ACI Press Release
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE SEEKS PAPERS FOR CONVENTIONS
ACI Committees Call for Papers for Upcoming Conventions
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (Nov. 29, 2007) - The American Concrete Institute is currently seeking papers for sessions to take place during the ACI Spring 2008 Convention in Los Angeles, Calif. and the ACI Fall 2008 Convention in St. Louis, Mo. More information about current Calls for Papers can be found by visiting www.CallforPapers.concrete.org.
Open Paper Session
ACI Committee 123 is seeking papers for its "Open Paper Session" for the ACI Spring 2008 Convention, March 30 – April 3, 2008, in Los Angeles, Calif. Participants are invited to submit abstracts on topics including, but not limited to, previously unpublished information from completed studies on any aspect of concrete materials science, structural design, construction, manufacturing, use, and maintenance of concrete structures and products. Abstracts of up to 250 words, along with paper title, author name(s), and contact information should be sent to Narayanan Neithalath at nneithal@clarkson.edu or Zachary Grasley at zgrasley@civil.tamu.edu no later than Jan. 30, 2008.
Uplifting Concrete in Museums, Churches, and Civic Architecture
ACI Committee 124 is seeking papers for its technical session on "Uplifting Concrete in Museums, Churches, and Civic Architecture" for the ACI Fall 2008 Convention, Nov. 2-6, 2008, in St. Louis, Mo. Participants are invited to submit abstracts on topics including the use of exposed concrete in buildings and other structures that engage, elevate, and enhance the human spirit. Abstracts of 200 to 300 words, along with paper title, author name(s), and contact information should be sent to Michael Paul at mpaul@duffnet.com no later than March 1, 2008.
Notable Concrete in St. Louis
ACI Committee 124 is seeking examples of "Notable Concrete in St. Louis" for the ACI Fall 2008 Convention, Nov. 2-6, 2008, in St. Louis, Mo. Participants are invited to submit images of notable concrete in St. Louis and its vicinity. The significance of the structure may be historical, aesthetic, functional, structural, construction-related, unusual use or application, or simply personal affection. The image, along with a short description, including its name and location, the submitter’s name(s), and contact information should be sent to Michael Paul at mpaul@duffnet.com no later than May 1, 2008.
For more information on ACI’s current Calls for Papers, to submit an abstract, or to submit a Call for Papers for your concrete industry-related meeting or event, please visit www.CallforPapers.concrete.org.
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