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In My Corner: Chemical Admixtures!
1/2/2023
The January issue of Concrete International is always themed “Admixtures,” and having spent my career working for a specialty construction chemicals company, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to write about admixtures, with a particular focus on their use in enabling sustainable concrete construction.
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Tech in Concrete
12/1/2022
This year-end President’s Memo will highlight various technologies that are redefining and transforming concrete construction, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, concrete sensors, and additive manufacturing.
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Chapters, Partners, and Roundtables
10/3/2022
ACI now has nearly 100 chapters worldwide, helping fulfill ACI’s mission through activities ranging from certification programs to educational sessions. ACI also has over 250 student chapters that offer opportunities to develop leadership skills, network, and learn more about concrete.
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Strengthening the Foundation and Our Future Leaders
9/1/2022
ACI President Charles Nmai discusses the ACI Foundation - ACIF is a not-for-profit organization established in 1989 to support research and innovation in concrete and, more importantly, students’ education using donations from supporters. The work of ACIF is carried out through its three councils: the Concrete Research Council (CRC), Scholarship Council (SC), and Concrete Innovation Council (CIC).
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Fiber in My Diet Concrete
8/1/2022
Fibers are transforming the industry and gone are the days when phrases like “it doesn’t hurt my concrete” were used to describe fibers. So, what’s going on in the “fiber world?”
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