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ACI SeminarConcrete Slabs-on-Ground

Earn continuing education credit by attending this seminar!

locations & dates

Seattle, WA
April 1, 2010

Charlotte, NC
April 15, 2010

Boston, MA
May 13, 2010

April 29, 2010

Kansas City, MO Chicago, IL

May 27, 2010

Concrete Slabson-Ground
ACI One-day Seminar
American Concrete Institute
Advancing concrete knowledge

Learn to design, specify, and construct quality concrete floors by attending this seminar.

Topics to be covered include:

Dealing with short- and long-term geotechnical concerns Avoiding floor moisture problems Designing low-shrinkage concrete mixtures with good finishability Reducing problems due to shrinkage and curling Differences in design and construction for six types of slabs-on-ground Minimizing joint problems while maximizing economy Designing and building any one of the nine classes of floors Designing, specifying, and building for appropriate F-numbers Troubleshooting slabs

Receive FREE publications valued at $289

American Concrete Institute

Advancing concrete knowledge
38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 www.concreteseminars.com

ACI SeminarConcrete Slabs-on-Ground

Earn continuing education credit by attending this seminar!

locations & dates

Seattle, WA
April 1, 2010

Charlotte, NC
April 15, 2010

Boston, MA
May 13, 2010

April 29, 2010

Kansas City, MO Chicago, IL

May 27, 2010

Concrete Slabson-Ground
ACI One-day Seminar
American Concrete Institute
Advancing concrete knowledge

Learn to design, specify, and construct quality concrete floors by attending this seminar.

Topics to be covered include:

Dealing with short- and long-term geotechnical concerns Avoiding floor moisture problems Designing low-shrinkage concrete mixtures with good finishability Reducing problems due to shrinkage and curling Differences in design and construction for six types of slabs-on-ground Minimizing joint problems while maximizing economy Designing and building any one of the nine classes of floors Designing, specifying, and building for appropriate F-numbers Troubleshooting slabs

Receive FREE publications valued at $289

American Concrete Institute

Advancing concrete knowledge

ACI One-day Seminar Concrete Slabs-on-Ground

seminar topics
All topics will not be covered in-depth. Instructors will focus on the topics that are of interest to most attendees.
Introductory discussion of expectations relative to slabon-ground performance, serviceability, and reference documents; owner, local market, site-specific, and implied criteria Engineering considerations, loads, and soil support systems and materials, including concrete mixture proportioning Moisture emission and curling considerations Slab-on-ground thickness design. Design examples for distributed, rack post, and lift truck loading; reasonable assumptions when you dont know Designing for shrinkage: joint spacing, reinforcing options, post-tensioned design example, and minimizing restraints to movement Floor joints and load transfer Reinforcing: conventional, welded wire, and fibers Surface tolerances Curing Plans and specifications: what the engineer should provide and what the contractor should expect Preconstruction coordination meeting Preparation of and placing and finishing slabs-on-ground Problem recognition

faculty

Two of the following will be your instructors: Barry E. Foreman, PE, Assistant Vice President, TranSystems, York, PA, is a structural engineer with over 30 years of experience in the design of industrial floors. He was previously a Partner in the design firm of St. Onge Ruff and Associates. Foreman provides slab design, construction, forensic, and concrete mixture design consulting services.

Greg K. Fricks, The Fricks Company, Fort Worth, TX, specializes in flat, abrasion, and impact-resistant concrete floors for food and industrial distribution. He has over 20 years of experience in concrete floor slab construction, specializing in shrinkage-compensating concrete floors, dry-shake aggregate surface hardeners, and bonded topping floors. Jerry A. Holland, PE, FACI, Director, Design Services, Structural Services Inc., Atlanta, GA, has 35 years of experience in design, construction, and troubleshooting concrete materials, floors, pavements, other structures, and related geotechnical problems. James Loper is a licensed professional engineer and currently serves as the Structural Engineering Discipline Director for Jacobs Engineering in Arlington, VA. During his 22-year career, he has been involved in a wide range of design, construction, and troubleshooting projects while employed at Lockwood Greene Engineers, Bekaert Corporation, and VSL. Arthur W. McKinney, PE, SE, FACEC, LEED AP, is a practicing Structural Engineer with 40 years of design experience, including over 100,000,000 square feet of industrial floors. McKinney is Chief Executive Officer of McKinney and Company, Ashland, VA. Richard E. Smith, Vice President and General Manager, Structural Services, Inc., Dallas, TX, has experience in the design, construction, and evaluation of high-performance industrial floors and pavements.

For more detailed information on the faculty, go to www.concreteseminars.com. ACI is not responsible for statements or opinions expressed by instructors.

American Concrete Institute

Advancing concrete knowledge

ACI One-day Seminar Concrete Slabs-on-Ground

free publicationsa $289.00 value!
Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction (ACI 302.1R-04) Guide for Concrete Slabs that Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Materials (ACI 302.2R-06) Design of Slabs-on-Ground (ACI 360R-06) Other related articles

who should attend

Specifers, engineers, architects, contractors, building owners, government agencies, and all others seeking the most up-to-date information on concrete slabs-on-ground.

continuing education credit

Attendees receive 0.75 CEUs or 7.5 LUs, worth 7.5 PDHs. Approved course provider for: American Institute of Architects (G115; SLA) Florida Board of Professional Engineers (Provider #00030055) Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors The University of the State of New York, State Board for Engineering Wisconsin Safety and Buildings Division (Course 6339)

request for custom seminar quote

Let ACI bring the latest concrete technology to your doorstep. A custom seminar on virtually any concrete-related topic can be brought directly to your office. Pricing is dependent upon the topic and the length of the seminar. ACI publications are available at a substantial discount when a custom seminar is held. Save time and money by scheduling a custom seminar today. Attach your business card or complete the following: NAME: __________________________________________________ COMPANY:_______________________________________________ PHONE: __________________ FAX: __________________________ E-MAIL: _________________________________________________ Contact or return the completed form to: Kelly Dudley American Concrete Institute P.O. Box 9094 Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094 Phone: 248-848-3709; Fax: 248-848-3792; or e-mail: Kelly.Dudley@concrete.org.

seminar times
Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. The seminar will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Breakfast breads, lunch, coffee breaks, and free publications are included.

refund policy
Substitutions are accepted at any time. If your substitute qualifies at a different registration fee, a credit or surcharge may apply. If you cannot attend the seminar, please notify the ACI Seminar Registrar at 248-8483815 immediately. If you notify us 7 or more working days before the seminar, we will refund your registration fee. If you notify us that you cannot attend within 3 to 6 working days before the seminar, we will issue you an ACI Credit for the full amount of your registration fee that you may redeem for any future ACI seminar, product, or service. If you notify us that you cannot attend less than 3 working days before the seminar date, we will issue you an ACI Credit minus a $75 administrative fee. Confirmed participants who do not attend are liable for the entire fee unless we are notified in advance of the seminar date that you cannot attend. If ACI cancels a seminar due to insufficient enrollment, your registration fee will be refunded. ACI is not responsible for any incidental or consequential damages such as nonrefundable airfare.

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Earn CEUs Online

Experience the convenience and value of our online CEU program. This new service is FREE to ACI members and available to nonmembers for a nominal fee. Online courses, delivered via ACIs Web site, will help you fulfill your continuing education requirements. For a complete list of topics, go to http://www. concrete.org/education/edu_online_CEU.htm. Download and read the concrete-related document of your choice and take a short quiz. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion indicating the number of CEUs earned. A maximum of .8 CEUs (equivalent to 8 PDHs) can be earned for free each year by ACI members. More CEUs can be earned for an additional fee. ACI educational opportunities. Its not just about seminars anymore!

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WAS SEATTLE, WAApril 1, 2010 Instructors: Holland and McKinney Washington Chapter ACI NCS CHARLOTTE, NCApril 15, 2010 Instructors: Foreman and Fricks Carolinas Chapter ACI

MAS BOSTON, MAApril 29, 2010 Instructors: Loper and Smith New England Chapter ACI MOS KANSAS CITY, MOMay 13, 2010 Instructors: Foreman and Smith Missouri Chapter ACI

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CHICAGO, ILMay 27, 2010 Instructors: Holland and Loper Illinois Chapter ACI

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