Tag Archives: American Concrete Institute

Ensuring Durable Performance of CFRP-strengthened Concrete

June 6, 2018

Externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) can be a practical strengthening solution for all concrete structural elements. However, there is little technical literature and design guidance on how one can achieve durable performance from this relatively new repair technique.

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ACI searching for excellence in concrete construction

February 20, 2018

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is seeking project submissions for its fourth annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. The global competition is open to those who have won awards at a local level through a sponsoring ACI chapter or have otherwise been nominated by an ACI international partner.

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ACI convention coming to Salt Lake City

February 14, 2018

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host its spring convention from March 25 to 29 at the Grand America Hotel and the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 2000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, and manufacturers are expected to convene at the event to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. The theme of the convention is ‘Concrete Elevated.’

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ACI expands mission statement, focuses on global adoption of standards

December 11, 2017

Earlier this month, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) expanded its mission statement to reflect the organization’s dedication to promoting the global adoption of its standards.

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ACI celebrates innovation in concrete

October 27, 2017

Earlier this month, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) honored the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, California. R·torso·C, a home sitting on an area of 66 m2 (710 sf) in central Tokyo, Japan, won the overall Excellence award and also topped the Low-rise Buildings category.

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