PAPER AWARDS

ACI CONCRETE INTERNATIONAL AWARD


ACI SYMPOSIUM VOLUMES AWARD


Mete A. Sozen Award for Excellence in Structural Research


Wason Medal for Materials Research


Wason Medal for Most Meritorious Paper


ACI Construction Award - RETIRED


ACI Design Award - RETIRED


ACI awards are granted by the Board of Direction on the recommendation of an Awards Committee. The designated recipients of the awards are invited to attend The ACI Concrete Convention in the fall to receive the awards and present awarded paper at paper session.



ACI CONCRETE INTERNATIONAL AWARD


The ACI Concrete International Award may be bestowed annually, but not necessarily each year, on the author(s) of articles published by Concrete International magazine that clearly exemplifies knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world. Peer review is not required.

Recipients given with year of award presented and title of paper:

F2023

James E. Klinger, Oscar R. Antommattei, Aron Csont, Trevor Prater, Michael Damme, and Bruce A. Suprenant for their paper, “Reinforcement Congestion in Cast-in-Place Concrete,” Concrete International, December 2022, pp. 49- 59

F2022

Paul Beagley, Tim Manherz, Peter J. Ruttura, Bruce A. Suprenant, and Eldon “Tipp” Tipping for their paper, “Establishing Thickness Tolerances for Parking Lot Slabs,” Concrete International, July 2021, pp. 25-35

F2021

Scott Tarr for his paper, “Concrete Q&A: Design and Construction of Slabs-on-Ground,” Concrete International, November 2020, pp. 87-88


ACI SYMPOSIUM VOLUMES AWARD


The ACI Symposium Volumes Award may be bestowed annually, but not necessarily each year, to the author or authors of the best overall article published in an ACI Symposium Volume that year.


Recipients given with year of award presented and title of paper:


F2023

Amir Gheitasi, Christopher R. Gentz, Andrew Foden, and Biniam Aregawi for their paper, “Diagnostic Load Testing and Refined Analysis of Concrete Box Culverts,” SP-352-07, May 2022, pp. 91-115

F2022

Sarah Bergmann, Manfred Curbach, Josef Hegger, and Sebastian May for their paper, “Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete T Beams Using Carbon Reinforced Concrete,” SP-345-13, February 2021, pp. 169-184

F2021

Kjell Tore Fosså, Anton Gjørven, Kåre O. Hæreid, Jameel Khalifa, and Widianto for their paper, “Hebron Offshore Concrete Gravity-Based-Structure: Novel Design and Construction Techniques,” SP-337-02, January 2020, pp. 21-39



Mete A. Sozen Award for Excellence in Structural Research


The Mete A. Sozen Award for Excellence in Structural Research may be bestowed annually, but not necessarily each year, on the author(s) of a peer-reviewed ACI Structural Journal paper published by the Institute that describes a notable achievement in experimental or analytical research that advances the theory or practice of structural engineering and, most importantly, recommends how the research can be applied to design. Beginning in 2021, this award is specific to ACI Structural Journal publications.


This award originated in 1970 as the Raymond C. Reese Structural Research Award until the name was changed in 1991 to the ACI Structural Research Award. In 2004, the name was changed again to the Chester Paul Siess Award for Excellence in Structural Research. In 2020, the name was changed again to the Mete A. Sozen Award for Excellence in Structural Research. The award is a plaque.


Recipients given with year of award presented and title of paper:


F2023

Víctor Aguilar Vidal , Robert W. Barnes, and Andrzej S. Nowak for their paper, “Strength Reduction Factors for ACI 318 Strut-and-Tie Method for Deep Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, March 2022, pp. 103-112

F2022

Erick A. Burgos, Mohammad Sajedul Huq, Andrés Lepage, and Rémy D. Lequesne for their paper, “High-Strength Steel Bars in Earthquake-Resistant Reinforced Concrete T-Shaped Walls,” ACI Structural Journal, January 2021, pp. 215-226

F2021

Youngjae Choi and Shih-Ho Chao for their paper, “Analysis and Design of Double-Beam Coupling Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, September 2020, pp. 79-95

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2021

Carlos Meléndez, Luis Pallarés, Juan Sagaseta, and Pedro Miguel Sosa for their paper, “Refined Three-Dimensional Strut-and-Tie Model for Analysis and Design of Four-Pile Caps,” ACI Structural Journal, July 2019, pp. 15-29

2020

Mohammed Galal El-Gendy and Ehab El-Salakawy for their paper, “Lateral Displacement Deformability of GFRP-RC Slab-Column Edge Connections,” SP 327-52, November 2018, pp. 52.1-52.20

2019

Yail J. Kim and Abdulaziz Alqurashi for their paper, “Thermomechanical Relaxation of CFRP Sheets Bonded to a Concrete Substrate,” ACI Structural Journal, March 2017, pp. 555-564

2018

Giorgio Talotti Proestos, Gwang-Min Bae, Jae-Yeol Cho, Evan C. Bentz, and Michael P. Collins for their paper, “Influence of High-Strength Bars on Shear Response of Containment Walls,” ACI Structural Journal, Sept.-Oct. 2016, pp. 917-927

2017

Vesna Terzic and Božidar Stojadinović for their paper, “Evaluation of Post-Earthquake Axial Load Capacity of Circular Bridge Columns,” ACI Structural Journal, Jan.-Feb. 2015, pp. 23-33

2016

H. S. Lew, Yihai Bao, Santiago Pujol, and Mete A. Sozen for their paper, “Experimental Study of Reinforced Concrete Assemblies under Column Removal Scenario,” ACI Structural Journal, July-Aug. 2014, pp. 881-892

2015

Sungjin Bae and Oguzhan Bayrak for their paper, "Examination of Stress Block Parameters for High-Strength Concrete in the Context of ACI 318 Code," SP 293, October 2013, pp. 59-77

2014

Amr Hosny, Hatem M. Seliem, Sami H. Rizkalla, and Paul Zia for their paper: "Development Length of Unconfined Conventional and High-Strength Steel Reinforcing Bars," ACI Structural Journal, Sept.-Oct. 2012, pp. 655-664

2013

Jason Barrington, David Dickson, Luke A. Bisby, and Tim Stratford for their paper: "Strain Development and Hoop Strain Efficiency in FRP-Confined Square Columns," SP 275-09, March 2011

2012

Kyoung-Kyu Choi and Hong-Gun Park for their paper, “Evaluation of Inelastic Deformation Capacity of Beams Subjected to Cyclic Loading,” ACI Structural Journal, September-October 2010, pp. 507-519

2011

Shih-Ho (Simon) Chao, Antoine E. Naaman, and Gustavo J. Parra-Montesinos for their paper: “Bond Behavior of Reinforcing Bars in Tensile Strain-Hardening Fiber-Reinforced Cement Composites,” ACI Structural Journal, Nov.-Dec. 2009, pp. 897-906

2010

Aurelio Muttoni for his paper, "Punching Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Slabs without Transverse Reinforcement," ACI Structural Journal, July-Aug. 2008, pp. 440-450

2009

Kyoung-Kyu Choi, Hong-Gun Park, and James K. Wight for their paper: “Shear Strength of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beams without Web Reinforcement,” ACI Structural Journal, January-February 2007, pp. 12 - 21

2008

M. Keith Thompson, James O. Jirsa, and John E. Breen for their paper, "Behavior and Capacity of Headed Reinforcement," ACI Structural Journal, V. 103, No. 4, July-Aug. 2006 pp. 522-530

2007

Kenneth J. Elwood and Jack P. Moehle for their paper "Axial Capacity Model for Shear-Damaged Columns," V. 102, No. 4, July-Aug. 2005, ACI Structural Journal, pp. 578-587

2006

Eric M. Hines, Jose I. Restrepo, and Frieder Seible for their V. 101 paper, "Force-Displacement Characterization of Well-Confined Bridge Piers," July-Aug. 2004, ACI Structural Journal, 101-S54

2005

Robert W. Barnes, John W. Grove, and Ned H. Burns for their V. 100 paper, "Experimental Assessment of Factors Affecting Transfer Length," Nov.-Dec. 2003, ACI Structural Journal, 100-S76

2004

James G. MacGregor for his paper, "Derivation of Strut-and-Tie Models for the 2002 ACI Code," published in SP-208, Examples for the Design of Structural Concrete with Strut-and-Tie Models

2003

Carlos G. Quintero-Febres, and James K. Wight for their V. 98 paper "Experimental Study of Reinforced Concrete Interior Wide Beam-Column Connections Subjected to Lateral Loading," July-Aug. 2001, ACI Structural Journal, 98-S55

2002

Mervyn J. Kowalsky, M. J. Nigel Priestley, and Frieder Seible for their V. 97 paper "Dynamic Behavior of Lighweight Concrete Bridges," Jul.-Aug. 2000, ACI Structural Journal, 97-S63

2001

Ashraf El-Bahy, Sashi Kunnath, William Stone, and Andrew Taylor for their V. 96 paper "Cumulative Seismic Damage of Circular Bridge Columns: Variable Amplitude Tests," Sept.-Oct. 1999, ACI Structural Journal, 96-S78

2000

Robert K. Dowell, Frieder Seible, and Edward L. Wilson for their V. 95 paper "Pivot Hysteresis Model for Reinforced Concrete Members," Sept.-Oct. 1998, ACI Structural Journal, 95-S55

1999

Shamim A. Sheikh and Shafik S. Khoury for their V. 94 paper, "Performance-Based Approach for Design of Confining Steel in Tied Columns," Jul.-Aug. 1997, ACI Structural Journal, 94-S39

1998

Michael P. Collins, Denis Mitchell, Perry Adebar, and Frank J. Vecchio for their V. 93 paper "General Shear Design Method," Jan.-Feb. 1996, ACI Structural Journal, 93-S5

1997

William C. Stone, Geraldine S. Cheok, and John F. Stanton for their V. 92 paper "Performance of Hybrid Moment-Resisting Precast Beam-Column Concrete Connections Subjected to Cyclic Loading," Mar.-Apr. 1995, ACI Structural Journal, 92-S22

1996

Hossain Hadji-Ghaffari, Oan Chul Choi, David Darwin, and Steven L. McCabe for their V. 93 paper "Bond of Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement: Cover, Casting Position, Slump, and Consolidation," Jan.-Feb. 1994, ACI Structural Journal, 91-S7

1995

Bilal S. Hamad and James O. Jirsa for their V. 92 paper "Strength of Epoxy-Coated Reinforced Bar Splices Confined with Transverse Reinforcement," Jan.-Feb. 1993, ACI Structural Journal, 90-S10

1994

Nader Panahshahi, Richard N. White, and Peter Gergely for their V. 91 paper "Reinforced Concrete Compression Lap Splices under Inelastic Cyclic Loading," Mar.-Apr. 1992, ACI Structural Journal, 89-S18

1993

Kent A. Paulson, Arthur H. Nilson, and Kenneth C. Hover for their V. 88 paper, “Long-Term Deflection of High-Strength Concrete Beams,” Mar.-Apr. 1991, ACI Materials Journal, 88-M25

1992

Sung-Woo Shin, Mahmoud Kamara, and Satyendra K. Ghosh for their paper "Flexural Ductility, Strength Prediction, and Hysteretic Behavior of Ultra-High-Strength Concrete Members," published in SP-121, High Strength Concrete-Second International Symposium

1991

Neil M. Hawkins, Aibin Bao, and Jun Yamazaki for their V. 86 paper "Moment Transfer from Concrete Slabs to Columns," Nov.-Dec. 1989, ACI Structural Journal, 86-S70

1990

Sher Ali Mirza, Richard W. Furlong, and John S. Ma for their V. 85 paper "Flexural Shear and Ledge Reinforced Concrete Inverted T-Girders," July-Aug. 1988, ACI Structural Journal, 85-S49

1989

Robert Park and M. J. Nigel Priestley for their V. 84 paper "Strength and Ductility of Concrete Bridge Columns Under Seismic Loading," Jan.-Feb. 1987, ACI Structural Journal, 84-S8

1988

James G. MacGregor and David M. Rogowsky for their paper "Design of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 8

1987

Ahmet E. Aktan, Vitelmo V. Bertero, Finley A. Charney, and Richard Sause for their paper "Earthquake Simulator Tests and Associated Experimental, Analytical and Correlation Studies of One-Fifth Scale Model," published in SP-84, Earthquake Effects on Reinforced Concrete Structures, U.S.-Japan Research

1986

W. Gene Corley, J. D. Aristizabal-Ochoa, Kwok-Nam Shiu, and R. G. Oesterle for their V. 81 paper "Web Crushing of Reinforced Concrete Structural Walls"

1985

Frank J. Heger and Mehdi S. Zarghamee for their V. 80 paper "Buckling of Thin Concrete Domes"

1984

Robert Park, M. J. Nigel Priestley, and Brian D. Scott for their V. 79 paper "Stress-Strain Behavior of Concrete Confined by Overlapping Hoops at Low and High Strain Rates"

1983

Thomas Paulay and Roy G. Taylor for their V. 78 paper "Slat Coupling of Earthquake-Resisting Shearwalls"

1982

Thomas Paulay for his paper "Deterministic Design Procedure for Ductile Frames in Seismic Areas," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 2

1981

Neil M. Hawkins and Denis Mitchell for their paper "Progressive Collapse of Flat Plate Structures"

1980

Anders Losberg for his V. 75 paper "Pavements and Slabs on Grade with Structurally Active Reinforcement"

1979

John E. Breen, James O. Jirsa, and C. O. Orangun for their V. 74 paper "A Reevaluation of Test Data on Development Length and Splices"

1978

Neil M. Hawkins for his V. 73 paper "Fatigue Design Considerations for Reinforcement in Concrete Bridge Decks"

1977

John Minor and James O. Jirsa for their V. 72 paper "Behavior of Bend Bar Anchorages"

1976

Denis Mitchell and Michael P. Collins for their V. 71 paper "Diagonal Compression Field Theory-A Rational Model for Structural Concrete in Pure Torsion"

1975

B. Vijaya Rangan and A. S. Hall for their V. 70 paper "Strength of Rectangular Prestressed Concrete Beams in Combined Torsion, Bending, and Shear"

1974

Phil M. Ferguson and K. S. Rajagopalan for their V. 69 paper "Distributed Loads Creating Combined Torsion, Bending, and Shear on L-Beams with Stirrups"

1973

Alexander Placas and Paul E. Regan for their V. 68 paper "Shear Failure of Reinforced Concrete Beams"

1972

James G. MacGregor, John E. Breen, and Edward O. Pfrang for their V. 67 paper "Design of Slender Concrete Columns"


Wason Medal for Materials Research


The Wason Medal for Materials Research may be bestowed annually, but not necessarily each year, on the author(s) of a peer-reviewed ACI Materials Journal paper published by the Institute that makes extraordinary contributions or impact on the state of knowledge of cement-based materials used in the construction industry. Beginning in 2021, this award is specific to ACI Materials Journal publications.


Recipients given with year of award presented and title of paper:


F2023

Hai Zhu, Dhanushika Gunatilake Mapa, Catherine Lucero, Kyle A. Riding, and Abla Zayed for their paper “Effect of Slag Characteristics on Adiabatic Temperature Rise of Blended Concrete,” ACI Materials Journal, January 2022, pp. 117-131

F2022

Yohan Jacquet, Vincent Picandet, and Arnaud Perrot for their paper “Characterization of Tensile Behavior of Fresh Cementitious Materials,” ACI Materials Journal, November 2021, pp. 217-226

F2021

Deborah Glosser, O. Burkan Isgor, and W. Jason Weiss for their paper, “Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamic Modeling Framework for Ordinary Portland Cement/Supplementary Cementitious Material Systems,” ACI Materials Journal, November 2020, pp. 111-123

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2021

Leo Barcley and Mervyn J. Kowalsky for their paper, “Critical Bending Strain of Reinforcing Steel and the Buckled Bar Tension Test,” ACI Materials Journal, May 2019, pp. 53-61

2020

Mohammad Tiznobaik and Mohamed T. Bassuoni for their paper, “Dielectric Response of Concrete: Hardening and Hydration Development,” ACI Materials Journal, November 2018, pp. 945-955

2019

Ara A. Jeknavorian, Josephine Cheung, Eric Koehler, and Peter Zhou for their paper, “Fly Ash Concrete with Low Portland Cement Content,” Concrete International, January 2017, pp. 31-37

2018

Hocine Siad, Mohamed Lachemi, Mustafa Şahmaran, and Khandaker M. Anwar Hossain for their paper, “Preconditioning Method for Accelerated Testing of Concrete under Sulfate Attack,” ACI Materials Journal, July-Aug. 2016, pp. 493-504

2017

Christof Schröfl and Viktor Mechtcherine for their paper, “Sorption Kinetics of Superabsorbent Polymers in Cement Pastes Quantified by Neutron Radiography,” SP 302-28, June 2015, pp. 371-385

2016

Hugh H. Wang, Delia de Leon Guajardo, and Hamid Farzam for their paper, “C4AF Reactivity—Chemistry and Hydration of Industrial Cement,” ACI Materials Journal, Mar.-Apr. 2014, pp. 201-210

2015

Rajaram Dhole, Michael D. A. Thomas, Kevin J. Folliard, and Thano Drimalas for their paper, “Characterization of Fly Ashes for Sulfate Resistance,” ACI Materials Journal, Mar.-Apr. 2013, pp. 159-168

2014

Kambiz Raoufi and W. Jason Weiss for their paper, "Corrosion and Service Life Estimates for Internally Cured Concrete," SP 290-11, September 2012

2013

Alessandro P. Fantilli, Hirozo Mihashi, Paolo Vallini, and Bernardino M. Chiaia for their paper, "Equivalent Confinement in HPFRCC Columns Measured by Triaxial Test," ACI Materials Journal, January-February 2011, pp. 159 - 166

2012

Mike Benjamin Otieno, Mark G. Alexander, and Hans Beushausen for their paper, “Suitability of Various Measurement Techniques for Assessing Corrosion in Cracked Concrete,” ACI Materials Journal, September-October 2010, pp. 481-489

2011

Kyle A. Riding, Jonathan L. Poole, Anton K. Schindler, Maria C. G. Juenger, and Kevin J. Folliard for their paper: “Effects of Construction Time and Coarse Aggregate on Bridge Deck Cracking,” ACI Materials Journal, Sep.-Oct. 2009, pp. 448-454

2010

Michael D. A. Thomas, Allan Scott, Theodore W. Bremner, Alain Bilodeau, and Donna C. Day for their paper, "Performance of Slag Concrete in Marine Environment," ACI Materials Journal, November-December 2008, pp. 628-634

2009

Pietro Lura, Brad Pease, Guy B. Mazzotta, Farshad Rajabipour, and Jason Weiss for their paper: “Influence of Shrinkage-Reducing Admixtures on Development of Plastic Shrinkage Cracks,” ACI Materials Journal, March-April 2007, pp. 187-194

2008

L. Javier Malvar and Larry R. Lenke for their paper, "Efficiency of Fly Ash in Mitigating Alkali-Silica Reaction Based on Chemical Composition," ACI Materials Journal, V. 103, No. 5, Sept.-Oct. 2006, pp. 319-326

2007

Dale P. Bentz, Pietro Lura, and John W. Roberts, for their paper, "Mixture Proportioning for Internal Curing," published in Concrete International, V. 27, No. 2, Feb. 2005, pp. 35-40

2006

Anton K. Schindler for his paper, "Effect of Temperature on Hydration of Cementitious Materials," Jan.-Feb. 2004, ACI Materials Journal, 101-M09

2005

Byung Hwan Oh and Soo Wan Cho for their V. 100 paper, "Nonlinear Analysis of Temperature and Moisture Distributions in Early-Age Concrete Structures Based on Degree of Hydration," Sept.-Oct. 2003, ACI Materials Journal, 100-M41

2004

Long T. Phan and Nicholas J. Carino for their V. 99 paper, "Effects of Test Conditions and Mixture Proportions on Behavior of High-Strength Concrete Exposed to High Temperatures," Jan.-Feb. 2002, ACI Materials Journal, 99-M8

2003

Paulo J.M. Monteiro, Kome Shomglin, H.R. Wenk, and Nicole P. Hasparyk for their V.98 paper, "Effect of Aggregate Deformation on Alkali-Silica Reaction," published in ACI Material Journal, No. 2, Mar.-Apr. 2001, pp. 179-183, 98-M20

2002

Ulla Hjorth Jakobsen, Peter Laugesen, and Niels Thaulow for their paper, "Determination of Water-Cement Ratio in Hardened Concrete by Optical Fluorescence Microscopy," Water-Cement Ratio and Other Durability Parameters-Techniques for Determination, published in SP-191, M.S. Khan, ed., pp. 27-41

2001

Ronald G. Burg, Michael A. Caldarone, Guy Detwiler, Daniel C. Jansen, and Terry J. Willems for their paper, "Compression Testing of HSC: Latest Technology," published in Concrete International, V. 21

2000

Thomas D. Bush, Jr., for his paper, "Laboratory Test Procedures for Evaluating Concrete Treated with Sealers," July-Aug. 1998, ACI Materials Journal, 95-M41

1999

Ping Gu, Sandra Elliot, Roumianna Hristova, James J. Beaudoin, Réjean Brousseau, and Bruce Baldock for their paper, "Study of Corrosion Inhibitor Performance in Chloride Contaminated Concrete by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy," Sept.-Oct. 1997, ACI Materials Journal, 94-M46

1998

Michael D. A. Thomas, and John D. Matthews for their paper, "Chloride Penetration and Reinforcement Corrosion in Fly Ash Concrete Exposed to a Marine Environment," published in SP-163, Concrete in Marine Environment

1997

Nemkumar Banthia and Jean-Francois Trottier for their V. 92 papers "Test Methods for Flexural Toughness Characterization of Fiber Reinforced Concrete: Some Concerns and a Proposition (Part I)," Jan.-Feb. 1995, ACI Materials Journal, 92-M6; and "Concrete Reinforced with Deformed Steel Fibers-Part II: Toughness Characterization," Mar.-Apr. 1995, ACI Materials Journal, 92-M16

1996

José Duchesne and Marc-André Berubé for their V. 91 paper, "Available Alkalies from Supplementary Cementing Materials," May-June. 1994, ACI Materials Journal, 91-M28

1995

Emmanuel K. Attiogbe for his V. 90 paper "Mean Spacing of Air Voids in Hardened Concrete," Mar.-Apr. 1993, ACI Materials Journal, 90-M19

1994

Nicholas J. Carino, and Rajesh C. Tank for their V. 89 paper "Maturity Functions for Concretes Made with Various Cements and Admixtures," Mar.-Apr. 1992, ACI Materials Journal, 89-M21

1993

Vagelis G. Papadakis, Costas G. Vayenas, and Michael N. Fardis for their V. 88 paper "Fundamental Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Concrete Carbonation," Jul.-Aug. 1991, ACI Materials Journal, 88-M43

1992

Francois Saucier, Michel Pigeon, and Patrick Plante for their V. 87 paper "Air-Void Stability Part III: Field Tests of Superplasticised Concretes," Jan.-Feb. 1990, ACI Materials Journal, 87-M1

1991

Mary J. Sansalone and Nicholas J. Carino for their V. 86 paper "Detecting Delaminations in Concrete Slabs With and Without Overlays Using the Impact-Echo Method," Mar.-Apr. 1989, ACI Materials Journal, 86-M18

1990

Grant T. Halvorsen for his paper "Code Requirements for Crack Control," published in SP-104, Concrete and Concrete Construction

1989

T. Carmichael, R. Douglas Hooton, Prenab K. Mukherjee, and Val R. Sturrup for their paper "Evaluation and Prediction of Concrete Durability-Ontario Hydro's Experience," published in SP-100, Concrete Durability

1988

P. Kumar Mehta for his V. 83 paper "Effect of Fly Ash Composition in Sulfate Resistance of Cement"

1987

Bruce J. Giza and William C. Stone for their paper "The Effect of Geometry and Aggregate on the Reliability of the Pullout Test," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 7

1986

Nicholas J. Carino for his paper "Laboratory Study of Flaw Detection by the Pulse-Echo Method," published in SP-82, In Situ/Nondestructive Testing of Concrete

1985

George C. Hoff and Alan D. Buck for their V. 80 paper "Considerations in the Prevention of Damage to Concrete Frozen at Early Ages"

1984

Yasuhiko Yamamoto and Masaki Kobayashi for their paper "Use of Mineral Fines in High Strength Concrete-Water Requirements and Strength," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 4

1983

Tony C. Liu for his V. 78 paper "Abrasion Resistance of Concrete"

1982

J. Floyd Best and Ralph O. Lane for their paper "Testing for Optimum Pumpability of Concrete," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 2

1981

L. M. Meyer and W. F. Perenchio for their paper "Theory of Concrete Slump Loss as Related to the Use of Chemical Admixtures," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 1

1980

H. S. Lew and T. W. Reichard for their paper "Prediction of Strength of Concrete from Maturity," published in SP-56, Accelerated Strength Testing

1979

Phillip B. Bamforth and Roger D. Browne for their V. 74 paper "Tests to Establish Concrete Pumpability"

1978

V. M. Malhotra for his ACI monograph Testing Hardened Concrete: Nondestructive Methods

1977

George W. Washa and Kurt F. Wendt for work reported in their V. 72 paper "Fifty Year Properties of Concrete"

1976

Colin D. Johnston and Ronald A. Coleman for two papers published in SP-44, Fiber Reinforced Concrete: "Steel Fiber Reinforced Mortar and Concrete: A Review of Mechanical Properties," by Johnson; and "Strength and Deformation of Steel Fiber Reinforced Mortar in Uniaxial Tension," by Johnson and Coleman

1975

Norbert K. Becker and Cameron MacInnis for work reported in their V. 70 paper "Theoretical Method for Predicting the Shrinkage of Concrete"

1974

Tony C. Liu, Arthur H. Nilson, and Floyd O. Slate for work reported in their V. 69 paper "Stress-Strain Response and Fracture of Concrete in Uniaxial and Biaxial Compression"

1973

Rajinder Paul Lohtia and K. W. Nasser for work reported in their V. 68 papers "Creep of Mass Concrete at High Temperatures," and "Mass Concrete Properties at High Temperatures"

1972

G. L. Kalousek and E. J. Benton for work reported in their V. 67 paper "Mechanism of Seawater Attack on Cement Pastes"

1971

J. T. Dikeou, L. E. Kukacka, J. E. Backstrom, and M. Steinberg for work reported in their V. 66 paper "Polymerization Makes Tougher Concrete"

1970

W. Gene Corley and Neil M. Hawkins for work reported in their V. 65 paper "Shearhead Reinforcement Slabs"

Recipients given with year of award presented:

1969

Larry E. Farmer, Phil M. Ferguson, Ugur Ersoy

1968

Alan D. Buck, W. L. Dolch

1967

D. N. Acharya, K. O. Kemp

1966

M. L. James, L. D. Lutes, G. M. Smith

1965

Thomas T. C. Hsu, Floyd O. Slate, Gerald M. Sturman, George Winter, Stanley Olsefski

1964

J. J. Hromadik

1963

Elmo C. Higginson

1961

Henry T. Toennies

1960

Boris Bresler, K. S. Pister

1959

F. T. Mavis, M. J. Greaves

1958

Phil M. Ferguson

1957

Kenneth R. Lauer, Floyd O. Slate

1956

Keith G. Moody, Ivan M. Viest, Richard C. Elstner, Eivind Hognestad

1955

Thomas B. Kennedy, Katharine Mather

1954

Phil M. Ferguson, J. Neils Thompson

1953

Charles H. Scholer, Gerald M. Smith

1952

W. J. McCoy, A. G. Caldwell

1951

John R. Leslie, William J. Cheesman

1950

Thomas M. Kelly, Louis Schuman, F. B. Hornibrook

1949

Richard C. Mielenz, Kenneth T. Greene, Elton J. Benton

1948

Treval C. Powers, Theodore L. Brownyard

1947

Charles E. Wuerpel

1946

Bartlett G. Long, Henry J. Kurtz, Thomas A. Sandenaw

1945

Harrison F. Gonnerman

1944

Vernon P. Jensen

1943

Myron A. Swayze

1942

Louis R. Forbrich

1941

George W. Washa

1940

Treval C. Powers

1939

Thomas E. Stanton, Lester C. Meder

1938

Frank E. Richar, R. A. Olson

1937

J. R. Shank

1936

Ben Moreell, Douglas E. Parsons, A. H. Stang

1935

A. G. Timms, N. H. Withey

1933

Treval C. Powers

1932

Morton O. Withey

1930

Harrison F. Gonnerman, Paul M. Woodworth

1929

S. C. Hollister


Wason Medal for Most Meritorious Paper


The Wason Medal for Most Meritorious Paper was founded in 1917 by Leonard C. Wason, Past President of ACI, and has been awarded continually since that date. It is awarded each year to the author or authors of the most meritorious paper published by the Institute. All original papers are eligible. The medal is mounted in a shadow box.


Recipients given with year of award presented and title of paper:


F2023

Benjamin Worsfold, Jack P. Moehle, and John F. Silva for their paper, “Moment Transfer at Column-Foundation Connections: Physical Tests,” ACI Structural Journal, September 2022, pp. 95-110

F2022

Fernando Martirena, Karen Scrivener, and Franco Zunino for their paper, “Limestone Calcined Clay Cements (LC3),” ACI Materials Journal, May 2021, pp. 49-60

F2021

Emmanuel K. Attiogbe for his paper, “Compliance Concept in Protection of Concrete from Freeze-Thaw Damage,” ACI Materials Journal, November 2020, pp. 187-200

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2021

Nawaf K. Alotaibi, Wassim Michel Ghannoum, and James O. Jirsa for their paper, “Shear Behavior of Full-Scale Reinforced Concrete Members Strengthened with Anchored Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strips,” ACI Structural Journal, November 2019, pp. 227-240

2020

Jacob D. Henschen, Daniel I. Castaneda, and David A. Lange for their paper, “Formwork Pressure Model for Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Pressure Decay,” ACI Materials Journal, May 2018, pp. 339-348

2019

Johan Silfwerbrand for his paper “Bonded Concrete Overlays,” Concrete International, May 2017, pp. 31-36

2018

N.J. (John) Gardner, Lloyd Keller, Kamal H. Khayat, David A. Lange, and Ahmed R. Omran for their paper “Field Measurements of SCC Lateral Pressure—Toronto 2014,” Concrete International, June 2016, pp. 42-50

2017

Yu-Chen Ou and Dimas Pramudya Kurniawan for their paper “Effect of Axial Compression on Shear Behavior of High-Strength Reinforced Concrete Columns,” ACI Structural Journal, Mar.-Apr. 2015, pp. 209-220

2016

Rémy D. Lequesne and José A. Pincheira for their paper “Proposed Revisions to the Strength-Reduction Factor for Axially Loaded Members,” Concrete International, September 2014, pp. 43-49

2015

R. Douglas Hooton, Chris Rogers, Carole Anne MacDonald, and Terrance Ramlochan for their paper "Twenty-Year Field Evaluation of Alkali-Silica Reaction Mitigation," ACI Materials Journal, Sept.-Oct. 2013, pp. 539-548

2014

Alejandro Pérez Caldentey, Patricio Padilla Lavaselli, Aurelio Muttoni, and Miguel Fernández Ruiz for their paper "Effect of Load Distribution and Variable Depth on Shear Resistance of Slender Beams without Stirrups," ACI Structural Journal, Sept.-Oct. 2012, pp. 595-603

2013

W. Calvin McCall for his paper "How to Develop Better Project Specifications," Concrete International, June 2011, pp. 41-46

2012

Hai H. Dinh, Gustavo J. Parra-Montesinos, and James K. Wight for their paper “Shear Behavior of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beams without Strirrup Reinforcement,” ACI Structural Journal, September-October 2010, pp. 597-606

2011

Selçuk Saatci and Frank J. Vecchio for their paper “Effects of Shear Mechanisms on Impact Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, Jan.-Feb. 2009, pp. 78-86

2010

Gary J. Klein for his paper "Curved-Bar Nodes," Concrete International, September 2008, pp. 42-47

2009

Thomas H.-K. Kang, James M. LaFave, Ian N. Robertson, and Neil M. Hawkins for their paper “Post-Tensioned Slab-Column Connections,” Concrete International, April 2007, pp. 70 - 77

2008

Mete A. Sozen for his paper "The Building of a Building Code," Concrete International, V. 28, No. 5, May 2006, pp. 45-50

2007

Matthew Offenberg for his paper "Producing Pervious Pavements," published in Concrete International, V. 27, No. 3, Mar. 2005, pp. 50-54

2006

Eric M. Hines and Frieder Seible for their V. 101 paper "Web Crushing Capacity in Hollow Rectangular Bridge Piers," July-Aug. 2004, ACI Structural Journal, 101-S57

2005

Murat Saatcioglu for his paper "Design of High-Strength Concrete Colums for Strength and Ductility," published in SP-213, The Art and Science of Structural Concrete Design

2004

Norman L. Scott for his paper "In Construction, Who is Responsible for What?" published in Concrete International, V. 24

2003

Salah A. Altoubat and David A. Lange for their V. 98 paper "Creep, Shrinkage, and Cracking of Restrained Concrete at Early Age," July-Aug. 2001, ACI Structural Journal, 98-M35

2002

Frédéric Légeron and Partick Paultre for their V. 97 paper "Behavior of High-Strength Concrete Columns under Cyclic Flexure and Constant Axial Load," V. 97, No. 4, Jul.-Aug. 2000, ACI Structural Journal, 97-S62

2001

Richard W. Burrows for his paper "The Visible and Invisible Cracking of Concrete," January 1999 ACI Monograph No.11

2000

Stephen L. Amey, Dwayne A. Johnson, Matthew A. Miltenberger, and Hamid Farzam for their V. 95 paper "Predicting the Service Life of Concrete Marine Structures: An Environmental Methodology," March/April 1998 ACI Structural Journal, 95-S20

1999

Hisham H. H. Ibrahim and James G. MacGregor for their V. 94 paper "Modification of the ACI Rectangular Stress Block for High-Strength Concrete," Jan.-Feb. 1997 ACI Structural Journal, 94-S5

1998

Frederick R. Keith and Jerry A. Holland for their paper "And the Owner Said, "Let There be Light...and No Floor Joints or Cracks," published in Concrete International, V. 18

1997

M. J. Nigel Priestley for his paper "Myths and Fallacies in Earthquake Engineering-Conflicts between Design and Reality," published in SP-157, Recent Developments in Lateral Force Transfer in Buildings

1996

Peter H. Emmons, Alexander M. Vaysburd, and James E. McDonald for their V. 91 paper "Concrete Repair in the Future Turn of the Century-Any Problems?" published in Concrete International, V. 16

1995

George C. Hoff for his V. 90 paper "High Strength Lightweight Aggregate Concrete for Arctic Applications-Part I" published in SP-136, Structural Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Performance

1994

Terry J. Fricks for his V. 89 paper "Cracking in Floor Slabs," published in Concrete International, V. 14

1993

Vincent E. Sagan, Peter Gergely, and Richard N. White for their V. 88 paper "Behavior and Design of Noncontact Lap Splices Subjected to Repeated Inelastic Tensile Loading"

1992

John J. Roller and Henry G. Russell for their V. 87 paper "Shear Strength of High Strength Concrete Beams with Web Reinforcement"

1991

Shrinivas B. Bhide and Michael P. Collins for their V. 86 paper "Influence of Axial Tension on the Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Members," Sept.-Oct. 1989 ACI Structural Journal, 86-S55

1990

William R. Anthony for his paper "Concrete Buildings-New Formwork Perspectives," published in SP-107, Forming Economical Concrete Buildings (1988)

1989

Robert F. Ytterberg for his three part series "Shrinkage and Curling of Slabs on Grade," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 9

1988

H. S. Lew and John L. Gross for their paper "Analysis of Shoring Loads and Slab Capacity for Multistory Concrete Construction," published in SP-90, Forming Economical Concrete Buildings (1986)

1987

Arthur H. Nilson for his paper "Design Implications of Current Research on High-Strength Concrete," published in SP-87, High Strength Concrete

1986

Salvador Martinez, Arthur H. Nilson and Floyd O. Slate for their V. 81 paper "Spirally Reinforced High-Strength Concrete Columns"

1985

Robert B. Johnson for his paper "Seven Story Concrete Brackets Support Office Tower" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 5

1984

Ernest K. Schrader for his paper "The First Concrete Gravity Dam Designed and Built for Roller Compacted Construction Methods" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 4

1983

J. Stephen Ford, Donald C. Chang, and John E. Breen for their V. 78 four-paper series on "Strength and Deformation Capacity of Columns and Multipanel Frames" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 3

1982

Rudolph C. Valore, Jr. for his paper "Calculation of U-Values of Hollow Concrete Masonry" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 2

1981

Russell S. Fling for his paper "Using ACI 318 the Easy Way" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 1

1980

Robert E. Tobin for his V. 75 paper "Flow Cone Sand Tests"

1979

James M. Shilstone for his V. 74 paper "Concrete Construction-Making the Process Work"

1978

James R. Libby for his V. 73 paper "Segmental Box Girder Bridge Superstructure Design"

1977

Jose L. G. Marques and James O. Jirsa for their V. 72 paper "A Study of Hooked Bar Anchorages in Beam-Column Joints"

1976

Milton H. Wills for his V. 71 paper "Lightweight Particle Shape Effect on Structural Concrete"

1975

Frank A. Randall, Jr. for his V. 70 paper "Historical Notes on Structural Safety"

1974

Y. C. Yang for his V. 69 paper "Terminal Road Bridges for San Francisco International Airport"

1973

David R. Lankard, Donald L. Birkimer, F. Frederick Fondriest, and M. Jack Snyder for their paper "Effects of Moisture Content on the Structural Properties of Portland Cement Concrete Exposed to Temperature up to 500 F," published in SP-25, Temperature and Concrete

1972

James G. MacGregor, John E. Breen, and Edward O. Pfrang for their V. 67 paper "Design of Slender Concrete Columns"

1971

Mark Fintel and Fazlur R. Khan for their V. 66 paper "Shock-Absorbing Soft Story Concept for Multistory Earthquake Structures"

1970

Hubert Woods for his ACI Monograph Durability in Concrete Construction

Recipients given with year of award presented:

1969

G. N. J. Kani

1968

Torben C. Hansen, Leif Ericksson

1967

Alan H. Mattock

1966

B. P. Sinha, Kurt H. Gerstle, Leonard G. Tulin

1965

J. A. Hanson

1964

Paul Fischer

1963

M. O. Withey

1962

Hubert Rusch

1961

Robert A. Williamson

1960

James E. Backstrom, Richard W. Burrows, Harry L. Flack, Richard C. Mielenz, Vladimir E. Wolkodoff

1959

John R. Brotchie

1958

R. E. Copeland

1957

Lewis H. Tuthill, William A. Cordon

1956

Charles S. Whitney, Boyd G. Anderson, Edward Cohen

1955

Rudolph C. Valore, Jr.

1954

David Watstein

1953

Charles S. Whitney, Boyd G. Anderson, Mario G. Salvadori

1952

Walter H. Price

1951

Harry F. Thomson

1950

Chester P. Siess, Nathan M. Newmark

1949

Frank H. Jackson, Harold Allen

1948

Carl A. Menzel

1947

Gerald Pickett

1946

Clarence Rawhauser

1945

W. Mack Angas, E. M. Shanley, John J. Erickson

1944

P. J. Halloran, Kenneth H. Talbot

1943

Hugo C. Fischer

1942

Jacob Fruchtbaum

1941

R. E. Copeland, C. C. Carlson

1940

Herbert J. Gilkey, S. J. Chamberlin, R. W. Beal

1939

Wilbur M. Wilson, Ralph W. Kluge

1938

Roderick B. Young

1937

George A. Maney

1936

Hardy Cross

1935

Raymond E. Davis, R. W. Carlson, G. E. Troxell, J. W. Kelly

1934

L. Boyd Mercer

1933

Charles S. Whitney

1932

Raymond E. Davis, Harmer E. Davis

1931

I. E. Burks

1930

L. G. Lenhardt

1929

Franklin R. McMillan

1928

Arthur R. Lord

1927

A. Burton Cohen

1926

E. A. Dockstader

1925

Richard L. Humphrey

1924

John J. Earley

1923

George E. Beggs

1922

H. M. Westergaard

1921

W. A. Hull

1920

Willis A. Slater

1919

Duff A. Abrams

1917

Allen B. McDaniel, Charles R. Gow


ACI Construction Award

Founded in 1944 by the Institute, the ACI Construction Award is intended to enrich the literature in construction practices and to honor the workers whose resourcefulness produces a completed structure from drawings and specifications. It may be awarded annually, but not necessarily in each year, to the author or coauthors of any paper of outstanding merit on concrete construction practice published by ACI. The award is presented as a plaque.

This award is no longer presented.

Recipients given with year of award presented and title of paper:

2021

Julio F. Davalos and Marija Krstic for their paper, “Field Application of Recycled Glass Pozzolan for Concrete,” ACI Materials Journal, July 2019, pp. 123-131

2020

James Klinger, Frank P. Salzano, Tim Manherz, and Bruce A. Suprenant for their paper, “Constructability of Embedded Steel Plates in Cast-in-Place Concrete,” Concrete International, September 2018, pp. 28-34

2019

Pedro Serna, Juan Ángel López, Esteban Camacho, Hugo Coll, and Juan Navarro-Gregori for their paper, “Footbridge over the Ovejas ravine in Alicante: An economical alternative made only of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC),” SP 310-41, March 2017, pp. 435-450

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2018

Brian P. Cresenzi for his paper, “The New NY Bridge Construction,” Concrete International, September 2016, pp. 29-34

2017

Luc Monette and N. J. (John) Gardner for their paper, “Shored/Reshored Construction of Flat Plates,” Concrete International, September 2015, pp. 25-32

2016

Ahmed Osman, Whitney Morris, and Ahmad Mohamed El Magdoub for their paper, “Emirates Pearl Hotel—Design and Construction Challenges of a Twisting Tower in the Middle East,” Concrete International, June 2014, pp. 40-44

2015

Timothy M. Montgomery, Liying Jiang, Matthew R. Sherman, and Douglas Schlagel for their paper, "Tackling Freezing-and-Thawing Deterioration of Historic Stadia," Concrete International, April 2013, pp. 38-44

2014

Nicholas J. Carino for his paper, "Construction Failures: Have We Learned Our Lessons," SP 285-11, May 2012

2013

Jeffrey St. John for his paper, "Construction of the Hoover Dam Bypass,"Concrete International, February 2011, pp. 30-35

2012

Eric S. Peterson for his paper, “Meeting the Formwork Requirements for a Challenging Structure,”Concrete International, January 2010, pp. 42-48

2011

Bruce A. Suprenant and Ward R. Malisch Paper: “Effect of Post-Tensioning on Tolerances,” Concrete International, Jan. 2009, pp. 58-65

2010

Victor H. Villarreal for his paper, "Internal Curing—Real World Ready Mix Production and Applications: A Practical Approach to Lightweight Modified Concrete," SP-256-4, pp. 45-56

2009

Shiro Ishikawa, Keisuke Matsukawa, Shigeki Nakanishi, and Hironobu Kawai Paper: “Air Pipe Cooling System,” Concrete International, December 2007, pgs. 45 - 49

2008

Rachel J. Detwiler, Terry E. Swor, and Wendy L. Thomas for their paper, "Acceptance Testing Using 4 x 8 in. Cylinders," published in Concrete International, V. 28, No. 1, Jan. 2006, pp. 81-88

2007

Roger Woodhead and Kevin Main for their paper, "Experience with the Caisson Sinking Method," published in Concrete International, V. 27, No. 11, Nov. 2005, pp. 53-59

2006

Patrick J. Harrison for his paper, "For the Ideal Slab-on-Ground Mixture," published in Concrete International, V. 27

2005

Markus Wernli, George E. Warren, and Robert F. Mast for their paper, "Production Testing of CFRP Grid Reinforced Concrete Panels for a Floating Pier," published in SP-215, Field Applications of FRP Reinforcement Case Studies

2004

Richard Morin, Gilbert Haddad, and Pierre-Claude Aïtcin for their paper, "Crack- Free, High-Performance Concrete Structures," published in Concrete International, V. 24

2003

Donald A. Baily, Edward J. Barbour, Scott W. Cupp, Jerry A. Holland, and David W. Knight for their paper, "Gatorade Floor: Quenching Thirst, Joints, Cracks, and Curl," published in Concrete International, Jan. 2001, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 23-29

2002

G. R. "Ray" Shashani, Jim Vahman, and Ed D. Valdez, for their paper, "24 Steps to Successful Floor Slabs," published in Concrete International, V. 22, No. 1, Jan. 2000, pp. 45-50

2001

Kevin M. Cail, Jack J. Holley, Donald S. Hopkins, Marie-Christine Lanctôt, and Michael D. A. Thomas for their paper, "Custom HPC Mixtures for Challenging Bridge Design," published in Concrete International, V. 21

2000

Peter H. Emmons, Alexander M. Vaysburd, and Jay Thomas for their paper, "Strengthening Concrete Structures, Part I," published in Concrete International, V. 20, and "Strengthening Concrete Structures, Part II," published in Concrete International, V. 20

1999

P. Kumar Mehta for his paper, "Durability-Critical Issues for the Future," July 1997, published in Concrete International, V. 19

1998

Keith Kesner and Randall W. Poston for their paper, "Unbonded Post-Tensioned Concrete Corrosion: Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths," published in Concrete International, V. 18

1997

Jerome H. Ford for his paper, "Vertical Forming in Congested Areas," published in Concrete International, V. 17

1996

Phillip S. Dunston, David W. Johnston, and Paul P. McCain for their paper, "Formwork Pressures in Tall Walls with Extended Set Concrete," published in Concrete International, V. 16

1995

John S. Beebe and Robert R. McGlohn for their paper, "Installing and Testing Large Adhesive Anchors," published in Concrete International, V. 15

1994

Edward B. Finkel for his paper, "The (Un)Common Industrial Concrete Floor Slab on Grade," published in Concrete International, V. 14

1992

M. P. Virlogeux for his paper, "External Prestressing: From Construction History to Modern Technique and Technology," published in SP-120, External Prestressing in Bridges

1991

Terence C. Holland for his paper, "Working with Silica Fume in Ready Mixed Concrete-U.S.A. Experience," published in SP-114, Fly Ash, Silica Fume, Slag, Natural Pozzolans in Concrete

1990

Paul Gilbride, Dudley R. Morgan and Theodore W. Bremner for their paper, "Deterioration and Rehabilitation of Berth Faces in Tidal Zone at the Port of Saint John," published in SP-109, Concrete in Marine Environment

1989

Ernest K. Schrader for his paper "Compaction of Roller Compacted Concrete," published in SP-96, Consolidation of Concrete

1988

Mary K. Hurd for her paper "Segmental Box-Girder Bridge Construction" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 8

1987

James M. Shilstone, Sr. for his paper "Architectural Concrete Contract Documents" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 7

1986

Donald F. Meinheit and Jack Monson for their paper "Parking Garage Repaired Using Thin Polymer Concrete Overlay" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 6

1985

Cameron Kemps and Gerry Weiler for their paper "Tilt-Up Construction of a Shopping Center" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 5

1984

Richard C. Meininger for his paper "Ordering Quality Concrete for Residential or Commercial Jobs" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 4

1983

Raymond C. Heun for his paper "Specifications-Are They Adequate?" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 3

1982

Mary K. Hurd for her paper "Denny Creek Bridge: A Concrete Answer to Environmental Challenges" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 2

1981

John A. Bickley for his paper "Mass Production of Highly Toleranced Precast Concrete Tunnel Segments" published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 1

1980

H. W. Chung for his V. 75 paper "How Good is Good Enough-A Dilemma in Acceptance Testing of Concrete"

1979

David Brown for his V. 74 paper "Bridge Deck Deterioration: Some Solutions"

1978

Frank A. Randall, Jr. and Peter D. Courtois for their V. 73 paper "Side Form Spacers"

1977

Arvid Grant for his V. 72 paper "Incremental Launching of Concrete Structures"

1976

William Rohde, Kenneth D. Wheeler, Jesse Schwartz, Raymond D. Heun, Charles Shimel, and Joseph R. Wolf for their V. 71 article "Responsibility in Concrete Inspection"

1975

Kenneth G. Jessop for his V. 70 paper "Philosophy of Formwork in Civil Engineering"

1974

Charles Novacek for his V. 69 paper "Construction of the Walter P. Chrysler Building, Highland Park, Michigan"

1971

John J. White for his paper "The Anchorage of Engineered Structures of Concrete and Other Foundations," published in SP-22, Mechanical Fasteners for Concrete

1970

David J. Fitzgerald for his V. 65 paper "Construction of Habitat '67"

Recipients given with year of award presented:

1969

Lin Y. Huang, N. P. Angeles, Howard R. May, Keith C. Thornton, Jack L. Korb

1968

Everette W. Osgood, James M. Keith

1967

E. R. Cancio, A. F. Munoz

1966

Andrew R. Nasser

1965

James B. Lyttle

1964

Joseph R. Proctor, Jr.

1963

Arthur R. Anderson, A. T. Waidelich

1962

Andre Paduart, J. Van Doosselaere

1960

J. F. Camellerie

1959

Jack E. Rosenlund

1958

James S. Minges, Donald S. Wild

1957

Roy R. Clark

1954

Alden M. Klein, J. H. A. Crockett

1953

F. Thomas Collins

1952

Otto Safir

1951

W. S. Colby

1950

S. O. Asplund

1949

Raymond E. Davis, E. Clinton Jansen, William T. Neelands

1948

Richard J. Wilson

1947

J. W. Kelley, B. D. Keatts

1946

Lewis H. Tuthill

ACI Design Award

This award recognizes advanced concepts and techniques applied to a specific design project. Awards are given to the author or coauthors of the paper and to the engineer or engineering firm responsible for the design. Peer review is not required, and the award may be given annually, but not necessarily.

From 1997-2000, the award was named the Structural Engineering Award and was given for advanced concepts and techniques related to structural engineering. Up until 1997, the award was named the Maurice P. van Buren Structural Engineering Award and was given for a completed outstanding concrete building project incorporating advanced structural design concepts, advanced structural design techniques, or both, described in a paper published by the Institute. Recipients are awarded a plaque.

This award is no longer presented.

Recipients given with year of award presented and title of paper:

2021

Issam Harik and Abheetha Peiris for their paper, “Improving the Durability of Impact Damaged PC Bridge Girders Using CFRP Rod Panel Retrofit,” SP 331-06, February 2019, pp. 80-100

2020

Jennifer Greenawalt, Zachary Kates, and Mark J. Tamaro for their paper, “Naked Concrete,” Concrete International, March 2018, pp. 36-41

2019

Roberto Stark, Christopher Crilly, and Mark J. Tamaro for their paper, “Concrete Pushes Mexico to New Heights,” Concrete International, March 2017, pp. 34-41

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2018

Luis E. García, Mete A. Sozen, Anthony E. Fiorato, Luis E. Yamín, and Juan F. Correal for their paper, “An Insight into the Space Building Collapse,” SP 311-13, September 2016, pp. 13.1-13.14

2017

Michael P. Collins, Evan C. Bentz, Phillip T. Quach, and Giorgio Talotti Proestos for their paper, “The Challenge of Predicting the Shear Strength of Very Thick Slabs,” Concrete International, November 2015, pp. 29-37

2016

Roberto T. Leon, Weng Yuen Kam, and Stefano Pampanin for their paper, “Performance of Beam-Column Joints in the 2010-2012 Christchurch Earthquakes,” SP 296-3, March 2014, pp. 3.1-3.20

2015

Hassan Aoude, William D. Cook, and Denis Mitchell for their paper “Two-Way Slab Parking Structures in Canada,” Concrete International, December 2013, pp. 47-54

2014

Peter H. Bischoff and Mohammadali Darabi for their paper “Unified Approach for Computing Deflection of Steel and FRP Reinforced Concrete,” SP 284-16, March 2012

2013

José Riobóo Martín for his paper “The Innovative Viaducto Bicentenario,” Concrete International, October 2011, pp. 45 - 50

2012

Denis Mitchell, William D. Cook, and Ting Peng for their paper “Importance of Reinforcement Detailing,” SP-273-14, September 2010

2011

Mark B. Stevenson and Leo Panian for their paper: “Sustainability through Strength,” Concrete International, Mar. 2009, pp. 35-39

2010

Hartwig N. Schneider and Ingo Bergmann for their paper "The Application Potential of Textile-Reinforced Concrete," SP-250-1, pp. 7-22

2009

Hadi Rusjanto Tanuwidjaja for his paper: “Coupling Beams in the Satrio Tower,” published in Concrete International, May 2007, pp. 59-63

2008

Steve Ratchye for his paper "Architecture Sustained in Concrete," published in Concrete International, V. 28, No. 5, May 2006, pp. 35-40

2007

L. Javier Malvar for his paper "Specific Local Resistance Concepts," published in Concrete International, V. 27, No. 12, Dec. 2005, pp. 23-27

2006

Adam Lubell, Ted Sherwood, Evan Bentz, and Michael P. Collins for their paper, "Safe Shear Design of Large, Wide Beams," published in Concrete International, V. 26

2005

Dimitrios D. Theodorakopoulos and R. Narayan Swamy for their paper, "A Design Method for Punching Shear Strength of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Slabs," published in SP-216, Innovations in Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Value

2004

Tjen Nung Tjhin and Daniel Kuchma for their paper, "Example 1b: Alternative Design for the Non-Slender Beam (Deep Beam)," published in SP-208, Examples for the Design of Structural Concrete with Strut-and-Tie Models

2003

Edward G. Nawy for his paper, "Design for Crack Control in Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Beams, Two-Way Slabs and Circular Tanks-A State of the Art," Design and Construction Practices to Mitigate Cracking, SP-204, E.G. Nawy, F.G. Barth, and R.J. Frosch eds., American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich., pp. 1-42.

2002

Sarah L. Billington, Steve B. Ratchye, John E. Breen, and D. Andrew Vernooy for their paper, "Example Applications of Aesthetics and Efficiency Guidelines," published in Concrete International, V. 22

2001

Sameh S. Badie, Mantu C. Baishya, and Maher K. Tadros for their paper, "Innovative Bridge Panel System a Success," published in Concrete International, V. 21

2000

Amin Ghali and Walter H. Dilger for their paper, "Anchoring with Double-Head Studs," published in Concrete International, V. 20

1999

Michael P. Collins, Frank J. Vecchio, Robert G. Selby, and Pawan R. Gupta for their paper, "The Failure of an Offshore Platform," published in Concrete International, V. 19

1998

Jeffery T. Miller and Lawrence D. Reaveley for their paper, "Hotel Utah Remodel and Seismic Upgrade," published in SP-160, Seismic Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures

1997

Arthur J. O'Leary for his paper, "Multi-Story Precast Concrete Framed Buildings" published in SP-157, Recent Developments in Lateral Force Transfer in Buildings

1996

Richard Smart for his paper, "Edmonds Centre for B. C. Hydro," published in Concrete International, V. 16

1995

Javier F. Horvilleur for his paper, "The Nations Bank Tower," published in Concrete International, V. 15

1992

M. A. Mansur for his paper, "Design and Construction of an Elevated Ferrocement Water Tank," published in Concrete International, V. 12

1991

Bill L. Gunnin for his paper, "Market Tower-Indianapolis, Ind.," published in Concrete International, V. 11

1990

Bijan O. Aalami and David T. Swanson for their paper, "Innovative Rehabilitation of a Parking Structure," published in Concrete International, V. 10

1989

Mohammad Abul Mansur, Seng-Lip Lee, and P. Paramasivam for their paper, "Ferrocement Sunscreens on High Rise Buildings," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 9

1988

Harald G. Greve for his paper, "Precast for Terra Cotta," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 8

1987

Jacob S. Grossman for his paper, "780 Third Avenue-The First High-Rise Diagonally Braced Concrete Structure," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 7

1986

Irwin Cantor and Ysrael A. Seinuk for their paper, "Trump Tower: Concrete Satisfies Architectural, Design, and Construction Demands," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 6

1983

Joseph P. Colaco, Jay B. Ames, Eli R. Dubinsky and Gillum Colaco for their paper, "Concrete Shear Walls and Spandrel Beam Moment Frame Brace New York Office Tower," published in Concrete International: Design & Construction, V. 3