Thursday, March 17, 2011

American Concrete Institute introduces four new publications useful for concrete industry

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) launches four new publications focusing on the most updated concrete-related information and technology.
All ACI members are eligible to get a special discount (up to 40 percent) on all ACI publications.
In order to avail the Publications, one can call to 248-848-3800 or visit the link http://www.concrete.org/general/home.asp for online order.

The details of the publication are given below:-
Guide to Hot Weather Concreting (305R-10) This guide deals with the problems related with hot weather concreting and provides solutions like proposed preparations and methods for use in general types of hot weather construction for example pavements, bridges, and buildings.
Price: $57.50 (ACI members $35.00)

Guide to Cold Weather Concreting (306R-10) This guide focus on concrete temperature through mixing and placing, temperature loss during delivery, training for cold weather concreting, safety requirements for concrete that don’t have construction supports, figure out strength development, procedures of protection, necessities of curing and admixtures for speeding up setting and strength gain including antifreeze admixtures.
Price: $60.50 (ACI members $37.00)

Report on Corrosion and Repair of Grouted Multistrand and Bar Tendon Systems (423.8R-10) This report contains the information associated with the evaluation of corrosion damage in structures reinforced with grouted multistrand and bar tendons. The report also includes a assessment of existing practice for assessing corrosion damage and typical repair schemes together with the historical background. Specific probable problem areas for grouted tendons are explained for each critical part of the tendon.
Price: $41.50 (ACI members $25.00)

Specification for Producing a Skid-Resistant Surface on Concrete by the Use of Epoxy and Aggregate (503.3-10) This specification demonstrate the system for generating a skid-resistant surface on hardened concrete by the utilization of a multi-component epoxy resin. The specification takes into consideration controls for resin labeling, storage, handling, mixing, and application; surface evaluation and preparation; and inspection and quality. Besides, it also provides an aggregate applicable with the coating. Also obtainable in a Metric version.
Price: $32.50 (ACI members $20.00)


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