Description
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has recently joined the National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC) as an associate member, strengthening collaboration across organizations dedicated to advancing concrete bridge design, construction, and preservation. This webinar will highlight what ACI’s membership means for bridge owners, engineers, contractors, and transportation officials, with a focus on opportunities for engagement and access to technical resources. Participants will gain an understanding of the NCBC’s mission and the value ACI brings to the council, while exploring how this partnership supports knowledge sharing, standards alignment, and best practices for the bridge community. Selected ACI committee chairs will share insights from their areas of expertise, illustrating current priorities and challenges in durability, materials performance, structural behavior, and sustainability. The session will conclude by outlining practical ways transportation professionals can engage in ACI technical activities and benefit from collaborative learning opportunities made possible through NCBC membership.
Table of Contents
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the role of the National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC) and summarize the significance of ACI’s membership in advancing the Council’s mission.
2. Identify at least three ways in which ACI’s collaboration with NCBC supports knowledge sharing, standards alignment, and best practices for bridge professionals.
3. Describe current technical priorities in concrete bridge design, construction, and preservation that are being addressed by ACI committees and NCBC initiatives.
4. Discuss the committee activity presented by selected ACI committee chairs from their areas of expertise, and relate this information to current challenges in bridge durability, materials performance, structural behavior, or sustainability.
5. Recognize and outline opportunities for professional engagement with ACI and NCBC, including ways to contribute to future technical activities or benefit from collaborative resources.
6. Discuss examples of how transportation professionals can become involved in ACI technical activities related to concrete bridge design, construction, and preservation.
Return/Exchange Policy
Printed / Hard Copy Products: The full and complete returned product will be accepted if returned within 60 days of receipt and in salable condition. A 20% service charge applies. Return shipping fees are the customer’s responsibility.
Electronic /Downloaded Products & Online Learning Courses: These items are not eligible for return.
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Exchanges: Contact ACI’s Customer Services Department for options (+1.248.848.3800 – ACICustomerService@concrete.org).