American Concrete Institute
ACI launches annual award
The American Concrete Institute presented its first Distinguished Achievement Award to Tod Williams, FAIA, of Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates in New York City. In a news release, the organization praised Williams' “rigorous and tactile celebration of materials in architecture and his extraordinary use of concrete in buildings.” An inventory of his projects is online at www.twbta.com.
The ACI Distinguished Achievement Award will be presented regularly to individuals or entities that have made notable contributions to the advancement of the concrete industry. Candidates must be nonmembers of ACI and in the region of the Institute's conventions.
More about the ACI can be found at American Concrete Insititute Web site or by calling (248) 848-3700.
ACI has released several new publications.
The 2005 edition of “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary” (318-05/318R-05) contains the latest code requirements for concrete building design and construction. The cost is $153.50 for nonmembers, $93 for members.
“Concrete Structures for Containment of Hazardous Materials” (350.2R-04) presents design and construction recommendations for structures used for hazardous materials containment. The cost is $29.50 for nonmembers, $18 for members.
“Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete and Commentary” (355.2-04/355.2R-04) prescribes testing programs and evaluation requirements for post-installed mechanical anchors used in concrete under the design provisions of ACI 318. The cost is $61.50 for nonmembers, $37 for members.
“Concrete Repair Guide” (546R-04) guides the selection and application of materials and methods for repairing, protecting and strengthening concrete structures. The cost is $57.50 for nonmembers, $35 for members.
“Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures and Related Commentaries” (ACI 530-05/ASCE 5-05/TMS 402-05) covers the design and construction of masonry structures. ACI 530-05 is available as either a book or CD-ROM. The cost is $95 for nonmembers, $71.25 for members.
“Test Method for Load Capacity of Polymer Concrete Underground Utility Structures” (548.7-04) details procedures for full-scale testing of three loading conditions that are experienced in field installations of polymer concrete underground utility structures. The cost is $26.50 for nonmembers, $17 for members.
Visit ACI's online bookstore or call (248) 848-3700.
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