leadership as ACI President in 2015, her technical
expertise in service to ACI committees, and her advocacy for
diversity in ACI and in civil engineering education around the
world”
Sharon L. Wood, FACI, is the Executive Vice President
and Provost at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin),
Austin, TX, USA. As the university’s chief academic officer,
she oversees academic programs across 18 schools and
colleges. Her previous administrative roles at UT Austin
include Dean of the Cockrell School of Engineering; Chair of
the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental
Engineering; and Director of the Ferguson Structural
Engineering Laboratory. She joined the faculty at UT Austin
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in 1996 and holds the Cockrell Family Chair in Engineering
#14. As a researcher, she has been internationally recognized
for her work on improving the earthquake response of
reinforced concrete buildings, design and evaluation of
bridges, and development of passive sensors for infrastructure
systems.
Wood is an ACI Past President, past Chair of the ACI
Technical Activities Committee (TAC), and a former member
of ACI Committee 318, Structural Concrete Building Code.
She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, an
Honorary Member of the Earthquake Engineering Research
Institute, and an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Fellow.
She received the 2006 ACI Henry L. Kennedy Award, the
2002 ACI Joe W. Kelly Award, and the 1998 ACI Foundation
Concrete Research Council Arthur J. Boase Award. Wood was
recognized with an Alumni Award for Distinguished Service
from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA, in 2020;
the Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA, and the Outstanding
Projects and Leaders (OPAL) Award in Education from ASCE
in 2018; and a Distinguished Alumni Award from the School
of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of
Virginia in 2015. She previously served on federal advisory
committees for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, and the
U.S. Geological Survey.
Wood began her academic career at the University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she served on the faculty
for 10 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in civil
engineering from the University of Virginia and her master’s
degree and doctorate in civil engineering from the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Personal and Service Awards
ACI Certification Award
“for outstanding management of the ACI Certification
programs offered through the ACI Central Texas Chapter”
Amanda Angelo is a Regional Fiber Specialist for Sika
Corporation in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and
Mississippi. She has worked in the ready mixed concrete and
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A. Angelo B. Angelo Keri
materials market in central Texas since 2006.
Angelo is a member of ACI Committees 332, Residential
Concrete Work; 360, Design of Slabs on Ground; and 544,
Fiber Reinforced Concrete; and ACI Subcommittees 332-B,
Residential Concrete Materials and Placement; 544-A,
FRC-Production & Applications; and 544-B, FRC Education.
She is also a member of the American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE) and ASTM International. Her research
interests include the advancement of fiber-reinforced concrete
and improving test methods for fiber-reinforced concrete.
Angelo received her BS in concrete industry management
from Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN,
USA, in 2005, and her MS in civil engineering from The
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, in 2010. She
is currently pursuing her PhD in civil engineering at The
University of Texas at Austin.
Bryan Angelo is a Project Manager at Rock Engineering
and Testing Laboratory, LLC (a UES Company) in Round Rock,
TX, USA. He has been in the construction materials testing
industry for 38 years in and around the Central Texas area.
Angelo is certified in the following: ACI Concrete Field
Testing Technician – Grade I, ACI Concrete Strength Testing
Technician, ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1, ACI
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 1, ACI
Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician, ACI Adhesive
Anchor Installer, and has recently taken the Nondestructive
Testing Specialist—Concrete Strength exam and is awaiting
results.
Angelo received the ACI Certification Award in 2017. He
graduated from Canton South High School, Canton, OH,
USA, in 1983.
“for dedicated service in developing, delivering, and
expanding the number of ACI Certification programs offered
through the ACI Ontario Chapter”
Alen Keri is the Director of Technical Services at Concrete
Ontario, in Mississauga, ON, Canada.
Keri has over 15 years of technical services experience in
the Ontario ready mixed concrete industry and oversees all
Concrete Ontario technical initiatives. He frequently schedules
and executes ACI certification programs, including ACI CSA
Standards Concrete Field Testing Technician; ACI Concrete
Flatwork Associate, Finisher, and Advanced Finisher; and ACI

Kuell Cunningham Prenger
Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician.
Keri has drafted numerous best-practices documents for the
industry, most recently being “CONCRETE CARBON: A
Guideline for Specifying Low Carbon Ready Mixed Concrete
in Ontario,” and serves on several technical committees
including the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) S413,
Parking structures; CSA S900, Structural design of
wastewater treatment plants; and CSA N287, Concrete
containment structures for nuclear power plants.
He received his Bachelor of Applied Science in civil
engineering from the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON,
Canada, in 2008, and has been a licensed professional
engineer in the province of Ontario since 2012.
“for steadfast leadership in managing, promoting, and
delivering ACI Certification programs through the Northern
New England Concrete Association and ACI New England
Chapter”
Jonathan Kuell is the Executive Director of the Northern
New England Concrete Association (NNECA) and the ACI
New England Chapter. He has held his position at NNECA
since 2003, and with the ACI New England Chapter since
2018. Both organizations are based in South Portland, ME,
USA. From there, Kuell and NNECA serve as ACI’s local
sponsoring group for certifications in Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Kuell holds many ACI certifications, including Concrete
Field Testing Technician – Grade I; Self-Consolidating
Concrete Field Testing Technician; Concrete Strength Testing
Technician; Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1; and
Concrete Flatwork Associate, Finisher, and Advanced
Finisher. He serves as an examiner of record for many of these
certifications as well. In addition to greatly expanding ACI’s
certification offerings in the Northeast United States, Kuell is
a member of the ACI Chapter Activities Committee.
Kuell received his BA in business management from
Assumption University, Worcester, MA, USA, and his MBA
from Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA.
Chapter Activities Award
“for his vision, dedication, and commitment to advancing
the ACI Las Vegas Chapter”
Carl L. Cunningham is Owner of Cunningham’s
Consulting for Process and Equipment Ltd., located in Las
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professional engineering and worldwide
design services for the manufacturing
of construction materials processing
equipment. He is a current patent holder
for batching equipment producing
concrete construction materials.
Cunningham is Chair of ACI
Valencia-Hernandez Subcommittee 304-F, Measuring/
Mixing-Volumetric; Secretary of ACI
Committee 304, Measuring, Mixing,
Transporting, and Placing Concrete; and a member of ACI
Committee C620, Laboratory Technician Certification. He is
also a past member of the ACI Las Vegas Chapter Board of
Directors and has served two nonconsecutive terms as
President.
He received his professional engineer license from the
Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
in 2010, in Las Vegas, NV.
“for his leadership and continuous involvement with
promoting effective activities within the ACI Maryland
Chapter”
Henry B. Prenger is a Technical Service Engineer with
LafargeHolcim in Baltimore, MD, USA. He has worked in
several positions in the concrete industry, including Concrete
Engineer for the state of Maryland and Director of Technical
Services for Lafarge Cement. Throughout most of his career,
he has specialized in the use of slag cement in concrete
applications.
He is Chair of ACI Subcommittee 301-D, Concrete
Mixtures – Section 4; and a member of ACI Committees 207,
Mass and Thermally Controlled Concrete; 233, Ground Slag
in Concrete; and 308, Curing Concrete. He is Past President of
the ACI Maryland Chapter, where he assisted in the
development of a scholarship competition that has awarded
nearly $100,000 to students. He is a member of the Slag
Cement Association (SCA) and an Honorary Member of
ASTM International Committee C09, Concrete and Concrete
Aggregates.
Prenger received his BS in civil engineering from Morgan
State University, Baltimore, MD, and his master’s degree in
civil engineering from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,
MD, in 1989 and 1993, respectively. He is a licensed
professional engineer in Maryland.
“for her leadership of the ACI Northwest Mexico Chapter,
achieving Excellent Chapter recognition for three consecutive
years, and spreading awareness of ACI throughout the region
as well as nationally and internationally while contributing to
the knowledge of new generations”
Alejandra Valencia-Hernandez is Administrative
Director of the ACI Northwest Mexico Chapter. She has been
directing the Chapter since its foundation in 2016, and has the
position of General Production for the Chapter’s newsletter
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“Gaceta en Concreto.” She has contributed articles about ACI
to local magazines in Northwest Mexico. She has more than
12 years of experience in the construction industry.
Valencia-Hernandez is an ACI examiner for the Concrete
Field Testing Technician – Grade I program. She is a member
of ACI Committee C610, Field Technician Certification, and
the Subcommittee on International Certification.
She received her BS in civil engineering from the
University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, in 2009.
She holds the following ACI certifications: Concrete Strength
Testing Technician; Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1;
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 1; Concrete
Flatwork Associate, Finisher, and Advanced Finisher;
Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I; and Concrete
Construction Special Inspector.
Henry L. Kennedy Award
“for her outstanding contributions to the concrete industry
through committee work, education, and leadership in the
advancement of concrete materials, products, and practices”
Aimee Pergalsky, FACI, retired in 2021 after 45 years of
material testing, troubleshooting, repairing, marketing,
promoting, and specifying concrete materials. The bulk of her
career was spent employed by two large international concrete
construction chemical suppliers. She continues her
professional career by providing instruction, insight, and
technical support to the design community, contractors,
distributors, and concrete suppliers through specification
review, professional development, and educational
programming. In addition, she has continued to serve as a
mentor to ACI young professionals.
Pergalsky has served on the ACI Board of Direction; as the
past Chair and member of numerous ACI technical, Board,
and peer review committees; and as a Past President and
Director of the ACI Northeast Ohio Chapter. She is currently
the Chair of ACI Committee E707, Specification Education,
and a member of the TAC Construction Standards Committee;
as well as ACI Committees 221, Aggregates; 301,
Specifications for Concrete Construction; 308, Curing
Concrete; 351, Foundations for Equipment and Machinery;
522, Pervious Concrete; and others.
She is a charter member of the Women in ACI (WACI) and
co-founder of the WACI silent auction. Since the auction’s
inception in 2012, proceeds from the annual event have
funded ACI convention registration scholarships to early-
career professionals. To date, over 25 registrations have been
provided.
Pergalsky received her BS in geology from the University
of Akron, Akron, OH, USA.
ACI Strategic Advancement Award
“for recognition of his leadership and vision in advancing
ACI strategic goals in the area of certification, from idea
development to acceptance of ACI resource centers as a
channel to increase both exposure and availability of ACI
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programs in underserved areas”
Joe Hug, FACI, is the Technical Services Manager for The
Monarch Cement Company, Humboldt, KS, USA, where he
has been for over 25 years.
He has served on the ACI Board of Direction, Chapter
Activities Committee, Educational Activities Committee,
and as Chair of the Certification Activities Committee. Hug
is currently the Chair of the International Project Awards
Committee and a member of the Financial Advisory
Committee, as well as ACI Committees C610, Field
Technician Certification; C630, Construction Inspector
Certification; C690, Concrete Quality Technical Manager
Certification; and E905, Training Programs. Hug was named
a Fellow of ACI in 2016 and received the 2007 ACI Chapter
Activities Award and the 2016 ACI Certification Award. He
is also a member of ASTM International Committee C09,
Concrete and Concrete Aggregates. He joined the Board of
the ACI Kansas Chapter in 1997 and has remained active
ever since, serving as President in 2000, chairing numerous
committees, and he is currently the Treasurer for the Chapter
and Chair of the Kansas Certification Committee.
Hug received his BS in mechanical engineering from
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, in 1994, and is a
licensed professional engineer in Kansas, Arkansas, and
Missouri.
ACI Young Member Award for Professional
Achievement
“for research to advance resilient, durable, and
sustainable concrete; for supporting the development of young
professionals in the concrete industry; and for dedicated
service to ACI committees and convention sessions”
Robert J. Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at
Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA.
Thomas has been an ACI member since 2011. He is Chair
of ACI Subcommittee 239-E, Educational Outreach, and
Secretary for ACI Committee 123, Research and Current
Developments. He is also a member of ACI Committee 242,
Alternative Cements, and ACI Subcommittee 239-F, UHPC
Sustainability; and an inaugural member of ACI Committee
565, Lunar Concrete. He participated in the ACI Emerging
Leaders Alliance in 2019 and was featured in Episode 4 of
ACI’s Engineering Greatness podcast in 2022. Thomas has
organized and moderated more than a dozen technical sessions
at ACI conventions, including a long and influential period as
the moderator of the ACI 123 Concrete Research Poster
Session (during which he initiated and secured continuing
funding for a student poster prize). He is also a member of
ASTM International and was named an ASTM Emerging
Professional in 2020.
Thomas’ research interests include alternative cements,
concrete durability, experimental mechanics, and
sustainability. His research mission is to engineer concrete
solutions for the next generation of resilient and sustainable
civil infrastructure. He has authored more than 50 journal
articles, conference papers, and technical reports on topics
related to concrete materials and structures.
Thomas received his BS, MS, and PhD in civil engineering
from Clarkson University in 2011, 2013, and 2016,
respectively. He completed postdoctoral studies at Idaho State
University, Pocatello, ID, USA, and Utah State University,
Logan, UT, USA, before joining the faculty at Clarkson in
2018.
Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award
“for outstanding leadership of ACI Committee 239,
Ultra-High-Performance Concrete”
Benjamin A. Graybeal is Team Leader for Bridge
Engineering Research at the U.S. Federal Highway
Administration’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
in McLean, VA, USA. He has been in this position, leading
the agency’s bridge-related applied engineering research
studies, for 8 years. He has authored or co-authored over 150
technical papers and reports.
Graybeal is Chair of ACI Committee 239, Ultra-High-
Performance Concrete, and is a member of the ACI
Foundation’s Concrete Research Council. He is also a member
of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and
ASTM International. His research interests include bridge
engineering, structural concrete, concrete materials, and
forensic investigations.
He received his BS in civil engineering and his MS in
structural engineering from Lehigh University, Bethlehem,
PA, USA, in 1996 and 1998, respectively, and his PhD in
structural engineering from the University of Maryland,
College Park, MD, USA, in 2005. He is a licensed
professional engineer in Virginia.
“for outstanding leadership of ACI Committee 349,
Concrete Nuclear Structures”
Adeola Kehinde Adediran, FACI, is a Senior Principal
Engineer on the Sentinel project in Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security and ACI Subcommittees 440-F, FRP-Repair-Strengthening,
& Environmental (NS&E) global business unit (GBU).
Sentinel is a Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD)
project for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). In this
role, she is Technical Lead for the mechanical hardness design Civil Engineers (ASCE). Her research interests include the
group on the project.
She is also a Technical Specialist, a Bechtel Distinguished (FRP) composites for reinforced concrete structures.
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Graybeal Kehinde Adediran Brown
Engineer and Scientist (BDES), and a Bechtel Fellow for
Bechtel’s NS&E GBU. She is a Blast Engineer with her
doctorate in nonlinear dynamics. Her primary expertise is in
structural engineering (analysis and design) of nuclear
safety-related structures and design of hardened structures.
She has more than 20 years of experience in the design of
nuclear safety-related structures and protective structures. She
has supported commercial and U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) nuclear projects, DoD chemical demilitarization
projects, and DoD intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
deterrent programs.
She is Chair of ACI 349-TG, a Joint Committee Task
Group of ACI Committees 349, 359, and 370; a member and
past Chair of ACI Committee 349, Concrete Nuclear
Structures, which she led from 2012 to 2020; and a member
of ACI Committee 370, Blast and Impact Load Effects. She
became a Fellow of ACI in 2014 and a Bechtel Fellow in
2022.
Kehinde Adediran received her master’s and doctorate
degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN,
USA, and the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, in
1991 and 1997, respectively. She is a licensed engineer in
Texas, Washington, South Carolina, and California, and a
licensed structural engineer in California.
“for outstanding leadership of ACI Subcommittee 440-H,
FRP-Reinforced Concrete”
Vicki L. Brown, FACI, is a Distinguished University
Professor at Widener University, Chester, PA, USA, where she
has served as a faculty member in the Civil Engineering
Department for 41 years.
Brown is Chair of ACI Subcommittee 440-H, FRP-
Reinforced Concrete, and a past Chair of ACI Committee
S804, Walter P. Moore Award Committee, and ACI
Subcommittee 440-G, FRP-Student. She is a member of ACI
Committees S801, Student Competitions; S803, Faculty
Network; and 440, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement;
and 440-G, FRP-Student. She is a past member of the ACI
Chapter Activities Committee and Educational Activities
Committee. She is also a member of the American Society of
application of high-performance fiber-reinforced polymer
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 Brown received her BS in civil engineering technology
from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, in 1976, and
her PhD in civil engineering from the University of Delaware,
Newark, DE, USA, in 1988. She is a licensed professional
engineer in Pennsylvania.

“for outstanding leadership of ACI Committee 301,

Specifications for Concrete Construction, and ACI Committee
134, Concrete Constructability” Cornell Burris Pujol
James N. (Jim) Cornell II, FACI, has been Manager of
the consulting firm JN Cornell Associates, LLC, for 4 years.
Clients are owners, ready mixed concrete suppliers, and Walter P. Moore, Jr., Faculty Achievement Award
concrete contractors, as well as litigation expert witnesses. He
“for her leadership in conveying technical expertise
has been engaged in the design-build construction of related to the sustainability and durability of cement and
structures and buildings for 45 years. His roles have been concrete infrastructure to students to increase understanding
estimating, scheduling, and project management, as well as of reaction mechanisms and kinetics in systems using
field supervision. alternative SCMs and alternative cements”
Cornell has served ACI for 30 years in technical and Lisa E. Burris is an Assistant Professor in civil,
administrative committees. He is Chair of ACI Committee environmental, and geodetic engineering at The Ohio State
347-TG1, Void Form Methods Task Group, and past Chair of University, Columbus, OH, USA.
ACI Committees 134, Concrete Constructability; 301, Burris serves on ACI Committees 232, Fly Ash and Bottom
Specifications for Concrete Construction; and 305, Hot Ash in Concrete; 236, Material Science of Concrete; and 242,
Weather Concreting. In addition, he has been a member of Alternative Cements. She is a Board member of the ACI
the ACI Technical Activities Committee (TAC) Construction Central Ohio Chapter and an Advisor of the ACI Ohio State
Standards Committee, the Construction Liaison Committee, University Student Chapter and the ASCE Concrete Canoe
Concrete Terminology and Publications, and ACI team. She regularly assists with ACI Concrete Field Testing
Committees E707, Specification Education; 308, Curing Technician – Grade I and ACI Aggregate Testing Technician –
Concrete; 336, Footings, Mats, and Drilled Piers; 347, Level 1 certification exams in the central Ohio region, and has
Formwork for Concrete; and Joint ACI-ASCC Committee contributed several times to the ACI Professors’ Workshop.
117, Tolerances. Cornell has served as a session speaker andBurris received the 2022 ACI Young Member Award for
co-moderator on numerous occasions. He also served on the Professional Achievement.
Board Task Group for Concrete Constructability. He has Her research interests include the multi-scale physical and
served as a peer reviewer for specifications, technical chemical issues in cement-based materials, including
papers, and MNL-66(20): ACI Detailing Manual. His service optimization of hydration and strength development,
was recognized by ACI in 2016 with the Roger H. Corbetta durability of new supplementary cementitious materials and
Concrete Constructor Award for “significant innovation in novel cementitious binders, and development of novel
concrete construction.” environmentally beneficial uses of concrete. She is passionate
Cornell graduated from Texas A&M University, College about improving the quality and sustainability of concrete
Station, TX, USA, in civil engineering in 1977. He is a infrastructure through her research and teaching work. She
licensed professional engineer in Texas and is a Leadership in
hopes to imbue students with foundational materials science
Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional principles that they will use to assess and implement novel
(LEED AP). concrete technologies within the systems they will design,
construct, and manage to increase concrete durability and
sustainability. Burris has incorporated this belief into her
courses at The Ohio State University. She works to
Fifty-Year Members Honored continually improve student learning and knowledge retention
David Biggs Jon I. Mullarky through active learning techniques, hands-on experiences, and
Martin Brugger Courtney B. Phillips III integration of course material with industry through ongoing
Ashok (Ash) K. Dhingra William Phillips encouragement of student engagement with industry
Patricio Downey Jules D. Reese organizations, such as ACI and ASCE.
Alton J. England Shamim Ahmed Sheikh Burris received her BS in architectural engineering and MS
James F. Fulton Telemaco Van Langendonck in civil engineering from Kansas State University, Manhattan,
Michael J. Garlich Ronald F. Zollo KS, USA, in 2009 and 2011, respectively, and her PhD in civil
Jose A. Morla-Catalan engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, Austin,
TX, USA, in 2014.
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Trejo Monkman Paul
ACI Foundation Awards
Concrete Research Council Arthur J. Boase Award
“for your contributions to the use of high-strength steel in
reinforced concrete members”
Santiago Pujol, FACI, is a Professor of civil engineering at
the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand,
where he has been working since 2020. Prior to moving to
New Zealand, he taught and did research at Purdue University,
West Lafayette, IN, USA, from 2005 to 2020. His experience
includes earthquake engineering, evaluation and strengthening
of existing structures, response of reinforced concrete to
impulsive loads and earthquake demands, instrumentation and
testing of structures, and failure investigations.
He is a member of ACI Committees 133, Disaster
Reconnaissance, and 314, Simplified Design of Concrete
Buildings; Joint ACI-ASCE Committee 445, Shear and
Torsion; and ACI Subcommittees 318-F, Foundations, and
318-1W, Wind Provisions.
He has received the 2016 ACI Chester Paul Siess Award for
Excellence in Structural Research, the Educational Award
from the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ), and the 2012
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Walter L. Huber
Civil Engineering Research Prize.
He received his BS from the Universidad Nacional de
Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia, and his MS and PhD from
Purdue University in 1996, 1997, and 2002, respectively.
Concrete Research Council Robert E. Philleo Award
“For your significant contributions in teaching and
research that improved constructability, sustainability, and
resiliency of concrete systems. Your service, dedication, and
research has resulted in safer and more economical concrete
systems for all”
David Trejo, FACI, is a Professor and Hal D. Pritchett
Endowed Chair in the School of Civil and Construction
Engineering at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA.
He is Chair of ACI Subcommittees 201-I, Corrosion of
Metals in Concrete, and 222-A, Exposure Classes, Chloride
Limits and Design Criteria, and past Secretary (2005 to 2011), Building the Future Award
past Chair (2011 to 2017), and a current member of ACI
Committee 222, Corrosion of Metals in Concrete. He is also a
member of ACI Committees 201, Durability of Concrete; 236,
Material Science of Concrete; and 365, Service Life
Prediction.
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He was recognized as a Fellow of ACI in 2013 and was
awarded the 2017 ACI Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished
Service Award.
His research interests include making concrete more
resilient and sustainable, with a focus on generating data to
justify requirements in specifications and codes. He received
his BS in 1991, his MS in 1993, and his PhD in 1997 from the
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA. He
has been a licensed professional engineer for over 25 years
and has been an academic for the past 25 years.
Jean-Claude Roumain Innovation in Concrete
Award
“For your contributions to the concrete industry. Your
work has had impact on a global scale and will continue to be
vitally important as the industry moves towards carbon
neutrality”
Sean Monkman is the Senior Vice President of
Technology Development for CarbonCure Technologies in
Halifax, NS, Canada, and has served in this capacity since
2008. He oversees the company’s research and intellectual
property efforts as they develop scalable carbon use
technologies that create more sustainable concrete for use in
the built environment. His career has included more than 25
years working in concrete materials, including more than 15
years working on carbon dioxide (CO2) use approaches.
He is Chair of ACI Committee 130, Sustainability of
Concrete, and ACI Subcommittee C601-E, Concrete
Construction Sustainability Assessor. Monkman is also a
member of ACI Committees 212, Chemical Admixtures; 236,
Material Science of Concrete; 241, Nanotechnology of
Concrete; and 329, Performance Criteria for Ready Mixed
Concrete. In addition, he is a member of ASTM International
Committee C09, Concrete and Concrete Aggregates.
Monkman has authored more than three dozen papers and
presentations on beneficial CO2 use in concrete production
and is a co-inventor on over 120 issued and pending patents
related to the work. He was recognized as the Mission
Innovation Champion for Canada at the Fourth Mission
Innovation Ministerial (MI-4) in 2019, and was the scientific
lead on CarbonCure’s winning effort within the $20M NRG
COSIA Carbon XPRIZE in 2021.
He received his BSc in materials and metallurgical
engineering from Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada,
in 1995; his MSc in mechanical engineering from the
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada, in 1999; and
his doctoral degree in civil engineering from McGill
University, Montréal, QC, Canada, in 2009.
“For your vision, continued leadership, and commitment to
building and sustaining a culture of philanthropy within the
organization through cultivation and stewardship”
Michael J. Paul, FACI, ACI Foundation Trustee, and ACI
Vice President, is Principal Structural Engineer at Larsen &
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Landis, based in Philadelphia, PA, USA. He has been
involved in structural, architectural, and construction
engineering on institutional, commercial, residential,
industrial, and waterfront projects since 1981. His experience
includes troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and rehabilitation
of existing concrete structures, in addition to new structure
design.
Paul is Chair of the ACI Foundation’s Development
Committee and the ACI Membership Committee; past Chair
of the ACI International Project Awards Committee; and past
Chair and a long-time member of ACI Committee 124,
Concrete Aesthetics, where he compiled the Notable Concrete
e-publication for ACI conventions from 2005 to 2019. He has
served on the ACI Board of Direction and many of its task
groups and is a member of the ACI Financial Advisory
Committee. He is also a member of ASTM International,
serving on Committee E06, Performance of Buildings, and is
a past member of the American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE), having served on the editorial panel of the journal
Leadership and Management in Engineering. He has
ACI Resource Center – Southern California
Offering on-demand access to all ACI certification
programs, plus hands-on training and education
for anyone in the concrete industry.
Learn more at concrete.org/socalresourcecenter.
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contributed articles to Concrete International on projects
involving the renovation or restoration of historic concrete
structures and served on the editorial panel for both volumes
of The Sustainable Concrete Guide, published in 2010 by the
U.S. Green Concrete Council.
After 20 years of undergraduate teaching, Paul stepped
down in 2017 as coordinator for the Senior Design capstone
course in the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering at the University of Delaware, Newark, DE,
USA. The course received the National Council of Examiners
for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Engineering Award
Grand Prize in 2010.
Paul received his AB from Dartmouth College, Hanover,
NH, USA, in 1973, and his MS in civil engineering and
MArch from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Cambridge, MA, USA, in 1981. He is a licensed professional
engineer in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and seven
other states; a licensed architect in New Jersey; and a
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited
Professional (LEED AP) in building design and construction.
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Code
Advocacy
Modifications to the 2024
ICC Codes

T
he development process for the 2024 International reinforcement splices; and 3) welding of primary tension
Code Council (ICC) family of codes (I-Codes) is reinforcement in corbels.
complete. For this cycle of development, the 2021 Grade Beams—Language for grade beams in Section
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the 2021 1808, Shallow Foundations, and Section 1810, Deep
International Green Construction Code (IgCC) were modified Foundations, was aligned. Grade beams are to be designed in
using standards development processes, wherein final accordance with ACI CODE-318. There is an exception to
decisions rested with consensus committees. The remaining ACI CODE-318, Section 18.13.3.1, where the grade beams
2021 I-Codes were modified using the code development are not subjected to differential settlement exceeding one-
process, wherein final decisions rest with governmental voting fourth of the threshold limits and are designed to resist the
members. seismic load effects including overstrength factors of ASCE/
Over 1900 proposals were submitted for changes to the SEI 7, “Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for
2021 I-codes (Table 1). ACI code advocacy engineers Buildings and Other Structures.”
reviewed over 1200 of these proposals to determine the Slabs-on-Ground—While historically generally
relevance to the work of ACI technical committees. Over 100 understood, the title of Section 1907 is revised to clearly
were found to be of potential relevance. ACI code advocacy communicate that the requirements are applicable only to
engineers reached out to members and allied industry groups slabs-on-ground. Language is added to differentiate between
to foster support for positions favored by ACI by participating structural and nonstructural slabs-on-ground. For structural
in relevant committee and public comment hearings held in slabs, the language reads: “Slabs-on-ground shall be
2021 and 2022. For proposals introducing ACI documents as considered structural concrete where required by ACI 318 or
referenced standards, ACI members voluntarily participated in where designed to:
the hearings to provide needed expert subject matter testimony. 1. Transmit loads or resist lateral forces from other parts of
The most significant I-Code changes relevant to ACI technical the structure to the soil.
committee work are presented in the following sections. 2. Transmit loads or resist lateral forces from other parts of
the structure to foundations.”
International Building Code (IBC) Nonstructural slabs-on-ground are only required to comply
Special Inspections—New language was added for with the durability, minimum thickness, and vapor retarder
reporting and records keeping. The frequency of reporting is requirements, except portions of the nonstructural slabs-on-
clarified as that time frame required by the approved ground used to resist uplift forces or overturning shall be
construction documents or established by the building official. designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice
Inspection reports must note whether the work was (or was throughout the entire portion designated as dead load to resist
not) completed in accordance with the approved construction uplift forces or overturning.
documents, the nature and extent of inspections and tests and ACI CODE-440.11—Design and construction of structural
locations, and where inspections and tests were performed. concrete reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer
Also related to special inspection and tests, incorrect reinforcement in accordance with ACI CODE-440.11-22,
references to ACI CODE-318, “Building Code Requirements “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
for Structural Concrete and Commentary,” were removed or Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP)
corrected. New language clearly states that continuous special Bars—Code and Commentary,” is permitted where the GFRP
inspection is required for: 1) welding of reinforcement for bars comply with ASTM D7957/D7957M-22, “Standard
special moment frames, boundary elements of special Specification for Solid Round Glass Fiber Reinforced
structural walls, and coupling beams; 2) welding of Polymer Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.” The use of
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 Code Advocacy

Table 1:
Proposals intended to modify the 2021 I-Codes

Code or topic Number of proposals* Potentially relevant to ACI technical committees

ADM – Administrative 52 52
CCC – Codes Correlation Committee 13 13
IBC – International Building Code: 794 645
E – Egress 149 —
FS – Fire Safety 172 172
G – General 219 219
S – Structural 254 254
ICCPC – ICC Performance Code 18 18
IEBC – International Existing Building Code 116 116
IFC – International Fire Code 237 —
IFGC – International Fuel Gas Code 18 —
IMC – International Mechanical Code 101 —
IPC – International Plumbing Code 147 —
IPSDC – International Private Sewage Disposal Code 1 1
IPMC – International Property Maintenance Code 22 22
IRC – International Residential Code: 356 317
RB – Building 317 317
RM – Mechanical 27 —
RP – Plumbing 12 —
ISPSC – International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 35 35
IWUIC – International Wildland Urban Interface Code 18 18
IZC – International Zoning Code 1 1
*
Proposals may have multiple parts

structural concrete in accordance with ACI CODE-440.11 is Chapter 6, Types of Construction.

restricted to buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category Seismic Provisions—The title of Section 1905 is changed
(SDC) A and where fire resistance ratings are not required. from “Modifications to ACI 318” to “Seismic Requirements”
Applications permitted by ACI CODE-440.11 but not covered and revised to eliminate possible confusion, where some of the
in Section 1901.2.1 of the IBC could be approved by the requirements were unique to the IBC and others transcribed
building official per IBC, Section 104.11, Alternative from ACI CODE-318. This revision also reduces the need for
materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment. errata that were necessary for prior editions because of
The IBC does not require structural components to have a coordination of section numbers of ACI CODE-318 cited in the
fire resistance rating for Type IIB construction. While IBC. The new presentation of information is more concise and
permissible heights and areas are dependent on occupancy and presented clearly as supplements to the requirements of ACI
use groups and subgroups, generally, structural concrete CODE-318. The supplemental seismic requirements include
reinforced with GFRP reinforcement is permitted in assembly provisions for design displacement; connections designed to
occupancy buildings three stories or less in height; businesses yield; foundations designed to resist earthquake forces; detailed
four stories or less, education (K-12) three stories or less; and plain concrete structural walls; reinforcement; structural plain
mercantile, apartment and condominium buildings, hotels, and concrete; and design requirements for anchors.
motels five stories or less in height. Verify construction type, Disapproved Proposals—Two proposals that did not get
heights, and areas for the group and applicable subgroup using approved for the 2024 edition of the IBC are worth noting as
IBC Chapter 5, General Building Heights and Areas, and they will most likely be proposed in some form for the 2027
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Code Advocacy
IBC. Without referenceable alternate language or standards,
the revised proposals will become increasingly more difficult
to challenge. A proposal to add Appendix P, 3-D Printed
Building Construction, was disapproved based primarily on
arguments that the technology is still innovative and is not
supported by needed minimum design requirements and
standard product specifications and test methods. Another
proposal would have established maximum amounts of CO2e
for concrete mixtures. This proposal was disapproved based
primarily on arguments that the IBC was not the appropriate
code for this type of criteria. The concept will likely be
ICC 2022 Public Comment Hearing, Louisville, KY, USA
ACI representatives at the ICC 2022 Public Comment Hearings, from left: Keith Kesner, CVM
Engineers; Steve Szoke, ACI Code Advocacy Engineer; Dave Tepke, SKA Consulting
Engineers; and Kerry Sutton, ACI Code Advocacy Engineer
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brought back to the IBC, but also introduced in other venues
such as the IgCC.
Both disapprovals were consistent with the status of
concrete technology and standardization at the time of the
hearings.
International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
ACI CODE-562—For ACI, the most significant change to
the IEBC is the addition of ACI CODE-562-21, “Assessment,
Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures—
Code and Commentary,” as a reference standard. Repairs in
accordance with ACI CODE-562 shall
be permitted except for seismic
evaluation and design. This is consistent
with Section 4.3.3 of ACI CODE-562,
which states: “The design-basis criteria
to address seismic conditions in
concrete structures shall be this Code
and ASCE/SEI 41 [“Seismic Evaluation
and Retrofit of Existing Buildings.”].”
Rehabilitation—Another change to
the IEBC is the elimination of the terms
“rehabilitation” and “rehabilitated.”
This change is intended to better align
the IEBC with changes being made to
Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) documents and
programs, which now use terms like
“restoration,” “alteration,” and
“retrofit.”
New language is also added to
clearly communicate that work done to
implement repairs is not considered
damage that reduces structural capacity.
International Residential
Code (IRC)
Exterior Walls—“Exterior wall” is
redefined as the exterior boundaries of
the building, including: floor spandrels,
peripheral edges of floors, roof and
basement knee walls, dormer walls,
gable end walls, gable end roof trusses,
walls enclosing a mansard roof, and
basement walls with an average
below-grade wall area that is less than
50% of the total opaque and nonopaque
area of that enclosing side.
Crushed Stone Footings—A new
section is added for crushed stone

footings for cast-in-place concrete foundations. Crushed stone
footings are permitted for nonretaining cast-in-place concrete
foundations for townhouses assigned to SDC A and B and
one- and two-family dwellings assigned to SDC A, B, and C.
There are specific requirements for stem wall width, height,
reinforcing bar placement, and braced wall line spacing based
on wind exposure category and ultimate design wind speed.
Plain Footings—Plain concrete footings supporting
masonry or concrete stem walls in buildings assigned to SDC
A, B, or C must have lateral restraint at the base of the wall
where unbalanced backfill is 48 in. (1219 mm) or more.
Post-Tensioned Slabs-on-Ground—In the 2021 edition,
there were only requirements for the use of post-tensioned
slab-on-ground floors where expansive soils are present.
New language clarifies that post-tensioned concrete slabs-on-
ground are permitted where soils are expansive or stable, if
designed in accordance with PTI DC10.5, “Standard
Requirements for Design and Analysis of Shallow Post-
Tensioned Concrete Foundations on Expansive and Stable
Soils.”
Slabs-on-Ground—The minimum thickness of
polyethylene vapor retarders was reduced from 10 mil
(0.010 in. or 0.254 mm) to 6 mil (0.006 in. or 0.152 mm).
This change aligns the requirements of the IRC with those in
the IBC.
Based on input and direction from ACI Committee 564,
3-D Printing with Cementitious Materials, it was
recommended that with the current understanding of additive
manufacturing and the lack of applicable product test methods
and specifications, design and construction of 3-D printed
concrete should remain under the provisions of Section
R104.11, Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of
Construction and Equipment. An exception was added to
clearly communicate that Appendix AW, 3-D Printed Building
Construction, is not applicable for 3-D printed buildings
constructed of concrete.
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
(ISPSC)
Reinforced concrete and reinforced shotcrete for reservoirs
and shells are to comply with the minimum requirements of
ACI CODE-318. Recently formed ACI Committee 322,
Concrete Pool and Watershape Code, is developing a code
with provisions unique to pools and watershapes that will
supplement the requirements of ACI CODE-318 and intended
for reference in a future edition of the ISPSC.
In Closing
There is an ongoing need for new standards that
supplement or replace requirements and improve building
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codes. This is especially true for new technologies, like the
recent efforts with concrete reinforced with GFRP
reinforcement. Standards are often referenced by more than
building codes and can be used in ordinances or other building
design and construction rules and regulations. Examples are
ACI PRC-364.1-19, “Guide for Assessment of Concrete
Structures Before Rehabilitation,” referenced in ASCE/SEI
41, and ACI CODE-376-11, “Code Requirements for Design
and Construction of Concrete Structures for Containment of
Refrigerated Liquefied Gases and Commentary,” referenced
in National Fire Protection Association document NFPA 59A,
“Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).”
Several committees within ACI are embracing the concept
of having new referenceable standards developed:
• Joint ACI-TMS Committee 122,
◦ “Thermal Properties of Concrete and Masonry for Use
in Determining Energy Code Compliance for Low-Rise
Residential Buildings—Code Requirements,” and
◦ “Thermal Properties of Concrete and Masonry for Use
in Determining Energy Code Compliance for Buildings
Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings—Code
Requirements”;
• Joint ACI-PCI Committee 319, “Precast Concrete Building
Code”;
• Joint ACI-PTI Committee 320, “Post-Tensioned Structural
Concrete Code”;
• ACI Committee 321, “Concrete Durability Code”;
• ACI Committee 322, “Concrete Pool and Watershapes—
Code”;
• ACI Committee 323, “Low-Carbon Concrete Code”;
• ACI Committee 365, “Service Life Evaluation—Code and
Commentary”; and
• ACI Committee 440S, “Fiber Reinforced-Polymer Repair
and Rehabilitation of Concrete—Code.”
ACI is an efficient, effective, and widely respected
volunteer-driven society. In contrast to the process used at
ICC hearings, in which 2-minute testimony and 1-minute
rebuttal can be provided by anyone in attendance, the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited
process used by ACI provides for balance, fairness, and fully
vetted standards development by subject matter experts.
While some ACI committees are developing new
standards, more individuals still need to step forward as
champions and volunteers to provide the leadership and
technical expertise for new ACI standards related to other
aspects of concrete technology that can be referenced in
codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and standards developed
by other organizations.
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The ACI Excellence in
Concrete Construction
Awards Gala: The Epitome
of Elegance

H
eld each fall during the ACI Concrete Convention, create durable buildings and structures that last a lifetime. The
the Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards unites all of
is an evening with an upscale flair, celebrating some the winning projects from around the world and provides an
of the most creative projects in the concrete industry. It opportunity for the concrete industry to celebrate these
provides a platform to recognize concrete innovation, achievements and network with the design teams that created
technology, and excellence across the globe. these icons in our communities. I believe that celebrating
On the night of the awards, hundreds of attendees from the innovative projects around the globe, all while using the most
ACI Concrete Convention convene to walk the “red carpet” versatile building material in the world, benefits communities
and mingle with some of the brightest of the world’s concrete with aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting structures sure to
professionals and celebrate innovative concrete design and inspire future generations.”
construction. Over the past 9 years, the Excellence in Concrete
“The Excellence Awards is an extravagant event that some Construction Awards has developed into a premier
have called the concrete industry Oscars,” said John Conn, international project awards program. The Excellence Awards
Chapter Activities Director. “Attire is business formal, but project submissions have grown steadily year after year, and
some prefer to go all out and dress to impress.” the competitiveness of the program has increased. Last year’s
Upon entering a large ballroom, ticket holders are escorted panel of judges consisted of 27 concrete experts who served
to a 40-ft-long (20 m) step and repeat backdrop to pose in as category judges and three additional judges for selection of
photos and participate in “red carpet” interviews. Live music the Overall Excellence Award. Projects are evaluated, and
fills the room as guests enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. winners are selected based on architectural and engineering
Afterward, a three-course dinner is served complete with wine merit, creativity, innovative construction techniques or
and fresh floral arrangements. solutions, innovative use of materials, ingenuity, sustainability
The night culminates as the winning projects are and resilience, and functionality.
announced, profiled, and celebrated one by one—all while the “Showing off what concrete can do should be part of the
audience experiences a dynamic visual presentation that process,” said 2022 Overall Judge, Michael Paul. “We look
includes photos and time-lapse and aerial videos. Supported for entries showcasing how concrete was used in a project. A
by cinematic orchestra music, the audio/visual footage good entry also includes concrete construction photos, as well
dramatizes both the art and science used before, during, and as completed project photos featuring concrete.”
post-construction. At the conclusion, the year’s overall
winning project is unveiled. Project Categories
ACI Resource Manager Rusty Ownings is a long-standing, Entries must be submitted in one of seven categories:
repeat attendee of the Excellence Gala. He said, “As the • Low-Rise Structures (up to three stories);
awards Chairman for the Kansas Chapter for 9 years, I am • Mid-Rise Structures (four to 15 stories);
passionate about promoting concrete building projects that • High-Rise Structures (more than 15 stories);
inspire new design and overcome construction challenges to • Infrastructure;
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• Repair and Restoration;
• Decorative Concrete; and
• Flatwork.
Each year, first- and second-place winners are declared in
each of the seven categories, with one project selected to
receive the overall Excellence Award.

Eligibility
There are three ways to be eligible to enter:
• The project has won an ACI chapter award or is nominated
by an ACI chapter;
• The project is nominated by an ACI international partner;
and
• The project is self-nominated by a member of the project
team (nonrefundable $500 nomination fee is required).
Entries for the 2023 ACI Excellence in Concrete
Construction Awards are due by April 29, 2023. To self-
nominate a project, email esther.beery@concrete.org. The
annual awards gala, with the announcement of winners, will
be held during the fall ACI Concrete Convention in Boston,
MA, USA, on October 30, 2023. For a complete list of rules
and eligibility, visit www.aciexcellence.org.

The brand new ACI CODE-440.11-22 is the

first comprehensive building code covering
the use of nonmetallic, GFRP reinforcing
bars in structural concrete applications.

The code provides minimum requirements

for the materials, design, and detailing of
structural concrete buildings and, where
applicable, nonbuilding structures reinforced
with GFRP bars that conform to the
requirements of ASTM D7957/D7957M-22.

To learn more or purchase, visit

concrete.org/store.

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Building the Future:
Major Donor Spotlight—Baker Concrete
Construction
The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI.
The Foundation supports ACI’s vision and mission in three
main ways:
• Funding concrete-related research;
• Identifying new technology and innovations, helping to
support their implementation if appropriate; and
• Managing a fellowship and scholarship program for
students studying in a concrete-related degree program.
The work that the Foundation does absolutely could not be
accomplished without industry support and donors who are
passionate about building the future of the concrete industry.
Baker Concrete Construction (Baker Concrete) has long been
a supporter of the ACI Foundation’s programs, and the
Foundation offers its gracious appreciation to them.
Baker Concrete was founded in Oxford, OH, USA, in 1968,
by Dan Baker and his brothers, Ken and Jim. Dan learned the
concrete finisher’s trade from his grandfather, Elmer Baker,
and he grounded the business on the principles Elmer instilled
in him: excellence, hard work, service, and integrity.
“We [Baker Concrete]
will move forward with
balance and make lasting
contributions to our people,
our communities, and the
construction industry”
—Dan Baker
Everything done at Baker Concrete is rooted in what is
referred to as “The Baker Way.” The Baker Way philosophy
ensures that the goals, decisions, and actions focus on building
a better future for everyone who comes in contact with Baker
Concrete.
Baker Concrete recognizes that the work extends beyond
the projects it completes. The company has worked to leave a
legacy that speaks not just to the quality of the job but to its
values as well. Baker Concrete is committed to operating in a
way that reduces impacts on the environment and improves
the health of the communities where we all live and work.
Baker Concrete’s values complement the ACI Foundation’s has grown from three initial fellowships to 31. Currently,
mission, which is to make strategic investments in ideas,
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In 2022, through the White House Federal Buy Clean
Initiative, Baker Concrete was recognized as a leader in
sustainability for its partnership with NEU: An ACI
Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete.
Through NEU, Baker Concrete is collaborating with
other organizations to develop safe and cost-effective
strategies for producing and placing more sustainable
concrete at scale.
research, and people to create the future of the concrete
industry. The ACI Foundation and Baker Concrete have
partnered for over 30 years on various activities that are
helping to build the future of the concrete industry. Thank you,
Dan, and the rest of Baker Concrete, for your encouragement,
resources, and insight that have helped to sustain and guide
our programs.
Baker Concrete has provided volunteer and funding
support to both the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research
Council and the former Strategic Development Council (now
Concrete Innovation Council), giving insight and guidance on
research, innovation, and new technology. This support has
helped provide solutions for the concrete industry, such as
building information modeling (BIM), durability and repair
solutions, performance specifications, alternative cements,
high-strength reinforcement, constructability, productivity,
and sustainability.
Baker Concrete has adopted sustainable management and
construction practices, such as using sustainably sourced
materials, recycling and reducing construction waste, and
tracking the use of environmental product declarations. With
an aim toward reducing embodied carbon in its projects,
Baker Concrete educates its staff, works with project owners
on their environmental goals, and collaborates within the
industry. For example, Baker Concrete was the inaugural
member of NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon
Neutral Concrete.
In 2008, Dan Baker committed to
encouraging young people to join the
concrete industry and ACI, bringing major
growth in the ACI Foundation’s student
program. To help attract the best and the
brightest students to our industry, he was
one of the fellowship program’s founding
donors and developers. To support
Dan Baker
students studying in a concrete-related
degree program, the fellowship program
Baker Concrete funds three of those fellowships annually and
 Building the Future:

was a major funder of a fourth, where awarded students

receive $10,000 in educational support, paid expenses to
attend ACI Concrete Conventions in their award year, access
to an industry mentor, and a possible internship. Baker
Concrete has assisted 27 students since the program started.
The construction industry also faces a shortage of skilled
workers, and Baker Concrete has encouraged the next
generation to join the industry. Baker Concrete frequently
partners with high schools, tech schools, and workforce
development programs to get students interested in
construction. The company recently launched its Construction
Boot Camp at the BEAM facility in Monroe, OH.
Baker Concrete takes pride in contributing to communities
through in-kind services, special events, and programs, as
well as creating sustainable solutions for the world. The ACI
Foundation is proud to count Baker Concrete as a donor and
friend in the concrete industry.
Other major donor spotlights will be included in future
issues. For more information about the ACI Foundation, visit
www.acifoundation.org or call +1.248.848.3144 to talk with
Ann Masek, Executive Director.

Baker Concrete specializes in pre-construction,

construction, and project management services. The
company provides expertise in civil, commercial,
industrial, institutional, multi-family residential, and
mission-critical buildings, and has over 5500 employees
across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Baker Concrete’s values bring focus to innovation,
worker safety, and sustainability.
Baker Concrete is collaborating on cost-effective strategies for
producing and placing more sustainable concrete

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 insights
NEx: 1st Year Impact on the
Construction Industry Through
Funded Projects in 2022
I
n 2022, NEx: An ACI Center of
Excellence for Nonmetallic Building
Materials received sponsorship of
more than $575,000 from Sustaining
Member Aramco Americas for project
funding. NEx is funding 12 projects
under NEx’s core functions, namely
standards and guidelines, research and
development, technical advocacy and
awareness, and professional
development for nonmetallic building
materials. Following is a brief
introduction of the awarded projects.
NEx Sustaining Member Aramco Americas
sponsored the first round of NEx research
projects
Standards and Guidelines
The following projects under
standards and guidelines focus on glass
fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP)
reinforcing bars, polymer concrete
manholes, and nonmetallic pultruded
structures.
“Develop Guideline, Recommended
Practice Design Manual for FRP
Rebar,” executed by ACI (PI: William
Gold): The fiber-reinforced polymer
(FRP) reinforcing bar design manual
will provide guidelines to engineers to
design reinforced concrete structures
using FRP. This manual will be a
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supplementary document to ACI
CODE-440.11-22, “Building Code
Requirements for Structural Concrete
Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced
Polymer (GFRP) Bars.” It will include
GFRP reinforcing bar design guidelines,
step-by-step demonstrations of how
and where to use GFRP bars,
information on material specifications
and vendors, guidelines for product
qualification and testing, an outline of
common applications and benefits, and
design examples to supplement ACI
CODE-440.11.
“Develop Guideline, Recommended
Practice Design Manual for Pre-
Engineered Projects with FRP
Rebar,” executed by ACI (PI: William
Gold): This manual will include
information and guidance on pre-
engineered reinforced concrete projects,
such as driveways, patios, and
nonstructural garden-retaining walls,
that can take advantage of the FRP
reinforcement benefits. Emphasizing the
benefits of the FRP bars, their lightness,
noncorrosive nature, and easiness of
placement in hot and cold weather will
ease the transition from conventional
reinforcement to FRP bars. Such
guidance is not covered by current
ACI publications.
“Develop Standards and
Specifications for Polymer Concrete
Manholes,” executed by an industry
consultant (PI: Nicholas J. Carino):
The objective is to develop a specification
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on polymer concrete manholes that
includes the requirements for the
construction of circular precast
reinforced polymer concrete manholes
for use in sanitary sewers and storm
sewers where chemical resistance is
required. It also includes the ordering
information to be provided by the
purchaser to the manufacturer,
acceptable materials, design criteria,
manufacturing requirements, and
documentation for certifying the
adequacy of the manhole design.
“Develop Design and Selection
Guidelines for Nonmetallic Pultruded
Structures,” executed by University of
Miami (PI: Francisco Jose De Caso y
Basalo): The objective of this project is
to develop design and selection
guidelines for nonmetallic pultruded
structures that will include different
pultruded components and applications;
a step-by-step demonstration of how and
where to use pultruded components;
common applications; and benefits,
material specifications, guidelines for
product qualification and testing, design
guideline for the jointing method, and
design examples to supplement the
upcoming ASCE/SEI-74, “Load and
Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for
Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer
(FRP) Structures.”
Research and Development
NEx aids and facilitates the research
needed for effective and efficient

deployment of advancing technologies
in nonmetallics. For the research and
development category, NEx is funding
the following projects to support the
research and development that would
result in immediate industry
implementation.
“Improvement of Inferior
Properties of Aggregates in
Construction,” executed by The
University of Alabama (PI: Armen
Amirkhanian): The objective of this
project is to promote sustainability and
lower the carbon footprint by resolving
one or more of the off-spec aggregate
properties with the use of hydrocarbon
derivative chemicals such as, but not
limited to, silane or silicone-based
penetration sealers.
“Enhance the Use of Carbon Fibers
in Civil Infrastructure (Phase 1),”
executed by Arizona State University
(PI: Barzin Mobasher): The objective
of this project is to conduct an
environmental scan and literature review
of carbon fibers that will establish the
current state of the market, identify
emerging materials and applications,
and define promising new applications
of carbon fibers in the construction
sector. The outcome of this market
assessment study will outline the NEx
Phase 2 project to enhance carbon fiber
use in construction.
“Investigate High Dosage of
Admixtures on Concrete,” executed
by Temple University (PI: Mehdi
Khanzadeh Moradllo), and BHEL/
Jadavpur University, India (PI:
Abdullah Ahmed Laskar): The
objective of these projects is to
investigate the increased dosage rate of
chemical admixtures to reduce both the
cement content and water-cementitious
materials ratio (w/cm) of conventional
concrete mixture(s), and study its effects
on mechanical properties of fresh and
hardened concrete. This research is being
executed by two different entities based
on local standards and construction
insights
Draft cover of
the FRP manual
practices. The outcome of these two NEx presentation at Big 5, Dubai, UAE, in
projects will help to reduce CO2 December 2022 by Aparna S. Deshmukh
emissions and result in lowering water
consumption.
Technical Advocacy and
Awareness
NEx is engaged in advocating local
and international markets on the use of
nonmetallics in the building and
construction sectors. Technical
advocacy of nonmetallic products in
construction is one of NEx’s core
functions. Consequently, NEx has
developed and conducted the first
technical advocacy workshop on NEx representatives at CAMX. From left:
designing concrete structures reinforced Aparna S. Deshmukh; NEx President Waleed
with FRP bars using the new ACI Al-Otaibi, Aramco Nonmetallic PMO; Gusai
CODE-440.11-22. This workshop was AlAithan; and Jerzy Zemajtis
well attended by students, engineers,
and professors. This workshop educated In 2022, NEx funded one project in this
attendees on ACI CODE-440.11-22, as category, “Develop Certification for
well as the application of GFRP- FRP Reinforcing Bar Inspector,”
reinforced concrete in the construction executed by ACI (PI: John Nehasil).
industry; see the February 2023 issue of NEx is engaged in producing a personal
Concrete International for more details. credentialing program that effectively
In 2022, NEx participated in various assesses the knowledge of candidates
conferences and trade shows, including seeking certification as an ACI FRP
ACI conventions, CAMX, and Big 5. Reinforcing Bar Inspector.
These advocacy actions promote NEx’s
vision and scope, and help to identify Future NEx insights will provide
potential partners. detailed updates on the ongoing
projects, including projects funded for
Professional Development 2023. As NEx is actively engaged in
NEx aims at technology transfer by supporting the construction industry,
developing and delivering programs, you are invited to partner with NEx and
including webinars, short courses, and propose ideas for future projects. For
workforce certification to transform the more information on NEx, visit
construction industry and ensure safety. www.nonmetallic.org.
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Productivity in Concrete
Construction
An opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking effort to build structures more
efficiently

by William (Bill) D. Palmer Jr.

I
n 2017, the McKinsey Global Institute published a study of Productivity in the U.S. Construction Sector,”2 concluded
showing that construction productivity lagged behind that “a large and decades-long decline in construction sector
productivity gains in other industries.1 Although the productivity” is real and not a measurement error. A February
study’s evidence was persuasive, I found myself wondering 2023 article in the New York Times, “The Story Construction
how that could be true. What about the ability of contractors Tells About America’s Economy is Disturbing,”3 piles on:
using laser-guided screeds to place thousands of square feet of “You’d think we could build much more, much faster, and for
slab in a single day? What about our ability to efficiently less money, than in the past. But we can’t. Or, at least, we
pump flowable concrete in practically any place? What about don’t.”
designs that incorporate building information management to Why is this the case? Contractors blame architects and
allow the construction team to collaborate more easily? This engineers for producing incomplete, complex, and ever-
should all add up to increased productivity. changing designs; designers blame contractors trying to
But somehow, it doesn’t. A recent study by the National squeeze out a profit with change orders; general contractors
Bureau of Economic Research, “The Strange and Awful Path (GCs) blame subs; owners blame everyone; and everyone
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blames complex building codes, over-regulation, and too
many stakeholders. Whatever the real causes, we need to find
solutions and find them fast.
That’s where PRO: An ACI
Center of Excellence for
Advancing Productivity comes
in, and you are invited to be a part
An ACI Center of Excellence
for Advancing Productivity of this critical effort now while the
strategies and priorities are still
being established. Founded only within the past few months,
PRO will bring together leaders from across the architecture,
engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to identify the
barriers to improved productivity and find solutions.
The ACI Centers of Excellence are a new concept within
ACI that allows an industry-led group to focus unencumbered
upon a single topic to quickly stimulate industry change. PRO
will act as a catalyst to accelerate the development of
educational programs, research, and the adoption of tools to
accomplish its goals. PRO is ACI’s third Center of Excellence
and will attract partners for global collaboration from across
the AEC industry. A Center of Excellence is different from an
ACI committee in that its sponsors will decide what tools are
needed to accomplish its goals and will generate the resources
needed. Sponsors will have a seat at the table when PRO is
developing its strategic plan and when resources are being
allocated.
During his recent term as ACI President, Cary Kopczynski
focused on the need for productivity improvements. “It’s a
problem with many causes, and although ACI did not create it,
we can initiate new activities that will help solve it,” he wrote.
“Our goal is to develop actionable strategies that will place
ACI at the forefront of addressing this industry challenge.”
To move this effort forward, Phil Diekemper, a highly
respected construction professional who spent 45 years
building concrete structures with Ceco Concrete Construction,
has taken on the role of Executive Director of PRO. “The
concrete contractor’s input on design details, specifications,
and material criteria that embraces the construction process is
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long overdue,” he said. “Improving construction productivity
through concrete design is the key to unlocking project value.
I’m very excited to participate as the industry collaborates
with a single focus to improve concrete construction
productivity.”
Why Become a Partner?
PRO has been established as an independent 501(c)(3)
organization with an initial Board of Directors consisting of
Cary Kopczynski, ACI Past President and CEO of CKC
Structural Engineers; Mike Tholen, ACI Managing Director,
Engineering and Professional Development; and myself. Each
Platinum member will also have a seat on the board; Gold
members will appoint two board members; Silver members
will appoint one board member. PRO was initiated with seed
money from ACI.
What can PRO do to result in significant improvements in
construction productivity? The McKinsey study identifies
“seven ways innovative companies and regions are addressing
current market failures and improving productivity—as well
as cost and schedule reliability—in the construction
industry.”1 That may be a start; many of these ideas are
well-known but are either not being implemented or are being
used sporadically. What are the priority activities that can
make a difference?
That is PRO’s initial challenge and is where we need the
help of the entire AEC community, including contractors,
structural and material engineers, architects, material
suppliers, and software developers. Sponsors will have a seat
at the table while the strategy, operations, and activities of
PRO are decided. The Board will select the projects that PRO
funds and oversee the development of all PRO
recommendations and guidance on ways to improve
collaboration across project teams to increase construction
productivity. At the same time, partners will gain first-hand
knowledge of cutting-edge ways to improve construction
productivity.
PRO’s core functions will include:
• Promoting designer and contractor collaboration to connect
people and associations to advance the industry and to
educate industry groups about issues other groups are
facing;
• Outreach to national, state, and local construction- and
concrete-industry associations, which will be asked to
contribute through a memorandum of understanding;
• Interaction with ACI technical committees to encourage
them to consider constructability in guides and standards
and to facilitate the creation of new committees or task
groups as necessary; and
• Encouraging industry vendors to develop better tools, such
as more intuitive software platforms for project
management and control.
McKinsey noted in its productivity study that “If
construction-sector productivity were to catch up with that of
the total economy—and it can—this would boost the sector’s
value added by an estimated $1.6 trillion, adding about
2 percent to the global economy…and one-third of the
opportunity is in the United States.”1 That’s the ultimate
goal—join us in this important effort.
For more information, Phil Diekemper can be reached at
phil.diekemper@concreteproductivity.org, +1.248.479.4451.
Acknowledgments
Photos courtesy of Ceco Concrete Construction.
References
1. McKinsey Global Institute, “Reinventing Construction: A Route
to Higher Productivity,” 2017, 168 pp., www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/
operations/our-insights/reinventing-construction-through-a-productivity-
revolution.
2. Goolsbee, A., and Syverson, C., “The Strange and Awful Path
of Productivity in the U.S. Construction Sector,” National Bureau of
Economic Research, Cambridge, MA, 2023, www.nber.org/papers/
w30845.
3. Klein, E., “The Story Construction Tells About America’s
Economy is Disturbing,” The New York Times, Feb. 5, 2023, www.
nytimes.com/2023/02/05/opinion/economy-construction-productivity-
mystery.html.
Selected for reader interest by the editors.
William (Bill) D. Palmer Jr. is the
former Editorial Director of Concrete
Construction magazine and World of
Concrete 360 and is a member of PRO’s
Board of Directors. He can be reached at
steamboatvalley@gmail.com.

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TechSpotlight
Soil Stabilization Using
Copolymers
by Ala’a Abd Al-Haq
T
raditionally, roads are constructed over in-place soils
that are leveled, mixed with water, and compacted.
Exposure to heavy vehicles, rain, and high-water tables
can cause damage that necessitates stabilization to restore the
original load-bearing capacity and extend a road’s service life.
With copolymers, these objectives become easy and
affordable. Copolymers bind and densify soil molecules using
long-string cross-linking features that completely encapsulate
each particle of soil, binding particles together within a
three-dimensional (3-D) chain that creates very rigid, load-
bearing, and water-resistant surfaces.
Properties
A polymer used for soil stabilization is AggreBind®
RoadMaster1 (RM1), a styrene-acrylic copolymer with linear
polymer chains cross-linked by covalent bonds, forming a
network structure. While the material will not melt at high
temperatures, the cross-linking polymer will soften at 350ºC
(662ºF). In the presence of oxygen, the polymer may
carbonize or burn.1
When properly used, the styrene-acrylic copolymer will
create a solid, hydrophobic, load-bearing base or subbase. In
many situations, it can deliver an effective self-sealed road. In
high-traffic areas, a traditional wearing surface may be applied.2 • Applying cross-linked copolymer solution (one part
When the copolymer is properly diluted, mixed with the
soil base, and firmly compacted, the polymeric stabilization
process will start immediately. As the added water evaporates,
the strength of the soil base will gradually develop, and the
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) will reach four to six times
the CBR of a compacted soil-water mixture.
The product will capsulate each particle of soil, binding
them together into larger soil particles, and eventually creating
a solid, dense mass. This process will transform the soil base
from hydrophilic to hydrophobic.
To apply the technology, the soil must comprise material
with at least 35% fines passing the No. 200 (75 μm) sieve.
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The maximum aggregate size must not exceed 20% of the
depth being stabilized, and the plasticity index (PI) must not
exceed 15. To stabilize 1 m3 (35 ft3) of soil, 4 L (1 gal.) of the
chemical is mixed with 20 L (5 gal.) of water.
Application
The step-by-step installation procedure includes:
• Soil scarification or distribution—If the work is done on an
existing soil, a motor grader with rear teeth is used to
scarify the soil. If soil materials are imported from outside,
the knife of a motor grader is used to distribute and grade
the soil layer;
• Applying fines over a graded soil layer with the aid of a
loader—Fines are mixed with loose soil using the rear teeth
of a motor grader;
• Calculating the field optimum moisture content (OMC)—
An important step to avoid adding extra water that exceeds
the OMC and can make the soil difficult to compact;
• Prewetting with water (included in OMC) to open pores in
dried soil particles and to prepare them to absorb the
solution;
• Mixing soil, fines, and water together to ensure that each
soil particle is moist, and pores are opened;
copolymer and five parts water) over prewetted soil—This
step is repeated several times until all soil particles are
covered with the solution;
• Homogenizing the soil with a motor grader knife to ensure
that all soil particles are coated completely with the
solution;
• Frequent checks of soil depth to obtain the desired depth of
stabilization using a marked stake; and
• Once the OMC is achieved after soil homogenization, the
compaction starts immediately by running a roller
compactor that weighs over 11 tonnes (12 tons), followed
by vibration and compaction with the dead weight of a drum.
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Depending on the use of the road, the final surface can be
treated in two ways. For temporary access roads or farm roads
with light traffic, the top surface can be sealed with the same
polymer. In that case, only a solution of polymer is applied on
the surface and left to dry for 2 hours minimum before
opening to traffic. For other roads with heavier traffic,
depending on the design, an asphalt or concrete layer is
applied over the polymer-treated subbase.
Immediate Effects
In active clay soils, the system will reduce expansivity and
shrinkage as it inhibits water ingress. The CBR development
of a selected fill is shown in Fig. 1.3 While the control sample
has a CBR of less than 35%, the CBR of the treated soil is
83% after 7 days and 157% after 28 days.
The improvements show that there is no need to thicken a
road base or import materials, so the copolymer allows roads
to be constructed faster and at a significantly lower cost.
Figure 2 illustrates the difference between a road constructed
using traditional methods compared to a road constructed
Fig. 1: CBR development with time (from Reference 3)
Fig. 2: Conventionally constructed road versus AggreBind RM1 stabilized road
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from a single layer of in-place soil with AggreBind RM1.
Advantages
AggreBind RM1 offers the following advantages:
• Extends the life of an existing road at a fraction of the cost
of conventional surfacing methods;
• Protects road surfaces from damage due to ultraviolet (UV)
radiation (for at least 12 years); and
• Can be applied on highway soil bases, collector roads,
parking lots, farm roads, temporary contractors’ facility
yards, gardening layouts, and for hydroseeding and slope
erosion control.
Economic Benefits
AggreBind RM1 offers the following economic benefits:
• A 2.4 times lower cost for the same road length than a
traditional road stabilized with cement;
• Reduced costs by 40 to 60% if used for stabilizing the soil
base layer;
• Requires less labor because it doesn’t need multiple layers;
and
• Can be completed in 1/4 of the time it takes to build a
traditional road; in some situations, up to 10 times faster. A
1 km (0.6 miles) completed road can be successfully
installed in 3 to 5 workdays.
Environmental Benefits
AggreBind RM1 has the following environmental benefits:
• Enables the use of in-place soils, in addition to the use of
waste materials and recycled materials, such as reclaimed
asphalt pavement (RAP), recycled aggregate (construction
demolish), and oil-contaminated sand. It’s an
environmentally friendly alternative that reduces the
demand for engineering soils from quarries and their
transport to worksites;
• Can effectively bind environmentally
harmful materials by molecular
encapsulation, making them
nonhazardous for safe disposal; and
• Enables the use of salt water up to
4% saline, brackish water, or
wastewater for dilution of the
concentrate, thereby eliminating the
demand for fresh water.
Summary
Polymer soil stabilization is the most
effective and the safest type of
stabilization. Once stabilized, the soils
gain strength and become hydrophobic.
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Stabilization effects start immediately after the moisture starts
to escape. While the CBR increases with time, it will reach its
ultimate value by 28 days after the application. Roads that are
stabilized are long-lasting with reduced maintenance costs.
Stabilization reduces waste and the need to quarry stones,
preserving the environment.
For additional information on AggreBind RM1, visit
https://aggrebind.com.
References
1. Painter, P.C., and Coleman, M.M., Essentials of Polymer Science
and Engineering, DEStech Publications, Inc., Lancaster, PA, 2009, 538 pp.
2. Friedman, R.D., and Hawkridge, D., “Stabilizing Agents
and Methods of Use Thereof,” Patent No. US 9,260,822 B2, Feb.
16, 2016, 26 pp., https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/cc/
cd/5a/8c381c1e07ff93/US9260822.pdf.
3. Yaghi, R., “Report on California Bearing Ratio (CBR),” ACES-SA,
Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 2022, p. 2.
Selected for reader interest by the editors.
Ala’a Abd Al-Haq is a Business
Development Engineer for Innovation
in Advanced Composites & Technology
(IACT), Saudi Arabia. He is a road
engineer and uses his skills to contribute
to technological advances at construction
sites. His main focus is on polymer and
nonmetallic technologies. He received
his BS in civil engineering from An-Najah
National University, Nablus, Palestine, in 2013.

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ICRI 2022 Project Awards
T
he International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
announced the winners of its 2022 Project Awards.
Three finalists were chosen for the Project of the Year
competition, and the winner was announced at the annual
awards luncheon presentation during the ICRI Fall 2022
Convention in Atlanta, GA, USA. Three projects received
Awards of Excellence, and six were given Awards of Merit.
ICRI 2022 Project of the Year Award Winner,
Special Projects Category
Mount Umunhum Radar Tower
Located in Santa Clara County, CA, USA, Mount
Umunhum—Ohlone for “Resting Place of the
Hummingbird”—is the fourth-highest peak in California and
provides spectacular views spanning from the Pacific Ocean
all the way to the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Sitting atop this peak at an elevation of 3490 ft (1064 m) is
one of the more unusual buildings in the area—the Mount
Umunhum Radar Tower, affectionately known as “The Cube”
or “The Box.” Completed in 1962, this 85 ft (26 m) tall
concrete landmark housed an AN/FPS-24 radar system that
weighed 85.5 tons (77.5 tonnes). This was a part of the larger
Almaden Air Force Station that operated from 1958 to 1980.
At its peak, 120 Air Force personnel and their families lived at
The radar tower façade showed evidence of Scaffolding surrounded the entire building
multiple previous patching attempts prior to repair work
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this station, a self-contained community consisting of over 88
buildings, including homes, a gym, garages, and a bowling
alley.
In 1980, the base was closed and sat empty until the
property was sold to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District in 1986 for $260,000. At that point, the District
insisted that the Department of Defense pay to remove all of
the existing buildings, but they were met with resistance. The
two government groups remained in a standoff for years while
the base remained locked up and off limits to the public,
slowly becoming a crumbling relic full of lead paint and
asbestos.
This stalemate finally came to an end in 2009 when the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, with the aid of
federal funding, removed 3000 yd3 (2290 m3) of hazardous
materials and deconstructed 13,680 tons (12,410 tonnes) of
concrete, asphalt, wood, and other materials to finally open
the area up to the public.
Access to the summit was re-opened in 2017, allowing
motorists, bikers, and hikers to enjoy the views. The radar
tower itself was still in desperate need of repair, so full
access was not available to the public. In November 2017,
flakes of paint and concrete debris found on the ground
adjacent to the radar tower tested positive for lead and
Construction materials were transported via
a steep, winding road
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 Initial surface
preparation
exposed deep
spalls defects in
the façade The restored Mount Umunhum Radar Tower

asbestos. The area surrounding the radar tower, including the resulted in weight restrictions, so dumpsters were hauled
pathway to the east summit, was closed off to minimize down the steep incline with only partial loads.
potential health and safety risks. In June 2018, the remaining The city water that once ran to the base was no longer in
paint was removed from the exterior of the building, but service, so a new water meter and hydrant had to be installed
further testing identified asbestos in some exterior concrete miles down the road. Totes of water had to be continuously
patching materials. transported for pressure washing the concrete substrates,
A local engineering and architecture firm was hired to mixing patch materials, and dust control.
generate contract documents for restoring the structure. The original repair areas identified on the walls of the radar
Engineers and architects initially assessed the interior, the tower included about 400 ft2 (37 m2) of deep spall repair and
exterior walls, and the roof, using an aerial lift to access the 1000 ft2 (93 m2) of shallow spall repair that initially consisted
exterior walls and an uncrewed aerial system (drone) to obtain of rock pockets from the original construction along with
high-resolution imagery of portions of the building where damage from the initial remediation work. Once the surface
access was difficult. preparation was completed, it became apparent that of the
Based on the results of the evaluation, the firm worked total 21,000 ft2 (1951 m2) of façade on the tower, about 75%
with the District to develop a comprehensive repair approach of the concrete was not suitable for direct application of the
with goals of allowing safe access for the public to the area specified elastomeric coating, far more than the original
around the radar tower, safe access inside the building and on 1000 ft2 (93 m2) in the scope. Originally, a cementitious skim
the roof for park personnel, mitigation of water intrusion coat was reviewed for use over most of the façade, but this
through the roof and the exterior walls, and restoration of the was rejected because of the prohibitive costs due to material,
historic appearance of the exterior. Design of the repairs took labor, and logistics.
into consideration the extreme weather conditions at the site, After much discussion among the owner, engineer, and
including potential winds exceeding 100 mph (161 km/h). contractor, it was agreed to accept a change order to remove
The Mount Umunhum Radar Tower Repair Project was the shallow spall repair and add an additional 200 ft2 (19 m2)
opened for bids in 2021. Assessments had identified needed to the deep spall repair scope. In lieu of a cementitious skim
repairs to address roof integrity issues, water and wildlife coat, the contractor mocked up four options with different
intrusion, site safety, the presence of hazardous materials, and variations of acrylic primer, acrylic knife-grade filler, and
spalling concrete and deteriorating reinforcing bars. The goal acrylic topcoat. The options varied the number of coats of the
was to provide long-term repairs over a 1-year contract that elastomeric topcoat with the use of the acrylic patching
would allow for the re-opening of the summit area compound. Adhesion testing was performed on all mockups
immediately adjacent to the Radar Tower. The estimated cost according to ASTM C3359, “Standard Test Methods for
of these repairs totaled $1.8 million. Rating Adhesion by Tape Test,” and only systems rated 4A or
A local restoration contractor performed the concrete repair above were included for final evaluation. It was determined to
work that made up the bulk of the scope. Logistics presented use a single coat of primer, one coat of the elastomeric topcoat
the first hurdle. Accessing the summit of the mountain can be followed by the knife grade filler, and a final coat of
difficult for cars, and especially for the heavy equipment and elastomeric topcoat. This solution provided the best balance of
machinery needed to perform the restoration work. The first cost, aesthetics, and durability, as it required less preparation
step was debris removal and demolition. Road conditions and labor than the cementitious option yet provided a fully
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waterproof, crack-bridging façade coating system capable of Chloride profile testing indicated that the level of chloride
withstanding weathering on top of Mount Umunhum. The at the depth of the steel was up to 20% by weight of cement.
final topcoat color was chosen with the aid of the local This clearly illustrated the waterproofing membrane did not
historical preservationists and was custom tinted to match the prevent saltwater contact with the concrete surface during its
federal color specification. service life. These elevated levels of chloride contamination
Additional work included full roofing replacement along combined with the high humidity and temperature were the
with replacement of about 30 ft (9 m) of the building’s main cause of the steel corrosion.
“eyebrow.” This was formed and placed with a fluid, polymer-
modified cementitious mortar and included new hooked bars
for the patches.
Now a very popular destination for hikers, bikers, and
those looking for a view, the entire area was also granted as an
easement to the Amah Mutsun tribal band, direct descendants
of the Ohlone Native American people from whom the
mountain got its name, allowing them to garden and hold
ceremonies on the mountaintop. With the massive
contribution from local government, the Mount Umunhum
Radar Tower and surrounding areas have been preserved for
generations to visit and enjoy.
Project Credits: submitted by Sika Corporation,
Lyndhurst, NJ, USA; Owner, Midpeninsula Regional Open Example of reinforcing steel corrosion and concrete deterioration of
Space District, Los Altos, CA, USA; Project Engineer/ the Aquarium of Genoa tanks
Designer, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Emeryville,
CA; Repair Contractor, PULLMAN SST, Benicia, CA; and
Materials Supplier/Manufacturer, Sika Corporation.

ICRI 2022 Project of the Year Award Finalist,

Special Projects Category
The Aquarium of Genoa, Italy—Concrete Repair
and Corrosion Mitigation
While the entire Aquarium of Genoa footprint contains 70
tanks and four open-air pavilions, the focus of the work
completed in 2020 to 2021 involved three specific tanks (V1,
V2, and V3). All three have a similar construction of a
reinforced concrete slab with associated walls, columns, and
beams, and V1 includes a large glass panel viewing platform
on two levels.
Chloride exposure from seawater had been consistent
throughout the life of the tanks. While a concrete Tank wall repairs and cathodic protection being installed
dampproofing system was present, it was clearly not sufficient
to prevent accelerated deterioration due to chloride-induced
corrosion.
Before the project moved forward, the owner had several
requirements:
• No impressed current cathodic protection would be
allowed for fear of causing harm to the aquarium’s marine
life;
• A minimum of 20 years of protection;
• Minimal removal of concrete; and
• Long-term monitoring.
A visual and delamination survey uncovered that the
structure was suffering from concrete cracking, spalling, large
delaminations, and loss of reinforcing steel. Damaged areas
were marked on the structure and quantified for estimating
purposes. Aquarium of Genoa, Italy
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 Corrosion potential mapping was also carried out in each The concrete floors of the tanks illustrated significant steel
tank to better understand the level of corrosion risk. Corrosion cross-sectional loss. As such, the repair design used a
potentials more negative than −350 mV were recorded, reinforced concrete overlay consisting of new steel and a
indicating a high level of corrosion risk and high levels of concrete layer. To protect the steel that remained with the old
moisture. The evaluation identified 970 m2 (10,500 ft2) of chloride-contaminated concrete, two-stage anodes were
concrete as having an elevated corrosion risk (75%). installed into the base concrete. Type 1A embedded galvanic
To satisfy all project stakeholders, the engineer and the anodes were also attached to the new reinforcing steel in the
corrosion specialist developed a plan that combined long-term overlay to provide cathodic prevention due to the likely risk of
protection to the areas of concrete that were repaired and recontamination over time.
implemented additional corrosion protection measures in Once repaired, all concrete elements received a marine-
areas of the concrete that were still structurally sound but had grade waterproof coating to limit future moisture and chloride
elevated corrosion risk. The protection of the various tanks contamination.
was broken down into zones based on corrosion risk, steel Project Credits: submitted by Vector Corrosion
density variation, and repair method. Technologies, Winnipeg, MB, Canada; Owner, Porto Antico
The first 1.5 m (4.9 ft) of the wall up from the floor had the di Genova, spa, Genoa, Italy; Project Engineer/Designer,
highest amount of concrete deterioration. The concrete in this Paolo Costa, Genoa, Italy; Repair Contractor, CMCI Scarl,
area was fully removed to expose the first layer of steel Genoa, Italy; and Materials Supplier/Manufacturer, Chereco
reinforcement. Type 1A discrete galvanic anodes at a spacing System Corrosion, Mediglia, Italy; and Vector Corrosion
of three per m2 (11 ft2) were included within these repairs to Technologies Limited, Cradley Heath, UK.
provide long-term protection and achieve a 30-year design
life. After the anodes were installed, the concrete was ICRI 2022 Project of the Year Award Finalist,
reinstalled with a high-quality repair mortar. Water Structures Category
The next half meter (1.6 ft), up to the 2 m (6.5 ft) elevation, DC Water Aerial Sewer Crossing at the National
had a high corrosion risk and high steel density. The two-stage Arboretum
anode was deemed to be the best and most economical option The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC
in this zone. Water) owns and operates many sewer lines, including one
that crosses Hickey Run Creek, located within the
The remaining top 3 m (9.8 ft) of concrete walls, up to an
elevation of 15 m (40 ft), had the least amount of damage andenvironmentally sensitive boundaries of the National
corrosion risk. In this zone, Type 2 embedded galvanic anodesArboretum. Built in 1905, the aerial sewer crossing, 51 in.
(1295 mm) in diameter, spans 58 ft (18 m) across the creek.
were selected and were proactively installed into drilled holes
on a grid pattern. Over the past decade, field inspections reported erosion of
the Hickey Run Creek embankment due to increasing rainfall,
leading to serious structural deficiencies that threatened the
2022 Awards of Excellence integrity of the aerial sewer crossing. In July 2019, a record-
• Longevity Category—Renovation of the Cotton Bowl,
breaking rain event altered the course of the stream bed and
Dallas, TX, USA
severely compromised the sewer foundation. The upstream
• Parking Structures Category—Grand Circus Park,
abutment had spalled concrete and along the embankment,
Detroit, MI, USA
crews discovered an eroded void beneath the footer (no pile)
• Water Structures Category—Columbia Boulevard
and the exposed backside. Evaluation of the concrete fractures
Wastewater Treatment Plant, North Portland, OR, USA
along the sewer indicated more severe tensile overstress than
2022 Awards of Merit previously recorded. Based on the structure’s condition, DC
• Historic Category—Franklin Field: Restoring Water took steps to mitigate the potential impact of continued
erosion of the embankment around the compromised structure.
America’s First Modern Football Stadium Phases 2 to 6,
Philadelphia, PA, USA DC Water sole-sourced the design-build project to a
• Longevity Category—Bayshore Boulevard Balustrade general contractor with aerial sewer renovation experience
and an understanding of the unique constraints at the site, then
Restoration, Tampa, FL, USA
• Longevity Category—Bellaire Tower—The Jewel of brought on a designer to create a full design-build team. The
general contractor was engaged in the design process and
Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA, USA
• Masonry Category—Henry County Courthouse helped to develop the most practical solution.
The repair scope included:
Exterior Restoration, Clinton, MO, USA
• Parking Structures Category—Hampton Plaza, •
Access road construction;
Towson, MD, USA •
Environmental and safety controls;
• Water Structures Category—Patapsco Wastewater •
Installation of micropiles for stabilization of the existing
Treatment Plant, Baltimore, MD foundation;
•
Tying micropiles into new concrete enlargement of
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 Crews installed CFRP
and GFRP systems on
the exterior of the
Hickey Run Aerial
Sewer
Micropiles were installed to stabilize the aerial sewer’s foundation
and were tied into the newly placed concrete enlargement of the
foundation
the foundation;
• Concrete repairs on the pipeline encasement;
• Installation of five new concrete piers;
• Toe protection and embankment retrofit;
• Installation of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) on
the pipeline encasement to strengthen the unsupported span
overtop of the creek;
• Installation of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and
topcoat for future corrosion protection; and
• Implementation of a land and natural resource management
plan.
The team overcame many challenges throughout the
construction process. For example, when the project team
initially went on site, they found higher-than-expected water
levels in the stream. The work was adjacent to a critical U.S.
Naval Academy research field, and, at the time, the access
roads necessary to complete the project had not been Reprinted with the permission of the International Concrete Repair Institute.
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The repaired aerial sewer crossing
established. Another challenge was the original project scope
included building out a new foundation; however, site
conditions made a typical concrete mixture unsuitable for the
application and the existing substrate of the aerial sewer was
found in detrimental condition.
Alternate solutions to overcome these challenges were
developed. The engineer of record and concrete supplier
developed a special mixture design and used a 200 ft (61 m)
boom truck to pump the concrete, first creating footings for
emergency shoring. The geometry of the structure made
shotcrete the preferred approach to material placement, saving
time and money in comparison to conventional concrete
formwork. The team also used crack injection followed by
CFRP applications to strengthen tension zones, which was
less disruptive to the work area and structure than doweling in
new reinforcement.
Additionally, new standalone piers were built next to the
existing ones because they were not structurally sound. A
custom containment was built to prevent construction
materials from contaminating the stream, protecting the
natural environment around the work site piers. The team also
continually adjusted micropile placements and design
specifics as site constraints were identified.
The Hickey Run Aerial Sewer Crossing project embodied
several characteristics that contributed to enhancing the built
environment and, in this case, enhancing the natural “unbuilt”
environment at the National Arboretum. The collaborative
power of the design-build delivery allowed the project to be
successful. Renewal of existing infrastructure, instead of
replacement, is a pillar of sustainability, and the team
delivered a design that will keep the sewer crossing operating
safely for years to come.
Project Credits: submitted by STRUCTURAL, Columbia,
MD, USA; Owner, District of Columbia Water and Sewer
Authority, Washington, DC, USA; Project Engineer/Designer,
Structural Technologies, Columbia, MD; Repair Contractor,
STRUCTURAL, Elkridge, MD; and Materials Supplier/
Manufacturer, Structural Technologies, Columbia, MD.
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South Korea’s Strategic
Plan for Achieving Carbon
Neutrality by 2050
by Juhyuk Moon, Hun Song, Sungchul Bae, Euicheol Kim, Chaeyong Lim, Jeongsoo Nam, and Jinman Kim

T
o achieve the goal of suppressing the global
temperature rise set in the Paris Climate Change
Accord in 2015, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions must
be reduced by at least 45% compared to 2010, and carbon
neutrality (net-zero) should be achieved by 2050. Therefore,
many countries have set a nationally determined contribution
(NDC) that fits the circumstances of each country. In the case
of South Korea, following the 2050 carbon neutrality
declaration, the 2030 NDC was raised to 40% compared to
2018. Accordingly, the domestic cement-concrete industry is
under pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
more than ever before to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
The South Korean cement-concrete industry produces
50 million tonnes (55 million tons) of cement and about
330 million tonnes (364 million tons) of concrete per year.1
With regard to carbon emissions, it is estimated that the entire
concrete industry emits about 45 million tonnes (50 million tons), Fig. 1: Cement demand and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from
which is 6.4% of the entire carbon emissions in South Korea, the cement industry in South Korea (Note: 1 tonne = 1.1 ton)
which is 700 million tonnes (772 million tons), as shown in
Fig. 1.2 As such, when seen from the viewpoint of carbon
emissions, the importance of the South Korean cement- domestic business as usual (BAU). However, national GHG
concrete industry is significant. Therefore, the Korean emissions in 2010 jumped by more than 10% from the
government has designated the cement-concrete industry as previous year, and the upward trend continued until 2018.
one of the key industries that must reduce carbon emissions. The South Korean GHG emission trading system became
The Green New Deal was declared a key national goal in effective on January 1, 2015, based on the “Act on the
2020, and goals by the industry and a concrete technology Allocation and Trading of Greenhouse Gas Emission Permits.”
development roadmap were established in 2021. On behalf of On October 28, 2020, President Moon Jae-in declared “carbon
the Cement-Concrete Carbon Neutrality (CCCN) Committee neutrality by 2050,” and on December 30, the “long-term low
of the Korea Concrete Institute (KCI), this article outlines the
greenhouse gas emission development strategy (LT-LEDS) by
present situation of South Korea’s policy implementation on 2050” was submitted to the United Nations (Fig. 2). The
carbon neutrality in the cement-concrete field and discussesMinistry of Science and ICT also published “The Direction of
technological items to realize carbon neutrality. Development of Top 10 Core Technologies for Carbon
Neutrality.”3 Meanwhile, the “Framework Act on Carbon
Strategic Plan for Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Neutrality and Green Growth” passed the plenary session of
Governmental policies in South Korea the National Assembly on August 31, 2021 (Fig. 2), and South
In 2009, the South Korean government aspired to reduce Korea became the 14th country in the world to legislate the
domestic CO2 emissions by 30% by 2020 compared to the 2050 carbon neutrality vision and implementation system.
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 replacement of 36% of the fuels with
plastic waste, replacement of 2% of
limestone raw material, and an increase
in the proportion of limestone in
mixtures up to 15%.

Current Status of South

Fig. 2: Progress of South Korea’s carbon-neutral policies
In October 2021, the government announced the scenario for
carbon neutrality by 2050 and an increased 2030 NDC goal of
40%. Since that time, South Korea has been quickly
progressing toward carbon neutrality; and in December 2021,
the government allocated 2.68 billion tonnes (3 billion tons)
of GHG emission permits to 684 companies designated for
allocation in the third planning period (2021 to 2025).
Korea’s Concrete Industry
The amount of CO2 emitted when
producing 1 tonne of concrete is about
190 kg (420 lb). In fact, except for the
cement production process, CO2
generated in the concrete-related
stages—such as aggregate extraction,
concrete manufacturing, and
transportation—is at a very low level
compared to cement production. The
carbon-neutrality policies presented by
the government are limited to cement manufacturing and do
not reach concrete production. However, carbon neutrality in
the field of concrete is also an important item that should not
be overlooked. Even so, because the current situation of
concrete manufacturing and construction also faces pressure
toward carbon neutrality, the concrete industry should prepare
responses to it and changes.

Current Status of South Korea’s Cement Core Technology for 2050 Carbon Neutrality
Industry in Cement Industry
Cement is a material that inevitably generates CO2 because The first process is replacing the raw material limestone
limestone calcination is a basic process for cement production. with noncarbonate raw materials using slag cement (for
In the case of South Korea, the production of 1 tonne (1.1 ton) example, blast-furnace slag or steelmaking slag), coal ash,
of portland cement emitted 830 kg (1830 lb) of CO2, and as and fine powder of waste concrete (Table 1). Most of the
of 2018, the amount of CO2 emissions amounted to about 35 previously mentioned industrial by-products are recycled as
million tonnes (39 million tons). However, the fact that the fill materials and auxiliary materials for road base layers, or
South Korean cement industry undertook efforts to reduce simply buried in landfills. The use of noncarbonate raw
carbon emissions was not well known. Currently, the average materials is expected to reduce the overall amount of thermal
carbon emission coefficient of cement in South Korea is 0.77, energy required in the cement clinker calcination process.
which is close to the average value of 0.75 in Europe. However, there are a few cases on the change in thermal
However, the report published by the Ministry of Science and energy in the preheating and clinker reactions when
ICT still classified cement production as a core industry with noncarbonate raw materials are used—technologies that can
high carbon emissions, along with steel production.3 supplement it should be developed (Fig. 3).4
According to the 2050 carbon-neutrality scenario plan, fuel Because about 33% of the entire CO2 emitted from the
conversion and raw material conversion are cited as key cement manufacturing process is generated by the combustion
reduction measures in the cement industry. In the case of fuel of the fuel, reducing fuel consumption can significantly
conversion, the plan is to completely replace bituminous reduce CO2 emissions. As a technical means for low-
coal—60% with waste synthetic resin and 40% with a hydrogen temperature calcination of cement, a mineralizer technology
heat source (linked with biomass). Regarding the raw material using natural fluorine and a technology using large amounts of
conversion technology, the idea is to replace about 12% of the industrial by-products with low reaction temperatures are
raw material limestone with slag cement, or other similar being studied (Table 2).5 Although the relevant technologies
material, and expand the proportion of limestone in mixtures have been developed and commercialized in other countries,6
up to 20%. According to this scenario, the government’s goal such technologies remain at the level of basic research in
is to reduce emissions by about 53% by 2050. Also, looking at South Korea, which has traditionally avoided the use of large
the plan to increase the NDC, which is a voluntary GHG amounts of waste material.
reduction goal, the amount of GHG reduction in 2030 was set In addition, to reduce CO2 emissions in the cement
to be 12% compared to 2018, and the goal will be achieved by industry, it is essential to reduce the quantity of clinker used
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Table 1:
Technologies to replace carbonate raw materials (limestone) with noncarbonate resources
Core technology Subtechnology Contents
Pretreatment of noncarbonate raw materials (blast-furnace slag,
Alternative raw materials for carbonate
steelmaking slag, and demolished concrete powder) to replace
minerals (limestone)
carbonate raw materials of cement

Calcination of alternative raw materials for
carbonate minerals (limestone)
Extensive use of recycled
resources to replace Mass production of cement through the use
limestone of alternative raw materials in the
manufacturing process
Proof of extensive use of recycled resources
to replace limestone
Use of noncarbonate raw materials and cement manufacturing
process using these materials
Quality control of cement and concrete using alternative raw
materials and application to the construction market
Demonstration of technology for the use of alternative raw
materials using cement manufacturing kilns (1 million tonnes/year
[1.1 million tons/year] scale), including stabilization of the cement
manufacturing process

and increase the quantities of mixtures

used. To that end, a high-performance
clinker calcination technology should
be secured, and applicable mixtures and
mixing quantities should be derived
(Table 3). Unlike the European Union
(EU), in South Korea, because there are
no industry standards other than those
limitedly applied to three types of
blended cement (slag cement, fly ash
cement, and pozzolan cement),
limestone-mixed cement, limestone
calcined clay cement, and multi-
component blended cement should be
developed. Also, to prevent potential
performance degradation in the cement
grinding process, it is necessary to Fig. 3: Cement industry-related core carbon-neutral technologies in South Korea
develop mixing technology, such as
highly efficient grinding agents for
those cements. Core Technology for 2050 Carbon Neutrality
Because more than 90% of CO2 emitted in the cement Similar to overseas cases, the cement industry in South
industry comes from the calcination process, a measure to Korea continues to develop technologies for replacing
reduce the CO2 emitted in the calcination stage is also recycled fuel. However, the replacement rate is about 23% as
necessary. The CO2 reaction-hardening cement and product of 2018, which is low, as it is about one-third compared to that
manufacturing technology has excellent applicability because of Germany.8 Meanwhile, plastic waste can be supplied in
it can directly apply the raw materials limestone (CaCO3) and large quantities among combustible circulating fuels. It has
silica (SiO2), which can be easily obtained in South Korea, to excellent thermal efficiency and is receiving attention as an
the existing cement kiln without changing the process. alternative fuel for cement calcination. For the mass use of
However, domestic and foreign CO2 capture and use plastic waste as an alternative fuel for cement, facility and
technologies are in the early stages of basic research and process optimization technologies for the entire processes,
demonstration. In particular, in the case of mineral such as chlorine bypass technology, should be secured.9
carbonation, there were many difficulties in the demonstration Hydrogen (H2) is a carbon-free energy source, and
stage because a large amount of energy is consumed in the technology development and commercialization to use
pretreatment process to fix CO2 to the mineral, and the hydrogen in various fields such as transportation, power
carbonation process takes a lot of time.7 However, the CO2 generation, and steel production are being carried out.
reaction-hardening cement is highly useful because it enables However, there are no studies on the use of hydrogen as a fuel
the application of the carbonation reaction to the secondary for calcination in the cement industry in South Korea. There
concrete products (Table 4). are many problems with the use of hydrogen as a cement
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calcination fuel at the present stage, such as economic
feasibility and safety, along with facility and process
technologies.
Biomass mainly refers to various algae and plant resources
produced by photosynthesis. Because the amount of CO2
generated during biomass combustion is the same as the
amount of CO2 generated when biomass decays in its natural
state, biomass has the advantage of not emitting additional
CO2 when used as a fuel source. Therefore, biomass is
spotlighted as a next-generation fuel source in many fields. In
its 2050 roadmap, the European Cement Association has set
biomass to 30% out of the 2030 circulating fuel replacement
rate target of 60% and 50% out of the 2050 circulating fuel
replacement rate target of 90%.10 Although there are various
types of biomass that can be used as fuels, in the South
Korean cement industry, there are still few examples of using
biomass as a replacement for other fuels due to economic
feasibility and technical problems.

Table 2:
Technologies for low-temperature manufacturing of cement using alternative raw materials
Core technology Subtechnology Contents
Reduction of calcination temperature by Reduction of calcination temperature using domestic fluorine-
applying recycled resources and mineralizer based sludge as a mineralizer: mechanism of mineralizer action,
technology influence on environment and human health
Low-temperature
Manufacture and use of eco-friendly cement based on low-carbon
manufacturing of cement Development of eco-friendly cement using
raw materials (including construction of pilot-scale facility and
using alternative raw low-carbon raw materials
technology demonstration)
materials
Demonstration of low-temperature manufacturing technology for
Proof of low-temperature manufacturing of
cement containing industrial by-product mineralizers or bulk
cement using alternative raw materials
industrial by-products

Table 3:
Technologies to increase supplementary cementitious material (SCM) contents in cement
Core technology Subtechnology Contents
Production of high-performance clinker to Clinker manufacturing technology to improve initial strength when
increase SCM contents SCM content is increased or a high volume of SCM is included

Use of unused resources as raw materials for cement and concrete

Development of SCM using unused inorganic
and development of blended cement containing up to 35% of
resources
various SCMs

Increase of SCM content Commercialization of low-carbon cement Manufacturing and technology standardization of cement using
in cement using limestone powder limestone powder as a substitute material for cement clinker

Commercialization of low-carbon cement Production of calcined clay to replace cement clinker and
using calcined clay-based minerals commercialization of calcined clay-based low-carbon cement

Demonstration of production methods for high-performance

Demonstration for increasing SCM content clinker and various SCMs to increase SCM content in cement
(1 million tonnes/year [1.1 million tons/year] scale)

Table 4:
CO2 reaction-hardening and product manufacturing technologies
Core technology Subtechnology Contents
CO2 reaction-hardening cement Manufacture of CO2-hardening cement using industrial
manufacturing exhaust gas

Development of CO2-hardening smart curing system using

CO2 reaction- CO2 reaction-hardening smart curing system
industrial exhaust gas
hardening and product
manufacturing CO2 reaction-hardening cement secondary Development of CO2-hardening low-carbon and high-durability
product manufacturing cement secondary products

Proof of CO2 reaction-hardening cement Demonstration of mass production of CO2-hardening cement and
manufacturing secondary products

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Fig. 4: Roadmap for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 in the cement industry of South Korea (Note: 1 tonne = 1.1 ton)
Conclusions
On behalf of the CCCN Committee of KCI, the roadmap
for cement-concrete carbon neutrality in 2050 in South
Korea was reviewed (Fig. 4). To achieve the NDC currently
presented, more efforts are necessary compared to other
countries, and the efforts should be accompanied by research
and development (R&D) investment and policy supports,
such as tax reductions and economic incentives. The
relevant standards should be urgently established and
amended to promote the commercialization of low-carbon
cement-concrete materials. Although it has not been
mentioned in detail, technologies for carbon capture,
utilization, and storage (CCUS) should also be developed.
We hope that South Korea can contribute to global cement-
concrete carbon neutrality through changes in the cement-
concrete-related industries and the development of
innovative breakthrough technologies.
Acknowledgments
This article was supported by the Cement-Concrete Carbon Neutrality
(CCCN) Committee of the Korea Concrete Institute (KCI).
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 Juhyuk Moon is an Associate Professor in
the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering at Seoul National University,
Seoul, South Korea. His research interests
include multi-scale characterization
technologies for cementitious materials,
standards for carbon neutrality in
cement-concrete industries, and chemical
admixture development. He received his
PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA,
in 2013.
Hun Song is a Chief Researcher with the
Carbon Neutral Materials Center of the
Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering &
Technology (KICET), Jinju, South Korea.
KICET is an affiliated institute of the
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
His research interests include the low-
carbon transition in the cement industry,
low-carbon innovation in cement and
concrete production, and resource-friendly
manufacturing using sustainable building materials. He was
honored with the KICET Best Technology Transfer Award and the
Korean Ceramic Society Academic Progress Award. He received
his PhD from The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, in 2003.
Sungchul Bae is an Associate Professor
of architectural engineering at Hanyang
University, Seoul, South Korea. His
research interests include multi-scale
investigations of the structure of
cementitious materials using advanced
characterization techniques, development
of eco-friendly and low-carbon cement,
application of nano-reinforcement
materials for cementitious systems, fire resistance of cementitious
materials, and three-dimensional (3-D) printing of cement-
based materials. He was awarded the 2016 Stephen Brunauer
Award from the American Ceramic Society in recognition of his
outstanding contribution to research on cement hydrates. He
received his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley,
in 2014.
Euicheol Kim, Technical Quality Team
Leader of the Korea Cement Association,
has been conducting research on cement
and concrete quality and greenhouse gas
policies since 1997. He is a member of the
cement expert committee of the National
Institute of Technology and Standards,
and he is engaged in various activities
for carbon neutrality in the domestic
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cement sector as a member of the Korea Concrete Institute (KCI)
cement manufacturing performance committee, the construction
materials council, and as the Secretary of the industrial group
environment executive council.
Chaeyong Lim is a Research and
Development Manager at Ssangyong
C&E Technology Research Center in
South Korea. He has been working in the
field of cement research and technology
for 25 years, including the development
of special cements and concretes.
Recently, he was involved in research
on alternative raw materials, fuels,
and cementitious materials for cement
manufacturing to reduce CO2 emissions. He majored in materials
science and technology at Korea University, Seoul, South Korea.
Jeongsoo Nam is an Associate
Professor of architectural engineering at
Chungnam National University, Daejeon,
South Korea. His research interests
include the high performance of cement-
based composite materials using various
waste resources and the development
of eco-friendly and carbon-neutral
construction materials by recycling
industrial by-products. He is researching
the development of geopolymer-based ultra-high-performance
concrete using waste glass powder and waste plastic powder.
He received his PhD from Chungnam National University in 2013.
Jinman Kim is a Professor at Kongju
National University, Gongju, South Korea,
and has been conducting research
using various industrial by-products
and construction demolition wastes as
raw materials for cement and concrete
since 1997. In particular, he has various
research achievements on upcycling
that uses waste as a high-value-added
resource. He is KCI Vice President and is
engaged in various activities for carbon neutrality in Korea, such
as Co-Chairman of the Cement Carbon Neutrality Committee
and the Chairman of the Cement-Concrete Carbon Neutrality
Committee of KCI.
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—ConcreteNetwork.com, www.concretenetwork.com

Honda EU3200i
Honda Power Sports & Products launched Honda EU3200i, the newest generator in the
Honda Super Quiet EU Series lineup. The high-output Honda EU3200i delivers more power
than the previous iteration, and it comes in a compact, space-saving, portable package. The
Honda EU3200i offers a range of conveniences: quick and easy two-step starting, remote
smartphone monitoring and control, exceptional fuel efficiency, long run times, and simplified
maintenance. The Honda EU3200i combines the best features of Honda generators within a
compact package.
—Honda, www.honda.com

All-Titanium Framing Square

Martinez Tool Co. launched its redesigned 16 x 24 in. (406 x 610 mm) All-
Titanium Framing Square. The new titanium framing square incorporates grade
five titanium, intricate scribe markings at 1/8 in. (3 mm) increments, deep laser
engraved measurement markings, precision-etched stair gauge settings for scribe
marks, and an engraved conversion table with fractional inches, decimal inches,
and mm measurements. These large titanium framing squares come with and
without scribe marks. They are built to withstand the demands of the construction
professional and meet the measurement needs of the manufacturing industry.
—Martinez Tool Co., www.martineztools.com

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Products & Practice

Frumecar RealScale
The Frumecar RealScale is a control tool incorporated in
Fumecar’s concrete plants. The tool detects failures in load cells and
alerts the plant operator to avoid incorrect dosages during concrete
production, helping to prevent inconsistent mixture proportions.
RealScale consists of Frumecar software that works in coordination
with Siemens hardware, continuously monitoring the system from
the K2 plant automation system, ensuring in real time that the batch
weights are correct.
—Frumecar, www.frumecar.com

IronOrbit Gold INFINITY Workspaces

IronOrbit Gold INFINITY Workspaces use cloud-based NVIDIA-powered graphics processing unit (GPU)
technology, making it an option for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals using graphics-
intensive applications. Cloud-hosted applications, including Windows 365 apps, compute-intensive design software
programs, and project management solutions, are accessed via virtual desktops using tablets and other mobile devices.
Cloud services and hosted desktop solutions are provided through a global footprint of private data centers distributed
among 20 regions worldwide to minimize latency. AEC teams can experience high levels of efficiency throughout their
design and project management processes, from any location and at any time. IronOrbit’s GPU-Accelerated workspaces
are always available and backed by 24/7/365 U.S.-based support. Systems are scalable and modular, allowing teams to
quickly add or subtract users as needed. And users’ software solutions and project datasets are securely stored in the
cloud, accessible only to authorized users.
—IronOrbit, www.ironorbit.com

Slabsure Foundation Monitor

Slabsure foundation monitors are attached to foundations to capture and record vertical
movements. The sensors are spaced 10 ft (3 m) apart, and the data is sent over a global cellular
network to provide owners an instant status update with a private login. When a foundation has
moved beyond the norm, the Slabsure app will post a yellow flag. Slabsure is designed to help grow
the revenue of foundation repair and service companies with a differentiating technology.
—Slabsure, www.slabsure.com

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Web Notes
PCA Microsite Showcases Crucial Early Progress in Realizing Carbon Neutrality
Through its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, members of the Portland Cement Association (PCA)—which represents the
majority of U.S. cement producers—have committed to greater sustainability and are developing methods to reduce emissions
while continuing to deliver outstanding products. These efforts are being tracked on CementProgress.com, a new microsite
highlighting the industry’s advancements.
From powering kilns using pistachios to sending streams of captured carbon through algae bioreactors, U.S. cement
manufacturers are finding innovative ways to reduce the release of carbon dioxide and continue to push the envelope on
production efficiency. Often cited as one of the hardest but most important sectors to decarbonize, CementProgress.com
showcases how the cement industry is making its carbon neutrality ambitions a reality.
PCA’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality offers a pathway to cut emissions across the entire cement-concrete-construction value
chain. The cement sector innovations and advancements shown in CementProgress.com offer proof of concept that the
Roadmap is effective and galvanizes a coordinated, collaborative response across the entire value chain.
—Portland Cement Association, www.cement.org

Brokk Launches My Brokk, a New Online Service Platform

Brokk, a manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, announced
My Brokk, a comprehensive online support platform that offers multiple services
in a single resource. The My Brokk portal offers a library of manuals and other
technical documents along with a Webshop for ordering parts and attachments.
Users also have access to Brokk Connect, Brokk’s robot and fleet management
system. Using My Brokk, Brokk customers can access essential services any time of day from any device or location.
Through My Brokk, Brokk owners have online access to equipment manuals, technical data, CE markings, and diagrams.
The information is available through My Brokk’s Documents module, allowing a customer to find and download accurate,
up-to-date materials. The documentation is available for all current Brokk models and attachments, as well as older models.
—Brokk, www.brokk.com

Products&Service
Literature&Videos
Fire Protection Handbook (21st Edition)
by The National Fire Protection Association
The Fire Protection Handbook is a comprehensive reference guide of fire and life safety prevention and protection
information for students and professionals across a wide range of industries worldwide.
Through 21 editions and its 126 years of impact on safety, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has regularly
updated the Handbook’s contents according to industry trends, the latest training methods, case studies, and code
requirements at the time of publication. The new edition reflects the latest fire protection and fire safety information,
research and data, emerging technologies, and safety practices, and forms the required body of knowledge for candidates
pursuing the NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) exam, widely recognized as the gold standard in certification
for fire protection professionals to demonstrate their proficiency in fire safety, protection, prevention, and suppression
technologies.
––National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org

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Product
Showcase
Repair Materials & Tools
Rhino Repair Products
Rhino Carbon Fiber™ carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) can be used in a variety of
residential and commercial applications for concrete crack repair and structural strengthening. It’s
lightweight, easy to install, strong, and noncorrosive. It can be easily painted over or covered with
a finishing product for aesthetic appeal.
Rhino additionally offers polyurethane foam and epoxy resin for injecting cracks. Wet or dry
cracks can be filled with polyurethane foam that expands to 15 times its initial volume, while dry
cracks can be filled with epoxy resin that cures stronger than concrete. Cracks can be injected if
they are between 1/16 and 1/8 in. (1.5 and 3 mm) wide. Larger cracks must be sealed with
high-strength anchoring epoxy paste before being strengthened with CFRP.
—Rhino Carbon Fiber, www.rhinocarbonfiber.com

MasterEmaco OneMix
Master Builders Solutions’ customizable, environmentally friendly concrete repair system
is designed to increase versatility, efficiency, and ease of use on jobsites—without requiring
separate, dedicated products to serve each need.
The MasterEmaco® OneMix™ Concrete Repair System consists of one bag of universal
base material that can be used as horizontal, vertical, and overhead repair mortar by
adjusting the water content in the batch. Alternatively, the base material can be combined
with various proportions of six specialized Power Paks™ to create up to 120 different repair products.
The MasterEmaco OneMix system is simple and intuitive to apply, and the small Power Paks containers enable enhanced
quality assurance, reduce jobsite complexity, and minimize storage requirements.
—Master Builders Solutions, www.master-builders-solutions.com

BridgeDECK Systems
BridgeDECK® Systems is a bio-based dampproofing product, specifically
designed for Department of Transportation applications on bridges. BridgeDECK
Waterproofing Agent employs a sodium silicate formula that is enzymatically
modified to chemically bond with concrete. The formula penetrates into the
concrete and reacts with the calcium and water contained within to form a calcium
silicate gel complex that fills the cracks, pores, and capillaries, creating a long-
term barrier to liquid water infiltration yet allowing water vapor transmission.
BridgeDECK Systems can be applied either by highway maintenance crews or
waterproofing contractors to quickly preserve structures and return to service.
—Alchemco, www.alchemco.com

PROFACTOR 18V SDS-max Rotary Hammer

Bosch Power Tools introduced the PROFACTOR 18V SDS-max® 1 to 5/8 in. (25 to 16 mm)
Rotary Hammer (GBH18V-40C). Engineered to break concrete, the rotary hammer offers superior
performance for tough concrete work. Powered by the CORE18V 8 Ah or 12 Ah batteries, this
hammer outperforms its corded counterpart, the Bosch 11264EVS. With features like kickback control
and an anti-vibration system, the hammer also offers workers confidence and improved comfort.
—Bosch, www.bosch.us
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Aquajet Trio
Aquajet offers a dynamic trio of hydrodemolition machines that can be used for road and
bridge repair applications: the Aqua Cutter 710V hydrodemolition robot, Ecosilence 3.0
high-pressure pump system, and EcoClear water treatment system. Together, the
machines provide contractors with the safety and productivity of robotic
hydrodemolition with the added benefit of on-site, on-demand wastewater
treatment—all in a compact footprint that meets strict environmental
regulations while providing maximum versatility for congested jobsites.
Powered by the Ecosilence 3.0 Power Pack, the 710V easily removes loose,
deteriorated concrete or removes sound concrete to a pre-determined depth.
Aquajet’s Ecosilence 3.0 consists of a 20 ft (6 m) container that houses the
engine and pump, offering reduced noise and a cost-effective equipment
transportation option, as well as secure storage for the robot and accessories
when not in operation. With the EcoClear, contractors can leverage cutting-edge technology to meet even the strictest
environmental standards. The system, contained in a compact, 20 ft container, lets contractors treat and reuse water when
needed or safely release it back into the environment.
—Aquajet, www.aquajet.se

Titan Structural Reinforcement

Emecole Metro announced the launch of Titan Structural Reinforcement, a carbon
fiber strengthening system for bowed and cracked concrete walls.
Cost-effective and installer-friendly, Titan Structural Reinforcement Carbon Fiber
is made from thousands of parallel fiber strands tightly woven into a fiber strap. It
comes packaged in precut rolls that easily separate into individual carbon fiber straps
sized at 8 ft (2.4 m) long and 6 in. (152 mm) wide. When saturated with high-
performance epoxies, Titan Structural Reinforcement Carbon Fiber permanently
bonds to concrete to provide a stretch-resistant top-to-bottom repair that will not
allow movement to the wall or cracks.
Whether already experienced with structural repairs or looking to grow your business by expanding service capabilities,
Titan Structural Reinforcement Carbon Fiber makes for a viable addition to any basement waterproofing, home remodeling, or
building construction business.
—Emecole Metro LLC, www.emecole.com

MCI-2040
Cortec® Corporation’s MCI-2040 High Performance Vertical/Overhead
Repair Mortar is a component of Cortec’s High Performance Repair System
(HPRS®). MCI-2040 helps concrete repairs last longer by inhibiting corrosion
and reducing the risk of the ring-anode effect. This single-component, fast-
setting, high-strength, cement-based repair mortar is enhanced with migrating
corrosion inhibitors (MCIs). MCI-2040 offers corrosion protection to reinforcing
metals both in the patch and in the surrounding areas. It penetrates the substrate
and evens out corrosion potentials between patched areas and nearby concrete,
thereby slowing the ring-anode/halo effect. Once applied and hardened, MCI-
2040 provides a high level of adhesion and durability, as well as resistance to
water and carbonation attacks. This increases the quality and extends the service life of the repair and surrounding structure.
—Cortec Corportation, www.cortecmci.com

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Product Showcase

RCT Chloride System

This test system is used to precisely and quickly measure the chloride content
in concrete. This on-site testing system provides the same accuracy as laboratory
testing. Results can be used for evaluation-estimation of concrete service life, for
establishing the required depth of removal of a chloride ion contaminated
surface layer, for diagnosing a structure for corrosion activity, and for
monitoring the chloride ion content during the removal of chlorides.
A powder sample of hardened concrete is obtained by drilling or grinding the
cover concrete in the structure. The sample is mixed with a specific amount of
extraction liquid and agitated for 5 minutes. The extraction liquid is designed to
remove measurement-disturbing materials, such as sulfide ions, and to extract
the chloride ions in the sample. A calibrated electrode is submerged into the solution to determine the amount of chloride
ion, which is expressed as percentage of concrete mass.
—Germann Instruments, www.germanninstruments.com

TE 70-ATC/AVR
Hilti North America, a provider of tools, technology, software, and services to the
commercial construction industry, expanded its rotary and combination hammer tool
portfolio with the next generation TE 70-ATC/AVR. The new and improved tool will help
commercial contractors and tradespeople drill up to 40% faster in reinforced concrete and
demolish more concrete.
Understanding the importance of worker safety on a construction jobsite, the SDS-Max
combination hammer includes Hilti’s exclusive active torque control (ATC) technology, which
stops the tool body from spinning uncontrollably if the drill bit jams. The tool is also equipped with
Hilti’s active vibration reduction (AVR) technology, with counterweights that oscillate to counteract vibration plus a
decoupled handle that limits the vibration that reaches the operator’s hands.
—Hilti, www.hilti.com

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Focus
Bentley Systems Announces Acquisition of
ADINA
Bentley Systems, Inc., the infrastructure engineering
software company, acquired Watertown, MA, USA-based,
ADINA R & D Inc., a developer of finite element analysis
software applications used in a diverse range of engineering
fields. ADINA was founded in 1986 by Klaus-Jürgen Bathe, a
professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.
ADINA software can provide authoritative veracity,
including an analysis of buildings, bridges, stadiums, pressure
vessels, dams, and tunnels. By virtue of the ADINA System’s
integral robustness across disciplines, materials, and
simulation domains (structures, mechanical, fluids, thermal,
electromagnetic, and multi-physics), engineers use it to
perform comprehensive safety and performance studies where
reliability and resilience are of critical importance.
Gigerwald Dam in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, on ADINA
software
Charah Solutions Awarded Multiple
Remediation and Compliance Services and
By-Product Services Contracts
Charah® Solutions, Inc., a provider of environmental
services and by-product recycling to the power generation
industry, was awarded two remediation and compliance
services contracts and one by-product services contract from
three different utility partners throughout the Southeast:
• Charah Solutions’ ash pond management services contract
in Louisiana, USA, includes the dewatering, excavation,
and removal of approximately 400,000 tons (362,900 tonnes)
of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from two legacy ash
basins and the delivery and disposal of the CCRs to the
station’s existing on-site lined landfill;
• The company’s long-term landfill operations contract in
Arkansas, USA, for by-product services includes CCR
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material loading, transportation, placement, and
compaction in an existing on-site lined landfill. Charah
Solutions will manage and transport conditioned fly ash,
bottom ash, spray dryer absorber (SDA) reactor ash, and
filter cake for a total of approximately 1.7 million tons
(1.5 million tonnes) of CCR materials over the life of the
contract; and
• Charah Solutions’ ash pond management services contract
in Arkansas includes the closure by removal of a retiring
pond. This project involves the excavation of nearly
690,000 yd3 (527,500 m3) of CCR from the ash and coal
yard runoff pond, as well as the excavation of over 60,000 yd3
(46,000 m3) of the underlying soil. Excavated and dredged
materials will be placed in an on-site lined landfill, while
the excavated bottom ash segregated portions ultimately
will be marketed and sold as raw material to the portland
cement production industry.
HCSS Partners with OnStation to Improve
Location-Based Documentation on Roadway
Projects
HCSS, a provider of software that helps heavy civil
businesses streamline their operations, announced integration
with OnStation. This digital stationing platform provides
location-based documentation for roadway builders. With
OnStation integrated with HCSS HeavyJob, clients receive
location-based field documentation from along a roadway for
design and construction purposes. Project-specific documentation
can improve the accuracy of bills, ensuring HCSS customers
get paid the right amount, on time, with less effort.
OnStation has developed an innovative way to capture
project communication at a specific location on a job to be
used for project records. OnStation records and organizes
hundreds of project-related conversations that occur on the job
every week. These conversations can be added to notes with
text, pictures, and video, helping workers to collaborate and
solve issues faster. The tool accurately displays design
linework and locates assets along the roadway. With
OnStation integrated with HCSS HeavyJob, contractors gain
value by annotating pictures with more details and notes and
connecting this information to project plans.
More Than 100,000 Tradespeople Now Use
BoomNation
BoomNation announced more than 100,000 workers are
now using the platform to connect with other tradespeople and
employers and to find jobs. BoomNation is a skilled-
community platform connecting tradespeople with employers
who are
qualified
looking for a better way to engage with and hire
workers. The platform also equips skilled workers
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with the tools they need to showcase their skills and credentials
and find better work faster. BoomNation reported that by the
end of 2022, almost 10,000 job applications were processed
through the app, a 1-year increase of more than 8000%.
In addition, BoomNation launched its podcast series,
“Long Live The Trades,” targeting skilled workers.

AG&E Expands Range of Services through

Acquisition of Virginia-based Blue Ridge
Design, Inc.
AG&E Associates, PLLC (AG&E) acquired Blue Ridge
Design, Inc. (BRD). BRD provides structural engineering
services with expertise in the precast/prestressed concrete
industry. Established in Winchester, VA, USA, in 1986 by
Ned M. Cleland, BRD is recognized in the precast industry as
a provider of the design of complicated structural precast
concrete systems. BRD’s services include advanced
engineering consulting to owners and developers using
precast/prestressed concrete as a primary structural system in
a wide range of buildings. BRD also provides engineering
services to precast concrete manufacturers for the detailed
design and drawings of its products.
Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete
The main entrance of the Viaflex building in Sioux Falls, SD, USA
polymer film and sheeting solutions, Viaflex helps solve
application and product challenges across the globe. Viaflex,
as an independent company, can now focus on product and
installation execution, supporting internal research and
development and engineering teams, quality control, and
industry partnerships to propel continued growth. The
company’s ISO 9001-certified management system supports
the demand for new and more innovative solutions that enable
customers across multiple industries to protect the
environment, natural resources, property, and business assets.

Career Center
Association Announces Graduation of Second
Emerging Leaders Academy
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association
(PACA) announced its second Emerging Leaders Academy
(PELA) participants graduated during the association’s annual
meeting and 40th-anniversary celebration.
Students—the next step
Selected by the PELA Board of Trustees, participants has never been easier
engaged in a 10-month hybrid program consisting of both
online and in-person educational sessions and networking Find internships, browse jobs,
opportunities aimed at elevating potential leaders in the and post your résumé.
aggregates, concrete, and cement industries, along with
industry partners such as consulting engineers, equipment The Career Center Offers
dealers and manufacturers, admixture companies, and service
providers. Led by instructor companies Greg Coker, class  Résumé writing
members had the opportunity to meet key industry and assistance
legislative leaders throughout the commonwealth, tour
member company plants and facilities, and learn valuable  Career coaching
leadership and life skills.
 Career learning
Raven Engineered Films Becomes Viaflex center
Raven Engineered Films announced the company will
move forward as Viaflex. The new name and corporate
 Reference checking
identity follow the acquisition by Industrial Opportunity
Partners (IOP) from Raven Industries and position the Follow @ACICareerCenter
company as an independent, stand-alone business.
A developer and manufacturer of thinner, lighter, stronger
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Meetings
APRIL
20-23 - ASCC Concrete Executive Leadership Forum,
17-19 - 2023 ICRI Spring Convention, Vancouver, BC, Beaver Creek, CO, USA
Canada https://ascconline.org/Events
www.icri.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1716893&group=
23-26 - CICE 2023: 11th International Conference on
APRIL-MAY FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
https://easychair.org/cfp/CICE2023
30-3 - PTI Convention, Miami, FL, USA
www.post-tensioning.org/events/convention/ 25-26 - ACI Professors’ Workshop, Farmington Hills, MI,
2023convention.aspx USA
www.concrete.org/events/professorsworkshop.aspx
MAY
26-28 - Second International Conference on Advances in
22-23 - 2023 Slag Cement School, Cape Canaveral, FL, Civil Infrastructure and Construction Materials (CICM
USA 2023), Dhaka, Bangladesh
www.slagcement.org/post/registration-opens-for-2023-slag- https://cicm2023.mist.ac.bd
cement-school
27-29 - CFACON23, San Antonio, TX, USA
MAY-JUNE www.cfaconcretepros.org/index.php?option=com_
jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=29&Itemid=1
31-2 - 15th International Workshop on Micropiles, Vail,
CO, USA AUGUST
www.ismicropiles.org/workshops.asp
14-18 - The Twelfth International Structural Engineering
JUNE and Construction Conference (ISEC 12), Chicago, IL, USA
www.isec-society.org/ISEC_12
14-16 - SynerCrete‘23, Milos, Greece
https://synercrete.com 15-18 - Latin American ACI Convention – Concrete in
the Americas, Lima, Peru
JULY www.concrete.org/events/eventscalendar.aspx?m=CalendarSe
archDetails&CurrentID=206913
2-6 - Eighth International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil
Engineering (IALCCE2023), Milan, Italy
https://ialcce2023.org

17-18 - ACI Professors’ Workshop, Online THE ACI CONCRETE CONVENTION:

www.concrete.org/events/professorsworkshop.aspx
17-20 - Bridge Engineering Institute Conference 2023
(BEI-2023), Rome, Italy
www.beibridge.org
ACI Industry Events Calendar:
For more information and a listing of additional upcoming events,
visit www.concrete.org/events/eventscalendar.aspx. To submit
meeting information, email Demitri Kanellopoulos, Editor, Concrete
International, at demitri.kanellopoulos@concrete.org.
FUTURE DATES
2023 — October 29-November 2, Boston
Convention Center & Westin Boston
Waterfront, Boston, MA, USA
2024 — March 24-28, Hyatt Regency New
Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA
2024 — November 3-7, Marriott Philadelphia
Downtown, Philadelphia, PA, USA
For additional information, contact:
Event Services, ACI, 38800 Country Club Drive,
Farmington Hills, MI 48331 | Telephone: +1.248.848.3795
www.concrete.org/events/conventions.aspx

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Calls for
Papers
BUILDEX Alberta
Meeting: BUILDEX Alberta will be held October 18-19,
2023, at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, in Calgary,
AB, Canada.
Solicited: BUILDEX Alberta will explore the future of
design, construction, architecture, engineering, homebuilding
and renovation, and property management in Alberta. The
show will offer a comprehensive educational program with
skills-building seminars, workshops, panel discussions, and
keynotes.
Requirements: For more information, visit https://
informaconnect.com/buildex-alberta.
Deadline: Submissions are due by April 21, 2023.
Contact: Jordan DeBarros, Conference Producer, jordan.
debarros@informa.com.
2nd International Workshop on Calcium
Sulfoaluminate Cements
Meeting: The 2nd International Workshop on Calcium
Sulfoaluminate Cements will be held October 2-4, 2023, in
Rome, Italy.
Solicited: This workshop will deal with calcium
sulfoaluminate (CSA) cements, belite-ye‘elimite-ferrite
cements, alite-CSA cements, and related materials. It is a
follow-up from the first workshop held in Murten,
Switzerland, in 2018, and is aimed at sharing state-of-the-art
knowledge regarding production, hydration, properties,
durability, and applications of CSA cements. Gathering
experts from all around the world, the workshop is intended to
stimulate scientific discussion and promote national and
international collaborations.
Requirements: Authors are invited to submit a one-page
abstract for oral and poster presentations by email to
csa2023@unibas.it. Submissions require the name of the
presenting author to be underlined and indicate the topic and
preference for presentation (oral or poster), and whether the
full paper submission for a special issue is intended.
For more information, visit http://web.unibas.it/csa2023/
index.html.
Deadline: Abstracts are due by April 30, 2023.
Contact: csa2023@unibas.it.
Calls for Papers: Submission Guidelines
Calls for papers should be submitted no later than 3 months prior to the
deadline for abstracts. Please send meeting information, papers/presentations
being solicited, abstract requirements, and deadline, along with full contact
information to: Lacey Stachel, Managing Editor, Concrete International,
38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331; email: lacey.stachel@
concrete.org. Visit www.callforpapers.concrete.org for more information.
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6th International Conference on Sustainable
Construction Materials and Technologies
Meeting: The 6th International Conference on Sustainable
Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT6) will be
held June 10-14, 2024, at the University of Lyon, Lyon,
France.
Solicited: The main conference themes include efficient
and sustainable use of construction materials, technological
advances for sustainable practice, designing structures and
building for sustainability, and regulatory framework and
government initiatives. Papers are invited on different
materials that are used in construction, including aggregates,
bitumen, cementitious materials, concrete, glass, gypsum,
lime, masonry, metals, plastics, rock, and timber. For more
information, visit www.scmt-conferences.com/scmt6.
Requirements: Abstracts of 300 to 400 words in an MS
Word file should be submitted via email to scmt6conference@
unlv.edu.
Deadline: Abstracts are due by June 1, 2023.
International Conference on Concrete Repair
Technology
Meeting: The International Conference on Concrete Repair
Technology (ICCRT 2024) will be held April 19-20, 2024, in
Paris, France.
Solicited: ICCRT 2024 aims to bring together leading
academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to
exchange and share their experiences and research results on
concrete repair technology. It also provides an
interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and
educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations,
trends, and concerns, as well as practical challenges
encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of concrete
repair technology.
The conference solicits contributions of abstracts, papers,
and e-posters that address themes and topics of the
conference, including figures, tables, and references to novel
research materials. Also, high-quality research contributions
describing original and unpublished results of conceptual,
constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in
concrete repair technology are invited for presentation at the
conference.
Requirements: For more information, visit https://waset.
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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
ACI SPEC-440.12-22: Strengthening of
Concrete Structures with Externally Bonded
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Materials
Using the Wet Layup Method—Specification
This specification covers requirements for strengthening
concrete structures using externally bonded fiber-reinforced
polymer (FRP) materials using the wet layup method. This
specification includes requirements for surface preparation of
the substrate, including applying primers and putties,
saturating the dry fabric, installing the fabric on the substrate,
identifying and repairing defects, and field testing for quality
control of the installation and materials.
ACI CODE-369.1-22: Seismic Evaluation and
Retrofit of Existing Concrete Buildings—Code
and Commentary
This code provides retrofit and rehabilitation criteria for
reinforced concrete buildings based on results from the most
recent research on the seismic performance of existing
concrete buildings. The intent of this code is to provide
provisions related to concrete material and concrete members,
including material testing criteria, modeling parameters, and
acceptance criteria for use within the ASCE 41 framework,
similar to how the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program (NEHRP) Recommended Seismic Provisions
produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) (FEMA 450) have served as source documents for
the International Building Code (IBC) and its predecessor
building codes. Starting in the 2023 edition, ASCE 41
references ACI 369.1 directly for concrete-related provisions.
Chapter and section numbers of ASCE 41 cited in ACI 369.1
correspond to ASCE 41-17 unless otherwise noted.
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ACI UNIVERSITY ONLINE COURSES
On-Demand Course: Use of Bottom Ash as a
Concrete SCM
Learning Objectives:
1. Compare the properties and performance of ground bottom
ash versus fly ash and other concrete SCMs.
2. Recognize the impact of bottom ash pozzolan on fresh and
hardened properties of concrete.
3. Explain the use of coal bottom ash to enhance concrete
durability.
4. Identify methods for assessing the reactivity of bottom ash
and other SCMs.
Continuing Education Credit: 0.15 CEU (1.5 PDH)
On-Demand Course: Internal Curing:
Improving Concrete Durability with Use of
Lightweight Aggregate
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain how internal curing of normalweight concrete
using prewetted lightweight aggregate works to increase
concrete durability by lowering permeability and reducing
shrinkage.
2. Discuss how to determine the amount of lightweight
aggregate needed to provide the proper amount of internal
curing water in a concrete mixture design.
3. Describe how the improved permeability and shrinkage
properties achieved through internal curing affect the
life-cycle cost of a reinforced concrete structure.
4. Evaluate and explain how internal curing makes concrete
sustainable through improved performance, increased
service life, and potential reduction of cement along with
increased use of supplementary cementitious materials like
fly ash and slag.
Continuing Education Credit: 0.10 CEU (1.0 PDH)
Certificate Program: Concrete Constructability
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planning, layout, project delivery, project site drivers, and
structural system concept design. Additionally, review of what
type of design is appropriate, how to specify concrete,
selection of reinforcement, and testing and inspection will be
included. This certificate program will be valuable to
structural engineers to improve constructability and
productivity in the industry.
Continuing Education Credit: 0.10 CEU (1.0 PDH)
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ACI draft standards open for public discussion that are being processed through ACI’s ANSI-approved standardization
procedures can be found at www.concrete.org/publications/standards/upcomingstandards.aspx. These are not yet official
ACI standards.

Open for
Document number Title discussion Discussion closes

Nuclear Safety-Related Concrete Structures—Code Requirements

CODE-349 4/1/2023 5/16/2023
and Commentary

Proposed Standards
ACI CODE-349 Nuclear Safety-Related Concrete Structures—Code Requirements and
Commentary
The ACI Technical Activities Committee (TAC) and The Masonry Society approved processing the subject document
through both ACI’s and TMS’ Standardization Procedures in February 2022. The ACI Standards Board approved opening the
standard for public discussion in March 2023.
Therefore, this draft document is open for public discussion from April 1, 2023, until May 16, 2023. The document appears
on the ACI website, www.concrete.org/publications/standards/upcomingstandards.aspx.
Pertinent discussion will be available on ACI’s website and announced in a future issue of Concrete International if received
no later than May 16, 2023. Comments should be emailed to discussion@concrete.org.

Public Discussion and Closure

Public Discussion and Closure of SPEC-308.1-23, External Curing of Cast-in-Place Concrete—
Specification
The ACI Technical Activities Committee (TAC) approved the draft standard subject to satisfactory committee response to
TAC comments in February 2022. The committee responded adequately to TAC’s comments and all balloting rules were
adhered to. Public discussion was announced on August 17, 2022, and closed on October 1, 2022. TAC reviewed the closure
and approved it on February 6, 2023. The Standards Board approved publication of the ACI standard on March 2, 2023.

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Concrete
Q&A
Using Portland-Limestone
Cement in Concrete Repair
Q.
My firm drafted the specification for the repair of
structural elements in a distribution facility. The
project requires removal and replacement of a
relatively large volume of deteriorated concrete that was
severely damaged by freezing-and-thawing cycles and
corrosion due to exposure to deicing salts. From the outset,
the facility owner has insisted that repairs last at least
30 years to avoid interruption of operations for maintenance.
We recently learned that the local ready mixed concrete
suppliers started using ASTM C595/C595M Type IL cement
about a year ago. Our specification draft requires ASTM
C150/C150M Type I cement, and we are concerned about
achieving the requested service life of the repair with the new
material. Is Type IL cement suitable for this repair
application? How can we ensure that the repairs meet the
owner’s service-life demands?
A.
In recent years, portland-limestone cement (PLC)
compliant with ASTM C595/C595M Type IL has
become the only available cement in many regions
of the country.1 This change was implemented to reduce the
embodied carbon in concrete while providing performance
comparable to that of ASTM C150/C150M Type I cement. As
of 2022, more than 40 Departments of Transportation have
accepted the use of PLC for road and bridge construction.2
With the increase in ASTM C595/C595M Type IL cement
production, other traditionally used portland cements such as
ASTM C150/C150M Type I or Type I/II have become scarce
or not available. This change has made it necessary for ready
mixed concrete suppliers to familiarize their staff members
with PLC and, in some cases, adjust their concrete mixtures to
incorporate this type of cement.
Chapter 6 of ACI CODE-562-213 provides requirements
for conducting a condition assessment of a structure to gain an
Questions in this column were asked by users of ACI documents and have
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
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understanding of the material properties of existing concrete.
The condition assessment is necessary to identify if other
deterioration mechanisms, such as sulfate attack or alkali-
aggregate reactivity, are present. In the case where chloride
penetration and reinforcement corrosion are the only
durability concerns, a durable concrete repair can be achieved
with the use of ASTM C595/C595M Type IL cement.
However, the addition of supplementary cementitious
materials (SCMs)—accompanied by a reduction in the amount
“As of 2022, more than 40
Departments of Transportation
have accepted the use of PLC for
road and bridge construction”
of portland cement—has proven to be necessary for enhancing
concrete’s durability when it will be subjected to aggressive
environmental conditions. It is therefore likely that a concrete
mixture containing PLC will need to also incorporate SCMs,
so determining an optimal SCM content is very important for
achieving desired fresh and hardened concrete properties for a
successful repair. ACI 201.2R-164 provides guidance on using
SCMs to improve concrete durability, including the resistance
to chloride penetration.
More information on material selection and recommended
performance of repair materials can also be found in ACI
546.3R-145 and ICRI 320.2R-2009.6 In addition, both ACI
222.3R-117 and ACI 365.1R-178 provide guidance on the most
important parameters for selecting the materials and
proportions for concrete to be exposed to chloride ingress and
potential reinforcement corrosion.
Finally, the specified service life for the repair can be
accomplished in many ways, some of which are not
necessarily through performance of a concrete mixture. One
of the most effective service life extension methods is
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cathodic protection (CP), which has been used successfully

for decades. If elected to be implemented, it is recommended
that the project CP and system are designed by a competent
specialist and installed by a certified specialty contractor.
References
1. “PLC Availability,” Portland Cement Association, Skokie, IL,
www.greenercement.com/plcavailability. (Accessed Mar. 14, 2023)
2. “Worldwide Acceptance,” Portland Cement Association, Skokie, IL,
www.greenercement.com/acceptance. (Accessed Mar. 14, 2023)
3. ACI Committee 562, “Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of
Existing Concrete Structures - Code and Commentary (ACI CODE-562-
21),” American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 2021, 88 pp.
4. ACI Committee 201, “Guide to Durable Concrete (ACI 201.2R-
16),” American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 2016, 84 pp.
5. ACI Committee 546, “Guide to Materials Selection for Concrete
Repair (ACI 546.3R-14),” American Concrete Institute, Farmington
Hills, MI, 2014, 72 pp.
6. ICRI Guideline No. 320.2R-2018, “Guide for Selecting and
Specifying Materials for Repair of Concrete Surfaces,” International
Concrete Repair Institute, St. Paul, MN, 2018, 44 pp.
7. ACI Committee 222, “Guide to Design and Construction
Practices to Mitigate Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete
Structures (ACI 222.3R-11),” American Concrete Institute, Farmington
Hills, MI, 2011, 28 pp.
Additional Online ACI Resources
The following ACI University webinars are free to ACI
members:
• On-Demand Course: Repair and Rehabilitation (Part 1
and 2);
• On-Demand Course: ACI 562 Repair Code;
• On-Demand Course: Guide to ACI 562-16 Repair
Code: Design Examples; and
• On-Demand Course: ACI 364 TechNotes on Repair and
Rehabilitation (Part 1 and 2).
Visit www.concrete.org/education/aciuniversity.aspx
for more information.
8. ACI Committee 365, “Report on Service Life Prediction (ACI
365.1R-17),” American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 2017,
56 pp.
Note: Additional information on the ASTM standards discussed in this
article can be found at www.astm.org.
Thanks to Jose Pacheco, Associate Principal, MJ2 Consulting, PLLC,
Bannockburn, IL, USA, for providing the answer to this question.

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