Tilt-Up New guide
06 May 2018

TCA Revises Guideline for Temporary Wind Bracing of Tilt-Up Concrete Panels During Construction

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association(TCA) announces the availability of the completely revised TCA Guideline for Temporary Wind Bracing of Tilt-Up Concrete Panels During Construction version 18.1. This release supersedes all previous versions. Version 18.1 of this guideline, updated by Joseph J. Steinbicker, P.E., S.E., FTCA, incorporates the methodology of ASCE/SEI 7-16,

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ICRI Report
01 Mar 2018

The Concrete Polishing Council Releases Bonded Abrasive Polished Concrete Specification Revision

The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri, has released the revision to the Bonded Abrasive Polished Concrete Specification, a document of significance to polishing contractors, concrete contractors, designers and facility owners. The original polished concrete specification, published by

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2018 ACI Collection
20 Feb 2018

American Concrete Institute Releases 2018 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices

Formerly known as the Manual of Concrete Practice, the ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, and materials, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. The ACI Collection features ACI 318

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28 Nov 2017

FLASH Introduces New Resilient Design Guide to Improve Home and Community Resilience

By Donn Thompson and Jamie Farny   An increasing number of U.S. households are located in areas that are affected by flooding and high winds. Based on the findings of the 2010 U.S. census, more than half of our population now resides in coastal counties. There is a tangible benefit

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