Tag: concrete
AEC TECH NEWS: Bentley’s ProStructures streamlines building design workflows
Bentley Systems said its structural detailing application, ProStructures, which includes the capabilities of ProSteel and ProConcrete applications, significantly improves the workflow between structural detailing and building design disciplines
ACI publishes Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete...
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the availability of a new publication for concrete industry professionals — Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Buildings.
Researchers look at ways to improve Pennsylvania bridges
Researchers at Penn State, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), are conducting a study to identify the key factors that are contributing to premature bridge deck cracking on many of Pennsylvania's 22,000 bridges.
ACI announces new publication on design of concrete wind turbine towers
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the availability of a new report for concrete industry professionals — ACI ITG-9R-16: Report on Design of Concrete Wind Turbine Towers
ACI honors outstanding contributions and service to the industry
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) presented four awards during The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Philadelphia.
ACI announces Excellence in Concrete Construction Award winners
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2016 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. The highest honor, The Excellence Award, was presented to Palazzo Italia (Italian Pavilion Expo 2015), Milan, Italy.
Thornton Tomasetti’s 10 Hudson Yards project wins New York City CIB’s highest honor
Thornton Tomasetti announced that the 10 Hudson Yards project in Manhattan has won the New York City Concrete Industry Board (CIB) Annual Award, the organization’s highest honor.
Prototype of modular precast ‘French Dam’ completed
French Development Enterprises, LLC, Oldcastle Precast, and GEI Consultants announced successful construction and assembly of the first prototype “French Dam” — a modular precast impoundment for construction and retrofit of hydroelectric dams, water control systems and power houses.
PCI announces winners of the 2016 Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) announced the co-winners of the fifth annual Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award.