Volume 6, Issue 4
July/August 2006

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Papers Sought for 2007 Concrete Technology Forum:  Focus on High Performance Concrete

Abstracts due October 27, 2006

 

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, along with several other concrete industry associations and companies represented on the ASCE Construction Institute Concrete and Cementitious Materials Committee, are sponsoring the 2007 Concrete Technology Forum: Focus on High Performance Concrete, scheduled for May 22-24, 2007 in Dallas. The forum will bring researchers and practitioners together to discuss the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for high performance concrete.

Suggested Topics

Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to submit abstracts which are due Friday, October 27, 2006. Both paper/presentation and presentation only abstracts are being accepted. Suggested topics include:

Self Consolidating Concrete
High Flow SCC
Low Slump LCC
Placement Methods
Architectural SCC
Applications and Case Studies
Performance Specifications and Testing

Extended Service Life
Extended Service Life
High Strength Concrete
Mass Concrete
Hot and Cold Weather Concreting
Applications and Case Studies
Performance Specifications and Testing

Ultra Fast Track Construction
High Early Strength Concrete
Machinery and Robotics
Slip Forming Techniques
Concrete Pumping and Conveying
Applications and Case Studies
Early Age Testing

Industrial Concrete Floors
Super Flat Floors
Controlling Moisture
Controlling Curling and Cracking
Applications and Case Studies
Performance Specifications and Testing

Attendees

Researchers, engineers, architects, contractors, concrete producers, public works officials, material suppliers, and concrete industry professionals are invited to attend, give presentations and submit papers. With the focus on high performance concrete, the 2007 Concrete Technology Forum will provide a venue for researchers, contractors and product manufacturers to inform the industry about state-of-the-art developments, new construction techniques and product formulations that optimize concrete performance.

 

For additional information and to submit an abstract online visit www.ConcreteTechnologyForum.org.