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The Magazine of the American Concrete Institute -an international technical society
www.concreteinternational.com

DECEMBER 2002 Vol. 24 N° 12

COMPUTERS IN CONCRETE

26 Digital Layout Speeds Ballpark Construction

By using surveying and layout software, a world-class facility is being built quickly
by Lou Ly-Pham

31 Don't Blame the Computer for Mistakes!

Hand calculation in design work is not necessarily less error prone by Bashar Altabba

34 Modeling an Arch Dam Suffering from Alkali-Aggregate Reaction .

Considering linear and nonlinear Material models by Luis E Romera and Santiago Hernández

SPECIAL PRODUCTS & PRACTICE SPOTLlGHT

43 Computer Simulation for Concrete Temperature Control

Program tackles the problem of temperature-induced cracking
by Bianca Baetens, Erijk Schlangen, Ton van Beek, Peter Roelfstra, and Jan Bijen

49 Design of Columns and Retaining Walls with Interactive Software

Engineers can make precise design decisions and get immediate feedback
by Ronald L. O'Kane

53 Life-365 Service Life Prediction Model

Choosing the right corrosion protection system
by Brad Violetta

58 ODOT Provides Material Test Results Via Internet

Contractors access results online and share data, by Rona/d O. Poo/e
NOVEMBER 2002 Vol. 24 N° 11

COLD-WEATHER CONCRETING

31 Avoiding Injury in Cold Weather: For Humans and for Recently-Cast Concrete
Impact ofthe cold on new concrete, and on the workers placing it
by Kenneth C: Hover
37 Is Your Heater DamagingYour Concrete?
Avoid carbonation problems caused by heater exhaust fumes
by Wa//y Rooke
41 Controlled Curing of Concrete in Cold Weather
A comparison of infrared and direct-air heaters
by John A. Bickley, David W: Furdas, Robert A/cott, Sa/vatore Fasullo, and Roddi Bassermann

FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMERS

47 Sprayed Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: From Laboratory to a Real Bridge

A new method of repair, by Nemkllmar Banthia, Natarajan Nandakllmar; and Andrew Boyd
53 Designing and Constructing with FRP Bars: An Emerging Technology
An overview of protocols developed by ACI
by Antonio Nanni and Salem Faza
59 Can Synthetic Fibers Replace Welded-Wire Fabric in Slabs-on-Ground?
The answer depends on the type of performance required
by Jean-Francois Trottier; Michael Mahoney, and Dean Forgeron

ALSO FEATURING

24 Meetings Emphasize a Unified Concrete Community

Institute officers promote collaboration during travel abroad
69 Using Concrete to Maximize LEEDTM Points
Rating system promotes sustainable design , by Martha G. VanGeem and Medgar L. Marceau
74 Specifications and Submittals-Is a Change in order?
Often, specifications combine conflicting prescriptive and performance criteria by ColtÍl Lobo
76 Autogenous Healing-A Concrete Miracle?
A review of the literature on crack self-healing, by Adam Neville
83 Shaking then Collapse of Indian Building...Why? Investigation into the failure of a
6-story structure by D.S: Prakash Rao
OCTOBER 2002 Vol. 24 N° 10

FORMWORK

42. Computer Modeling Eases Layout, Formwork, Construction at L.A. Cathedral. Detailed two-
dimensional drawings of every wall and slab of the structure were part of the digital model.
By Jeffrey S. Stenfors

48. Putting the Pressure on Formwork The new ACI 347 standard improves design formulas. By M. K. Hurd

57. Practical Design of Reshoring. One firm’s method helps them design millions of square feet of shoring and
reshoring annually. By Randiy Bordner

65. Concrete Characteristcs Crown Medical Center Design.

Precast elements are incorporated into formwork during construction.
By Thomas W. Taylor and Timothy A. Potyraj.

ALSO FEATURING

30. Concrete in Phoenix.

Some outstanding concrete projects around the site of ACI’s Fall 2002 Convention by Tarif M- Jaber

37. Nomination of ACI Officers for 2003

69. Quality Control of Dry – Mix Shotcrete During Construction. Quantitative, rather than qualitative, test
performed in the field indicates the consistency of dry-mix shotcrete. By Marc Jolin, Denis Beaupré

75. Foundation Moduli for Sub-Slab Insulation Board?

Comparison of foundation moduli and moduli of subgrade reaction finds that the two may not be as
interchangeable as believed. By Scott M Tarr and Peter J Nussbaum

SPECIAL PRODUCTS & PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT

84. Miami’s Freedom Tower Shines Again.

A symbolic architectural landmark gets a last chance at rebirth. By Randy Powers

89. Special Formwork for Tilt-Up

New forming methods foster an increased level of quality. By J. Edward Sauter
SEPTEMBER 2002 Vol. 24 N° 9

MIXING, PLACING, AND CURING

42. Crack-free, High- Performance Concrete Structures

In Montreal, specifications take into acount the well-known and identified causes of cracking
By Richard Morin, Gilbert Haddad, and Pierre-Claude Aïtcin

50. Resurfacing a Suspension Bridge. A rigorous quality management program results in an expectation of a
30-year service life. By Dudley R. Morgan and Greg J. V. Smith.

58 Specificationes: Are They Clear, Correct, and Current? A project’s scope and execution must be
accurately defined for everyone on the construction team to enjoy success. By William S. Phelan.

ALSO FEATURING

19. Fall 2002 Phoenix Convention Preview

40. 2002 Concrete in Transit Awards. Four winning projects, as chosen by the Portland Cement Association

61. SUVs and Parking Structures: Is There a Weight Problem?

Basing design of parking structures on current vehicle sales trends. by Mary S. Smith and Anthony P. Chrest

72. Shrinkage and Temperature Reinforcement. A checklist to ensure that requirementes of Section 7.12 in
ACI 318-02 are met by Bruce A. Suprenant

77. Double- Headed Studs Improve Corbel Reinforcement. Placed in the compression zone, double-headed
studs significantly increase corbel ductility. By Gerd Birkle, Amin Ghali, and Kurt Scäfer.

85. Efflorescence- Surface Blemish or Internal Problem? Part 2: Situation in Practice. Under certain
conditions, efflorescence is inherent in concrete construction and unavoidable. By Adam Neville.

89. 2002 ACI Chapter Directory

SPECIAL PRODUCTS & PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT

102. Epoxy Reinforcement fo 100-Year Road Structure in Chicago. Designer and constructors aim for long-
term durability in design, and in mixture proportioning, to withstand city’s deicing programs. By John M.
Prentice.
AUGUST 2002 Vol. 24 Nº 8

ADMIXTURES AND CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS

59 Admixture Blends in Steel Fiber-Reinforced Dry-Mix Shotcrete

A comparative study of silica fume and high-reactivity metakaolin
by Nemkumar Banthia and Vivek Bindiganavile
64 Heavily Reinforced Shearwalls and Mass Foundations Built with "Green" Concrete
High-volume fly ash concrete used in a seismic retrofit project
by Dushyant Manmohan and R Kumar Mehta
71 Using Mineral and Chemical Durability-Enhancing Admixtures in Structural Concrete
A review of different corrosion protection mechanisms
by J. M. LaFave, D. W. Pfeifer, D.J. Sund, D. Lovett, and S. A. Civjan

ALSO FEATURING

21 Fall 2002 Phoenix Convention Preview

Initial program for the meeting October 27 to November 1
34 ACI Fellowships and Scholarships: Building Strong Professionals
36 Cornerstone for Leadership Campaign Underway
37 A Great Time in Detroit!
The ACI Spring 2002 Convention sets new mark for attendance
41 ACI Spring 2002 Detroit Convention at a Glance
50 Taming the Great Dragon- Three Gorges Dam
Observations from ACI members who toured the construction site in China
by William J. Semioli and Ronald L. Jensen
79 Guidelines for Evaluation of a Structure with Unbonded Post-Tensioning Tendons
Understanding the development of the post-tensioning industry is helpful
by Gail S. Kelley
86 Efflorescence-Surface Blemish or Internal Problem? Part 1: The Knowledge
A review of the existing knowledge regarding surface salt deposits
by Adam Neville
91 Strain-Related Strength Reduction Factors (ϕ) According to ACI 318-02
One method to obtain φ found in the 2002 version of the Code
by Noel J. Everard
114 ACI Technical Committee Chairs Appointed

SPECIAL PRODUCTS & PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT

99 Using Advanced Lithium Technology to Combat ASR in Concrete

by Nicholas Adams and David B. Stokes
103 Chilean-American Concrete
by Juan Pablo Covarrubias and Jerry A. Holland

107 Shrinkage-Compensating Concrete Made with an Expansive Component

by Henry G. Russell, Robert A. Stadler, and Herbert G. Gelhardt, III
JULY 2002 Vol. 24 Nº 7

SUSTAINABILITY

22 Introduction: Sustainable Development and Concrete Technology

Some goals of ACI's Board Task Group on Sustainable Development
By V M. Malhotra

23 Greening of the Concrete Industry for Sustainable Development Concrete's environmental

impact and implications for the future. By P Kumar Mehta

30 High-Performance High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete

An emerging technology, ideally suited for the infrastructure of developing nations
By V M. Malhotra

35 Sustainability of the Concrete Industry-What Should Be ACl's Role? Defining the critical
challenges that will impact the industry . By Terence c. Holland

41 Do Not Forget the Other Chapters!

New possibilities for implementing sustainable development. By Per Jahren

45 Greener Concrete Using Recycled Materials

Options exist for the reuse of industrial by-products and post-consumer waste. By Tarun R. Naik

TESTING

51 Debonding of Highway Bridge Deck Overlays

Performance test data from Alberta, Canada. By Paul Cartel; Suresh Gurjar; and James Wong

59 Behavior of Concrete Integral Abutments

Field tests of pile-abutment interfaces validate design criteria
By Edwin G. Burdette, Earl E. lngram, David W Goodpasture, and J. Harold Deatherage

64 Sulfate Attack on Concrete: Laboratory versus Field Experience Comparing research findings
with field observations of concrete in sulfate-rich soils. By Harvey Haynes

ALSO FEATURING
71 Designing with ACI 318-02 Strength Reduction Factors
Incorporating the new phi factors into the current ACI Design Handbook column interaction
diagrams. By Noel J. Everard

SPECIAL PRODUCTS & PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT

82 Cable-Stay Cradle System Improves Bridge Aesthetics and Economy

More slender pylon shapes are achievable. By W Denney Pule and Manuel F Carballo

86 Cutting Costs by Recycling Materials

Ready-mix producers in France conserve resources. By Philippe Donnaes
JUNE 2002 Vol. 24 Nº 6

CONCRETE IS BEAUTIFUL

22 Designing with Colored Architectural Concrete

Eye-catching colored concrete enlivens public areas
by J. Christopher Ball and Mike DeCandia

27 Looking to Add Beauty? What about Decorative Overlay Systems?

Old concrete can be remodeled to look freshly placed
by Greg Lamm

30 Imprinted Concrete
Creating uniquely colored surfaces that resemble stone, brick, and tile by Jay Fangman

33 Bringing the Seashore Inside with Decorative Concrete

The impression of a tidal pool created for an oceanfront house
by Tom Ralston

36 Segmental and Cable-Stayed Bridges

An evolution in aesthetics and cost-effective design and construction
by Eugene c. Figg, Jr.

43 Bringing Back D.C.'s Majestic Taft Bridge Lions

Restoration of sculptures from an historic bridge. by Paul Monesi

48 Amobius: A Ferrocement Sculpture

The Möbius strip inspires an outdoor art installation. by Lynn Olson

ALSO FEATURING
52 Creep of Concrete and Behavior of Structures-Part II: Dealing with Problems For complex structures,
an experimental determination of creep is necessary. by Adam Neville

56 Amount of Water Required for Complete Hydration of Portland Cement The ratio of water volume to
cement volume is critical by Bryant Mather and William G. Hime

73 Showing How to Make Concrete Beautiful

Dynamic growth predicted for the decorative concrete field by Keith A. Tosolt

SPECIAL PRODUCTS & PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT

62 Decorative Concrete Has Come a long Way!
Creativity and durability combine in finishes from the common to the extreme by Lance A. Boyer

68 Colored Concrete Enhances Highway Corridor

More and more pavement is being designed with aesthetics in mind. By Dan Frentress
MAY 2002 Vol. 24 Nº 5

HOT-WEATHER CONCRETING

30 Florida's Hot-Weather Concreting Specification

How FDOT developed its Specification 346, and the industry reaction
By Michael Bergin and Christine Syed

34 Admixture Effects on Hot-Weather Concrete

Optimal usage requires understanding the effects on a number of fresh concrete properties, including water
content and plastic shrinkage
by Dan Ravina and Itzhak Soroka

ALSO FEATURING

25 ACI Officers for 2002

Holland and Fiorato elected, along with four new directors

28 ACI's Award-Winning Papers

Abstracts of outstanding research and authorship

39 Designing Concrete for Durability-A Case Study

Early communication and cooperation are required to achieve durable concrete
by Peter C. Taylor

44 QC/QA Concrete Specifications in Kentucky Highway Construction

Incentives for high quality encourage performance and innovation
by Kamyar C. Mahboub and Susantha K. Chandraratna

49 Specified Tolerances versus As-Built Data

Are currently specified tolerances realistically achievable?
by Bruce A. Suprenant

53 In Construction... Who is Responsible for What?

When the roles of authority and responsibility are balanced, issues are easier to resolve
by Norman L. Scott

59 Creep of Concrete and Behavior of Structures-Part 1: Problems

Examples of the importance of concrete technology in design
by Adam Neville

PROPOSED ACI STANDARD

85 330.1-XX -Specification for Unreinforced Concrete Parking Lots

MARCH 2002 Vol. 24 Nº 3

FLOORS, SLABS, PAVEMENTS

56 Why Stabs Curt, Part I

A look at the curling mechanism and the effect of moisture and shrinkage gradients on the amount of curling
by Bruce A. Suprenant

62 White Concrete Reflects Highway Safety

A low-maintenance option to make barriers and parapets more visible at night
by M. K. Hurd

67 Sport Utility Vehicles and the Design of Parking Garages

Making a case for heavier wheel loads
by Javed B. Malik

72 Oldest Concrete Street in the United States

An experimental pavement proved successful, and is still in use today
by Luke M. Snell and Billie G. Snell

75 Cautionary Note on Shear Capitals

Shear capitals fail to reach capacity calculated from formulas in ACI 318-99 when subjected to combined
loading
by Sami Megally and Amin Ghali

ALSO FEATURING
18 Join the ACI Engineering Team
Support the development of publications in concrete-technology growth areas
by Ward R. Malisch

23 Convention Opening Session to Honor ACI's Newest Fellows

The spring meeting in Detroit kicks off with an awards program

34 ACI's Fall 2001 Convention: A Look at "Concrete of the Future"

Issues such as sustainability and extended service life were the focus in Dallas

45 Preview of the ACI Spring 2002 Convention

"A Concrete-Driven Renaissance," Detroit, Mich., April 21-25. 2002

84 Why Chemistry Matters In Concrete

Designing concrete mixtures that compensate for chemical reactivity
by Vagn C. Johansen, Waldemar A. Klemm, and Peter C. Taylor
109 Annual Index to Concrete International
Volume 23. Issues 1 through 12, published in 2001
FEBRUARY 2002 Vol. 24 Nº 2

BRIDGES AND DECKS

42 Long-Span, Slender Pedestrian Bridges . Graceful but stable, stress-ribbon and suspension structures
require only minimal long-term maintenance, by Jiri Strasky

49 Construction of the MyThuan Cable-Stayed Bridge

Vietnamese project featured innovative engineering, along with cost-effective programming and
management, by Man-Chung Tang, Jian Ren Tao, and Dennis J Jang

56 Conductive-Concrete Overlays
An innovative solution for bridge-deck deicing. By Sherif A. Yehia and Christopher y Tuan

61 Use of the Maturity Method During Highway Bridge Construction Estimating in-place strength of
structural concrete by Yongtao Dong, Allyn Luke, Nicholas Vitillo, and Farhad Ansari

ALSO FEATURING

19 ACI's Seminar Faculty: Offering the Foremost in Expertise

Instructors give answers that attendees need to stay on the cutting edge
25 Preview of the ACI Spring 2002 Convention
"A Concrete-Driven Renaissance," Detroit, Mich., ApriI 21-25, 2002
39 Recognizing Excellence in Precast Concrete Bridges
The outstanding projects for 2001, as chosen by PCI
67 Birdbaths: Expectations vs. Reality
When standing water is visible on a floor, someone is expected to pay, by Bruce A. Suprenant
70 Owner Responsibility in Quality Verification?
Build in quality at the start, not during inspection, by Bryant Mather

SPECIAL PRODUCTS & PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT

80 Performance-Based Concrete Mixtures and Specifications for Today Making the best use of local
materials to reduce costs by James M. Shilstone, Sr., and James M.. Shilstone, Jr.
84 Appraising Your Concrete Innovation
Credible, independent appraisals provide a level of assurance about accepting changes and improvements
by George C. Hoff

DISCUSSION AND CLOSURE

107 ACI 350-01 -Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures and Commentary
131 ACI 355-2 - Evaluating the Performance of Post-lnstalled Mechanical Anchors in Concrete and
Commentary
JANUARY 2002 Vol. 24 Nº 1

REPAIR & REHABILlTATION

32 Strengthening with Shear Collars

Developed 20 years ago, concrete shear collars have proven to be an effective method for retrofitting
existing concrete structures, by Predrag L. Popovic and Gary J. Klein

37 Selecting Durable Repair Materials: Performance Criteria-Summary

It is necessary to consider the factors affecting the design and selection of repair systems as parts of a
composite system to achieve durable repairs
by J E. McDonald, A. M. Vaysburd, P. H. Emmons, R. W Paston, and K. Kesner

45 Masonry Saved This Under-Reinforced Building

After finding cracked RC beams, a structural investigation revealed that some main transfer beams had no
more than 20% of the required reinforcement
by Yasser S. Korany, John l Glanville, and Gary S. Kowalchuk

ALSO FEATURING

17 ACI Launches Student Fellowship program

First awardees chosen at the ACI Fall 2001 Convention in Dallas, Texas

20 ACI Staff Gathers for Flag Dedication Ceremony

With a renewed sense of patriotism in light of the September 11th attacks, the U.S. flag is raised at the
Headquarters building

50 RCC Lift-joint Strength

Corps of Engineers practices emphasize rigorous design and construction provisions for lift joints in dams,
especially when seismic loading is anticipated, by John R. Hess

58 Controlling Temperatures in Mass Concrete

Understanding mass concrete is the key to controlling temperatures and ultimately saving time, effort, and
money, by John Gajda and Martha VanGeem

63 A Challenge to Concretors
Just because concrete is the most widely used construction material, there is no guarantee it will keep its
position indefinitely, by Adam Neville

SPECIAL PRODUCTS & PRACTICE SHOWCASE

74 Structural Design Software

Information from leading, innovative computer design firms

FROM ACI COMMITTEE 318

89 ACI 318-02 Discussion and Closure

DECEMBER 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 12

COMPUTERS IN CONCRETE

28 Software for the Design of Concrete Buildings

Using a combination of finite-element and strip methods is emerging as the basis for automated design of
concrete buildings
by Bijan O. Aalami

36 A Pencil. a Pad of Paper. and a Calculator

A bulwark against garbage-in/garbage-out from your computer software
by David Kittridge

ALSO FEATURING

38 Prestressing Reinforcement in the New Millennium

Mechanical properties of prestressing steels are known and proven, but corrosion protection is an issue; FRP
tendons have other durability concerns
by Morris Schupack

46 Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concretes

A French perspective on approaches used to produce high-strength, ductile fiber-reinforced concrete
by Pierre Rossi

53 Effects of Silica Fume on Crack Sensitivity

Tests of high-performance concrete with varying silica fume contents show that no single parameter is
sufficient for determining the risk of early-age cracking
by T. Kanstad, 0: Bjontegaard, E. J. Sellevold, T A. Hammer; and P. Fidjestol

60 How Much w in w/cm?

Looking at what moisture does over time in a batch of concrete
by Bryant Mather

SPECIAL PRODUCTS & PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT

69 Self-Placing Concrete
Saving time with "horizontal" and "vertical" applications
by William J. Semioli

73 Cathodic Protection: 12 Years Later and Counting

An option to solving corrosion of reinforcement in parking decks
by Kermit D. Bright
NOVEMBER 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 11

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

26 Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

Mock-ups and computer simulations help control thermal cracking during construction
by David Selna and Paulo J. M. Monteiro

34 A Checklist for Industrial Floor Design

An information-gathering tool to better understand owner expectations and reduce disputes
by Bruce Suprenant, Ross Martin, and Kim Basham

ALSO FEATURING

24 ACI Assists Forensic Study of Terrorist-Attack Damage

Investigative teams to gather data in New York City and Washington, D.C.
by Keith A. Tosolt

41 Design-Build of a Concrete Canoe-From Start to Finish Line

Engineering students combine concrete technology with naval architecture
by Michael Carnivale, III

45 The Engineer and Liability for Job-Site Personal Injury

A review of some rulings in cases involving construction accidents
by Mohammad Iqbal

50 Preparing Specimens for Microscopy

Improper techniques can make examination results less reliable
by R. J Detwiler, L. J Powers, U. Hjorth Jakobsen, W u: Ahmed, K. L. Scrivener; and K. O. Kjellsen

59 Core Tests: Easy to Perform, Not Easy to Interpret

In some situations, core tests may be the best approach to resolving questions of concrete quality
by Adam Neville

SPECIAL PRODUCTS AND PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT

75 The New Concrete Technology

Ultra high-performance concrete applications in France
by William J. Semioli

80 Avoiding Corrosion Damage in Reinforced Concrete

The use of corrosion inhibiting admixtures protects steel reinforcing
by James M Gaidis and Arnie M. Rosenberg
OCTOBER 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 10

FORMWORK

36 Beam-Form System Speeds Parking Deck Construction

Multistory parking deck built in 20 weeks without crane handling of forms
by le" Steele

40 Plywood Form Selection and Care

Tips for maximizing reuse of plywood forms
by David Lewis

ALSO FEATURING

29 Nomination of ACI Officers for 2002

Holland for president, Fiorato for vice president; four new directors

33 ACI's Fall 2001 Seminars

On the cutting edge of concrete technology

43 Salt Hydration Distress

Observations on this often misidentified cause of concrete distress
by William G. Hime, Ross A. Martinek, Lisa A. Backus, and Stella L. Marusin

51 Post-Quake Advisory Trip to India

Damage surveyed in the aftermath of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake
by James K. Wight and William Halczak

54 Improved Anchoring System for CFRP Strips

An interlocking-anchorage system improves overall strength. stiffness, and ductility of concrete beams
by Nabil F Grace

61 Reducing the Environmental Impact of Concrete

Concrete can be durable and environmentally friendly
by P. Kumar Mehta

80 ACI Technical Activities Committee Actions

An update on recent document approval, committee formation
by Charles Dolan, TAC chairman

SPECIAL PRODUCTS AND PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT

77 The Basics of Photography. ..with Concrete!

French company expands its technology for etching illustrations into concrete panels
by William J. Semioli
SEPTEMBER 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 9

MIXING, PLACING, AND CURING

30 Vibration Tune-Up
Monitoring vibrator frequency can help to optimize strength, density, and durability
by Kenneth C. Hover

36 Shotcrete Redefined
Qualified contractors are using shotcrete for shear wall construction, seismic rehab, and even architectural
concrete
by Rob Vonarb

40 Concrete Structures for Waste Storage and Disposal

Additional guidelines need to address regulatory concerns about cracking, permeability, and long-term
durability
by C. Barry Oland and John W Baker

47 Improving Concrete Durability with Cementitious Materials

Blended cements and pozzolans can improve performance in service environments
by Roy H. Keck

ALSO FEATURING

28 ACI Launches E-Learning Program

Two online courses provide career enrichment via the Internet

52 How to Write a Good Technical Paper

Guidelines for writing easy-to-read and technically accurate papers by Rachel J. Detwiler and David Darwin

56 Reviewing Publications: An Insider's View

A look at the process of peer review and paper acceptance
by Adam Neville

62 Who Really Cares About Building Codes?

Some salient points related to the future development of building codes by John V Loscheider

66 2001 ACI Chapter Directory

84 New National Masonry Code and Specification Documents

by Max Porter; Chair; MSJC
AUGUST 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 8

TESTING

64 Impulse Radar Applications

A useful nondestructive method for determining rebar location, detecting voids, and estimating slab
thickness by Malcolm K. Lim

69 Studying Air Voids on Cylindrical Surfaces

Air-void measurements taken on the polished cylindrical surface of a core sample
by L. Brad Shotwell

76 Reducing Drying Shrinkage of Bridge-Deck Concrete

Researchers evaluate properties of concrete containing shrinkage-reducing admixtures, and shrinkage-
compensating cement
by Brian L. Cope and George E. Ramey

ALSO FEATURING

24 ACI's New International Committee

Objective: To help create a collaborative global concrete community
by Sarah Myers

27 Fall 2001 Convention Preview

"Concrete of the Future," October 29-November 2, 2001, Dallas, Tex.

47 "Constructibility: From Concept to Completion," ACI's Spring 2001 Convention, Philadelphia

Highlights from March included a Contractors' Day exposition and the annual Awards Breakfast

52 ACI Spring 2001 Philadelphia Convention at a Glance...

A pictorial of events and people from the Spring meeting

60 Passing the Presidential Gavel

ACI's past president reflects on his term, while the new President surveys the road ahead by James O. Jirsa
and Daniel L. Baker
83 Toward a Unified Strength Design of Reinforced Masonry
A proposal for simplifying and unifying the current strength design provisions given in the 2000 IBC for
reinforced masonry
by Javeed A. Munshi
89 Six Basic Steps to Construction Savings and Higher Quality
Suggestions of how owners and contractors can lower costs before a mixer truck ever arrives on the job site
by Aarno Nurminen

98 Significant Board Actions at the Spring 2001 Convention

A new Strategic Plan adopted and funding for the upcoming Centennial discussed
JULY 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 7

DURABILITY

38 Designing a Durable, Light-Reflective Floor

The owner said: "Let there be more light -but no floor joints or cracks"
by Frederick R. Keith, Wayne W Walker; and Jerry A. Holland

46 Issues in Designing Durable Structures

Questions to consider when designing structures in which corrosion of reinforcement is likely
by Tarek Uddin Mohammed, Nobuaki Otsuki, and Hidenori Hamada

49 New Model Codes and Seismic Design

In some areas. seismic design considerations will change from a structural issue that wasn't typically of much
concern before to one of major importance
by S. K. Ghosh

ALSO FEATURING

25 PCA Bridge Awards: Design and Construction Excellence

The Portland Cement Association recognizes eight outstanding projects

57 In Search of Elegance: The Evolution of the Art of Structural Engineering in the Western World
A sampling of elegant architecture from the Roman Empire to the present day
by Michael P. Collins

73 A Chat with Robert E. Tobin - Another Giant in Concrete

Long-time ACI member talks about notable advancements in concrete technology
by Robert E. Wilde
JUNE 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 6

FRP- AND FIBER-REINFORCED CONCRETE

23 Innovative Synthetic Fibers

Tests on a high-tensile-strength fiber for shotcrete and concrete reinforcement
By Jean-Francois Trottier and Michael Mahoney

29 Repairing with Hybrid-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

Use of macro- and microfibers enhances thin repairs
By Nemkumar Banthia and Vivek Bindiganavile

33 Fiber-Optic Sensors Monitor FRP-Reinforced Bridge

Researchers instrument sections of a bridge deck reconstructed with FRP rebar and grids
By Brahim Benmokrane, Habib Rahman, Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, Radhouane Masmoudi, Burong Zhang,
Isabelle Lord, and Gamil Tadros

ALSO FEATURING:

22 Suggested Reading for ACI Members ACI's award-winning papers and articles

39 Evaluating Seismic Response of Existing Parking Structures

Techniques for finding and fixing the weak links
By Mohammad lqbal

44 Free Fall of Concrete

Test results show no segregation or strength loss for 50-ft free falls By Bruce A. Suprenant

46 One-on-One at World of Concrete 2001

A special focus on this year's record-breaking industry show

FROM ACI COMMITTEE 318

69 Changing from ACI 318-99 to ACI 318-02-What's New?

By James R. Cagley, Chairman, ACI Committee 318
MAY 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 5

COVER

21 ACI Officers for 2001

Baker, Izquierdo elected; four new directors seated

SLABS AND PAVING

37 Design of Unreinforced Slabs-on-Ground Made Easy

Analysis program addresses the many variables of slab design
by Wayne W Walker and Jerry A. Holland

43 Scaling Revisited
Concrete flatwork can be made more resistant to scaling
by David Lankard

OTHER FEATURES

25 ACI International's Annual Awards for 2001

Honorees recognized at the Spring Convention

35 Crystal Growth in Entrained-Air Voids

Even with little evidence of mishandled concrete, voids can occur
by Bryant Mather

50 Trusses Instead of Solid Webs?

New design technique for highway box girders
by Marco Rosignoli

54 Interoperability and the Concrete Practitioner

How small and intermediate-sized firms can benefit by integrating project data
by A. M. Lount

60 Standard Test Methods: Avoid the Free-For-All!

Emphasizing the importance of strict adherance to test methods
by Adam Neville
APRIL 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 4

FEATURES

17 ACI Adds 16 New Fellows

Honors bestowed last month at the Spring Convention in Philadelphia

ADMIXTURES

22 Unique Applications of a Cellulose-Based Antiwashout Admixture

Placing concrete underwater made easier in challenging conditions
by Mark A. Bury, Charles K Nmai, Godwin Amekuedi, and Jeff Bury

29 Performance of lab-Produced HVFA-Blended Cements in Concrete

Research at CANMET incorporating high volumes of fly ash
by Nabil Bouzoubaâ and V Mohan Malhotra

34 Ternary and Quaternary Cements for Sustainable Development

Composite cement blends result in envionmentally-friendly concrete by Moncef Nehdi

43 Durability of Concrete Containing Calcined Clay

Studying the effects of alkali-reactive aggregates and deicing salts
by Rachel J Detwiler; Javed 1 Bhatty, Gregory Barger; and Eric R. Hansen

PERSONNEL

48 Recruiting New Contracting Professionals

The Project Engineer Program utilizes a mentor approach to guide new hires
by Jay Thomas

PROFILE

51 A Chat with Clyde Kesler: Another Giant in Concrete

University of Illinois researcher whose work influenced the 318 Building Code
by Robert E. Wilde
MARCH 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 3

ON THE COVER

21 Concrete in Philadelphia
Some recent award-winning projects in and around the Delaware Valley

FEATURES

25 Vision 2030: A Vision for the U.S. Concrete Industry

Our industry's 30-year map to meet future goals
Introduction by William H. Plenge

35 "Bridging the Centuries" -ACI's Toronto Fall 2000 Convention

Once again, Canada's largest city attracted an excellent turnout

46 1999 Turkey Earthquake -Performance of RC Structures

Observations in the aftermath of a 7.4 magnitude quake
by Murat Saatcioglu, N. J. Gardner; and Ahmed Ghobarah

57 Building Durable Structures in the 21St Century

The challenge of making concrete more environmentally sustainable
by P. Kumar Mehta and Richard W Burrows

64 A Chat with Richard C. Mielenz: Another Giant in Concrete

An ACI past president discusses his work in petrography and materials research
by Robert E. Wilde

68 Benefits of the Maturity Method for Cold-Weather Concreting Electronic integration to evaluate
strength gain before removing forms
by Allen J. Hulshizer

73 Silica Fume in a Concrete Specification: Prescribed, Permitted, or Omitted?

Specify clearly to avoid misinterpretation
by Adam M; Neville

78 Significant Board Actions at the Fall 2000 Convention

A report an the meeting in Toronto
FEBRUARY 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 2

FEATURES

50 Seismic Design for I-15 -Salt Lake City

Efforts made to guarantee seismic constructibility
by Robert B. Anderson, Saber M. Abdel-Ghaffar, and Yolanda Labia

FOR THE MEMBERS

26 Around the Globe with ACI Officers

Highlights of international events during the year 2000

31 Philadelphia 2001 Spring Convention Preview

Sessions and events planned for the March meeting

74 Reaching out early to the Next Generation of Concrete Professionals

Hands-on educational program targets school children
by William J Semioli

BRIDGES

64 Deck Segmentation and Yard Organization for Launched Bridges

A parallel production setup saves time
by Marco Rosignoli

77 Inspecting Concrete Bridge Substructures, Part 2: Structural Deterioration

Different bridge categories require appropriate inspection intervals
by R. Richard Avent, Mohamed Alawady, and Ernest Heymsfield

82 Design and Construction Challenge: Tren Urbano, Puerto Rico

Case study of a mass transit system project
by Manuel Feliciano

89 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis for Large Segmental Bridges Factoring in extended service life
by Clifford L. Freyermuth

PROFILE

60 A Chat with Ignacio Martín: Another Giant in Concrete

An ACI past president discusses his research into column design
by Robert E. Wilde

TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
106 Evaluating the Performance of Post-lnstalled Mechanical Anchors in Concrete (ACI 355.2) and
Commentary (ACI 355.2R-oo)
JANUARY 2001 Vol. 23 Nº 1

14 A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN: ENVISIONING ACI'S FUTURE

Identifying the long-range issues facing the Institute.

17 PHILADELPHIA 2001 SPRING CONVENTION PREVIEW

Sessions and events planned for the March meeting.

FLOORS, SLABS, AND FOUNOATIONS

23 GATORADE FLOOR: QUENCHING THRIST, JOINTS, CRACKS, AND CURL

by Donald A. Bailey, Edward J. Barbour, Scott W. Cupp, Jerry A. Holland, and David W. Knight. A "very
flat" floor design using shrinkage-compensating concrete.

31 STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF POST- TENSIONED FLOORS

by Bijan O. Aalami and Gail S. Kelley. Reviewing state-of-the-art design criteria.

38 CREEP AND SHINKAGE PREDICTION ON THE WEB

by Vladimir Koístek Vojtich Petoik, and Hans-Werner Pilhofer, Instant evaluation of properties with an
online prediction model.

41 INSPECTING CONCRETE BRIDGE SUBSTRUCTURE, PART 1: SCOUR

by R. Richard Avent, Mohamed Alawady, and Ernest Heymsfield. Several cases illustrate the difficulty in
detecting general scour.

46 SELF-CURING CONCRETE, WHY NOT?

by Bryant Mather. Insight on curing concrete, from the author's own perspective.

48 SEAWATER IN THE MIXTURE

by Adam Neville. A strong argument against using salt water under any circumstances.

48 GLOBAL WARMING YOU SAY? OK, BUT "WHAT ABOUT MY CONCRETE?"

by Robert A. Prisby. Why we must be concerned when concrete dries too fast.
DECEMBER 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 12

COMPUTERS IN CONCRETE

15 TOTAL SYSTEM INTEGRATION FOR A READV-MIX COMPANY

by Richard S. Szecsy. A "stepwise" approach to implementing information technologies.

18 DECISION SUPPORT FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

by Lawrence J. Kaetzel and James E. McDonald. Integrating the data, information, and knowledge used in
assessing the condition of concrete public works structures.

24 KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS AND COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR CONCRETE

by Edward J. Garboczi, Dale P. Bentz, and Geoffrey J. Frohnsdorff. Computer integrated knowledge systems
combine databases, models, and computing tools to address the complex nature of concrete.

28 CONCRETE MATERIALS DATABASE

by C. Barry Oland and Chiara F. Ferraris. A look at the work of ACI Committee 126 and its proposed guide
for database content.

34 WATER AND CONCRETE: A LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP

by Adam Neville. Exploring the numerous connections between the two most used materials worldwide.

39 SELECTING DURABLE REPAIR MATERIALS: PERFORMANCE CRITERIA -FIELD STUDIES

by A. M. Vaysburd, P. H. Emmons, J. E. McDonald, R. W. Poston, and K. Kesner. Various repair materials
were tested for their resistance to cracking
NOVEMBER 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 11

14 ACI POLICY ON WEB SITE USAGE

Guidelines for committees and chapters.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

21 SELECTING DURABLE REPAIR MATERIALS: PERFORMANCE CRITERIA -LABORATORY

RESULTS
by Randall W. Poston, Keith E. Kesner, James E. McDonald, Alexander M. Vaysburd, and Peter H.
Emmons. The difficulty in carrying out repairs provides an argument for performance research.

31 THE INTERNET AND CONCRETE QUALITY ASSURANCE

by H.P. "Errol" Lim and Paul Zoltanetzky, Jr. How the New York City Department Environmental
Protection brought its QA program on line.

38 CITY OF WICHITA IMPLEMENTS PIONEERING REHAB TECHNOLOGIES

by Karl J. Svaty, Jr., Monica Lane, Nabil F. Grace, and Jay Thomas. Long- term dynamic monitoring and
CFRP post-tensioning for a major bridge restoration.

43 NOZZLEMAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR THE SHOAL LAKE AQUEDUCT

REHABILITATION
by P. T. Seabrook, D. H. Grandy, and K. N. Campbell. Ensuring a pool of trained workers prior to bid.

48 EVALUATING AND STRENGTHENING OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE USING STRUT-AND-

TIE MODELS
by Keith E. Kesner and Randall W. Poston. Applying newer generation models in the development retrofit
strategies.
55 USE LESS CEMENT
by Bryant Mather. A rationale for increasing the service life of concrete.
OCTOBER 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 10

13 BAKER, IZQUIERDO NOMINATED, ALONG WITH FOUR NEW DIRECTORS

Election of ACI officers for 2001.

23 SAN DIEGO ACI SPRING CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

A recap of the March 2000 meeting and its theme of aesthetics.

28 A CHAT WITH ADAM NEVILLE -ANOTHER GIANT IN CONCRETE

by Robert E. Wilde. A discussion of ultimate strength design and other topics.

30 PHOTOENGRAVING ON CONCRETE
by Philippe Donnaes. Combining the art of silk screening with concrete chemistry.

STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

33 A REALISTIC APRROACH TO SEISMIC EVALUATION OF CONCRETE BRIDGES

by Eric Thorkildsen and Roy A. Imbsen. Assessing the integrity of aging structures.

37 FERROCEMENT LAMINATE STRENGTHENS RC BEAMS

by Mothana Ahmed Al-Kubaisy and Mohd Zamin Jumaat. Use of ferrocement laminate to strengthen and
repair.

45 FORENSIC STUDY OF A PARTIAL COLLAPSE

by Subhash Kukarni. Evaluation, testing, and repair of a failed warehouse roof.

51 PROPERTIES OF DRY-MIX SHOTCRETE CONTAINING SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS

MATERIALS
by Michel Pigeon, Pierre Lacombe, Denis Beaupré, and Éric Cloutier. Good compressive strengths were
obtained with fly ash mixtures.

70 CHAPTER DIRECTORY
Listings of U.S., International, and Student Chapters
SEPTEMBER 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 9

22 BOARD OF DIRECTION AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONVENE AT HEADQUARTERS

The annual summer strategic planning meetings.

27 TORONTO 2000 FALL CONVENTION PREVIEW

Listing of events and sessions for the October meeting.

45 A CHAT WITH CHESTER P. SIESS -ANOTHER GIANT IN CONCRETE by Robert E. Wilde. A

discussion of ultimate strength design and other topics.

MIXING, PLACING, AND CURING

50 SPENDING CONCRETE DOLLARS EFFECTIVELY

by Casimir J. Bognacki, Joseph Marsano, and William C. Baumann. Experiences of the Port Authority of
New York and New Jersey.

57 WHERE DID THESE CRACKS COME FROM?

by Erika E. Holt. Why the first 12 hours of curing are critical

61 PREDICTION AND CONTROL OF EARLY-AGE CRACKING: EXPERIENCES FROM THE

0RESUND TUNNEL
by Steen Lykke, Erik Skotting, and Ulla Kjaer. Monitoring temperature changes to prevent early-age
cracking.

66 WATER -CINDERELLA INGREDIENT OF CONCRETE

by Adam Neville. Standards for mixing water are practically nonexistent.

73 MIXTURE PROPORTIONING FOR DURABLE CONCRETE: CHALLENGES AND CHANGES

by Surendra P. Shah, Kejin Wang, and W. Jason Weiss. Has concrete technology provided more solutions -
or more problems -for durability?
AUGUST 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 8

21 TORONTO 2000 FALL CONVENTION PREVIEW

Listing of events and sessions for the October meeting.

28 CHATTING WITH BRYANT MATHER -A GIANT IN HIS FIELD

by Robert E. Wilde. A distinguished career in concrete technology celebrated.

34 2000 CONCRETE IN TRANSIT AWARDS

Portland Cement Association focuses on four outstanding projects.

37 DISCOVER INTEGRALLY COLORED TILT-UP CONCRETE

by Nick Paris and Michael Chusid. Enhancing the beauty of architectural concrete.

TESTING

41 SEGMENTAL PRECAST CONCRETE PILES -A SOLUTION FOR UNDERPINNING

by Tarek Hassan, Sami Rizkalla, Sital Rihal, and Dominic Parmantier. Case study of reinforcement to
building foundation.

47 NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PERMEATION GROUTING: DESIGN AND EVALUATION

by Eric Landry, Daniel Lees, and Alex Naudts. Computer-aided system for analysis and assessment of
results.

53 BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

by Mohammad S. Khan. Collecting data on bridge repair and maintenance.

57 SULFATE ATTACK ON CONCRETE: SEPARATING MYTHS FROM REALITY

by P. Kumar Mehta. A critical look at the seriousness of this problem.
JULY 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 7

19 PREFABRICATED CONCRETE SEMIARCHES SPAN THE ST. SAUVEUR RIVER

by Philippe Donnaes. A complex design solved by an aesthetic yet functional approach.

DURABILITY

21 THE QUESTION OF CONCRETE DURABILITY: WE CAN MAKE GOOD CONCRETE TODAY

by Adam Neville. An overview of concrete practice that promotes durability.

27 MONOLITH FOUNDATION: BUILT TO LAST A"1000" YEARS

by P. Kumar Mehta and Wilbert S. Langley. Use of an innovative mixture and no reinforcing steel.

33 INCREASING DURABILITY OF DECKS USING CLASS HP CONCRETE

by Sreenivas Alampalli and Frank Owens. New York state survey indicates improved performance of deck
materials.

37 SHOTCRETE REPAIR OF A COMPOSITE 3-D PANEL SYSTEM

by William L. Snow and Edward C. Porcher. Structural deficiencies found and corrected.

42 PROVISIONS FOR USING FRP IN THE CANADIAN HIGHWAY BRIDGE DESIGN

by Gamil Tadros. Fiber-reinforced applications in three bridge projects.
JUNE 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 6

19 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1-15/US 95 INTERCHANGE, STAGE 2

by Fred Y. Feng and Juan A. Murillo. Segmental construction in Las Vegas' "Spaghetti Bowl”

REHABILITATION

27 FROM ASPHALT TO CONCRETE

by Jacques Marchand, Michel Pigeon, Michel Tremblay, and Luc Boisvert. Recycled aggregate in a high-
performance rehabilitation technique.

32 CONVERTING AN OLD CONCRETE BLOCK BUILDING TO A MODERN OFFICE BUILDING

by Zareh B. Gregorian and Garen B. Gregorian. Structural renovation for a Harvard Square landmark.

SHOTCRETING

36 EXPOSED AGGREGATE WET-MIX SHOTCRETE AS A REPAIR MATERIAL

by Denis Beaupré and Pierre Lacombe. Improving the visual appeal of shotcrete repair.

41 USE OF RECYCLED AGGREGATE IN PLAIN FIBER-REINFORCED SHOTCRETE

by Nemkumar Banthia and Cesar Chan. Good for the environment and good economics.

EDUCATION

47 EXAMINING STRUCTURAL FAILURE CASES IN THE CLASSROOM

by Norbert J. Delatte Jr. Can study of past disasters produce better engineers?
MAY 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 5

11 JIRSA, HOLLAND ELECTED; FOUR NEW DIRECTORS SEATED

New ACI officers begin terms for 2000-2001.

28 STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 3RD ANNIVERSARY AND GOING STRONG!

by William H. Plenge. An update on research consortia in progress.

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY FROM AROUND THE WORLD

33 NEW LOW- TEMPERATURE ADMIXTURES

by Charles Korhonen and Robert Ryan. Concreting at the Soo Locks in -10 C conditions.

40 RAPID CHLORIDE TEST COMPARISONS

by James R. Mackechnie and Mark G. Alexander. Research in South Africa on three methods for assessing
chloride resistance.

47 A PROPOSAL FOR MEASURING RHEOLOGY OF PRODUCTION CONCRETE by Joseph A.

Daczko. Using slump meters to quantify the workability of concrete.

50 WHY VOLUME CHANGES MATTER: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MICROSTRUCTURE AND

SHRINKAGE
by Hamlin M. Jennings, Maria C. Garci, Christopher M. Neubauer, Gates M. Moss, Paul D. Tennis, and
Edward F. O'Neil. New technique for measuring shrinkage cracking.

55 SUPER HIGH-STORV PUMPING: SHANGHAI JIN MAO BUILDING

by Cao Tian Xia. Innovative pumping methods developed for China's tallest building.
APRIL 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 4

21 INSTITUTE HONORS 29; CHAPTERS, LONG-TIME MEMBERS

Annual spring convention awards program held in San Diego.

ADMIXTURES

31 SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE
by Michael J. Campion and Philippe Jost. Expanding the possibilities of concrete design and placement.

35 ADMIXTURES AND AGGREGATES: KEY ELEMENTS OF ATHLETIC CONCRETE

by William S. Phelan. Five successful mixtures used in various applications.

HIGH-STRENGTH CONCRETE

41 ELEVATED TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON HSC RESIDUAL STRENGTH

by George C. Hoff, Alain Bilodeau, and V. Mohan Malhotra.
Twelve mixtures tested from 100 to 1000 C.

49 HIGH SPEED TRAIN BRIDGE OVER THE RHÓNE RIVER

by Philippe Donnaes. French HSC railway bridge sets records.

51 COLD WEATHER CONCRETING WITH HVDRONIC HEATERS

by Chet Grochoski. Economic heating system for placing below freeze point.

56 WILL FRP COMPOSITES EVER CHANGE BRIDGE ENGINEERING?

by John B. Scalzi. Standards needed for FRP materials.

59 AN EXPERT WITNESS -AS RELIABLE AS CONCRETE?

by Adam Neville. What does it take to be an expert witness?

62 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION TERMINOLOGY FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM

by James M. LaFave. A fresh approach to construction industry lingo.
MARCH 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 3

6 GETTING READV FOR OUR SECOND CENTURY, PART 2

by James G. Toscas. Conclusion to last month's guest President's Memo.

21 ACI NAMES 23 FELLOWS

Honors to be granted at the San Diego Spring Convention.

27 OVER 1300 ATTEND ACI FALL CONVENTION

A rundown of highlights from Baltimore.

34 CONCRETE IN SAN DIEGO: A PRIMER

by David J. Akers. A sampling of projects in San Diego County,

REPAIR AND REHABILITATION

38 SELECTING DURABLE REPAIR MATERIALS: PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

by Peter H. Emmons, Alexander M. Vaysburd, James E. McDonald, Randall W. Poston, and Keith E.
Kesner. Study far U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

47 EXPOSED REINFORCEMENT: ASSESSMENT OF CORROSION ACTIVITY

by Angel A. Di Maio, Lilian Eperjesi, Liliana Gassa, Luis P. Traversa, and Raul L. Zerbino. Deterioration
investigated after 15 years of exposure.

53 CREEP EFFECTS DURING LAUNCH OF THE SERIO RIVER BRIDGE

by Marco Rosignoli. Extended work stoppage causes segment deformations.

59 FIELD INVESTIGATIONS OF CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS IN INDIANA, PART 2 by Lisa M.

Samples and Julio A. Ramirez. Corrosion distress noted in existing bridge decks.

64 LITIGATION -A GROWING CONCRETE INDUSTRY

by Adam Neville. Successful mediation tools.

73 SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTION

Web site goals, international certification discussed in Baltimore.
FEBRUARY 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 2

23 SAN DIEGO 2000 SPRING CONVENTION PREVIEW

Listing of sessions, events scheduled for the March meeting.

BRIDGES AND DECKS

39 SEGMENTAL DESIGN OF THE SEABREEZE BRIDGE

by Francesco Senis. Erection sequence outlined.

45 LOAD RATING CRITERIA FOR EXISTING CONCRETE BRIDGES

by John L. Carrato, Charles H. Hague, and Harold R. Sandberg. A "how-to" case study.

53 FIELD INVESTIGATIONS OF CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS IN INDIANA, PART 1

by Lisa M. Samples and Julio A. Ramirez. Checking new construction.
57 PERFORMANCE OF EPOXY-COATED REINFORCING STEEL
by Wioleta A. Pyc, Richard E. Weyers, Michael M. Sprinkel, Ryan M. Weyers, David W. Mokarem, and
John G. Dillard. Field test results in Virginia bridge decks.

63 HPC ON BRIDGES: THE FLORIDA EXPERIENCE

by Douglas L. Edwards. FDOT corrosion classifications.

66 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS OF AESTHETICS AND EFFICIENCY GUIDELINES

by Sarah L. Billington, Steve B. Ratchye, John E. Breen, and D. Andrew Vernooy. Standard highway bridge
design.

77 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY FOR STRUCTURAL STRENGTHENING WITH FRP

by Paul L. Kelley, Michael L. Brainerd, and Milan Vatovec. Designing without a code.

83 THE EARLY ROOTS OF CEMENT

by Luke M. Snell and Billie G. Snell. Mortar use in the great pyramids of Egypt.
86 SS SELMA REVIVING MEMORIES
by Richard W. Steiger. Concrete ship continues attraction.

I-105 INDEX FOR 19991SSUES OF CONCRETE INTERNATIONAL

Contents of Volume 21, Numbers 1-12.
JANUARY 2000 Vol. 22 Nº 1

7 ACI'S SECOND CENTURY: A PLAN FOR ACTION

(November 1999 Revision of the Strategic Plan)

21 SAN DIEGO 2000 SPRING CONVENTION PREVIEW

Listing of sessions, events scheduled for the March meeting

SEISMIC

33 REALIGNING CALIFORNIA'S I-880 CYPRESS FREEWAY

by James E. Roberts, Tony Marquez, Carl Huang, Alfred R. Mangus, Brian Dykes, and Shawn J. Marlow.
No interruption of service.

40 BEHAVIOR OF LOW-RISE REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS by Santiago Pujol, Julio A.

Ramírez, and Alberto Sarria. Effects of a January 1999 earthquake in Colombia.

FLOORS, SLABS AND FOUNDATIONS

45 24 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL FLOOR SLABS

by G. R. Shashaani, Jim Vahman, and Ed Valdez. New car assembly body shop in Canada.

51 CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

by Lawrence J. Valentine. Shrinkage-compensating concrete has advantages.

57 ARREST OF A TEXAS LANDSLlDE

by Edward J. Ulrich and Clarence J. Ehlers. CIP drilled piers.

65 NORTHWIND DISTRICT COOLING PLANT

by Javed B. Malik. Settlement challenge.

69 REDUCING SHRINKAGE CRACKING AND CURLING IN SLABS-ON-GRADE

by Johan Silfwerbrand and Jonatan Paulsson- Tralla. New technique from Sweden.

73 THERE IS MORE TO CONCRETE THAN CEMENT

by Adam Neville. Concrete is not a low-tech material.

349-1 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO "CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY RELATED

CONCRETE STRUCTURES (ACI 349-97) AND COMMENTARY (ACI 349R-97)" NEW
APPENDIX B, FASTENING TO CONCRETE
301-1 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO SPECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL
CONCRETE (ACI 301-XX)

Annual index published in the February issue.

DECEMBER 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 12

MARINE CONCRETE

27 INTRODUCTION -ACI COMMITTEE 357 EFFORTS

28 DESIGN OF WHARVES FOR SEISMIC REGIONS

by Jal N. Birdy and Lawrence L. Dodd. The best of existing and new design.

33 ENCAPSULATION: PROTECTING CONCRETE PILES IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS

by Richard K. Snow. Does pile jacketing work?

39 LOW-COST OCEAN PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION

by Martin E. lorns. The technology is available now.

43 REPAIR OF MARINA DEL REY SEAWALL

by Keith Kesner, Randall W. Poston, Khorin Salmassian,
and Gordon R. Fulton. A case study in sustainable restoration.

51 CRACKING OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE IN SEAWATER

by David C. Stark, George Horeczko, and Mort Rowghani.
DEF in steam-cured piles.

57 COMPOSITE DECK SYSTEMS FOR MARINE STRUCTURES

by John A. Tanner, Cost comparisons are a necessity.

63 SAN FRANCISCO ’S UNDERWATER WORLD: HIGH LOAD PIERS

by George C. Fotinos, Yu-Yi Hsu, and Larry P, Goldfarb. Foundation problems in high seismic zone.

COMPUTERS

69 A KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEM FOR QUALITY CONTROL

by Fernando A. Branco and Enrique Mirambell. A model for the precast industry,

74 COMPUTERIZING CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

by Geoffrey Frohnsdorff and Lawrence J. Kaetzel. From ACI Committee 235.

77 DOES CONCRETE SHRINK OR DOES IT SWELL?

by Pierre-Claude Aïtcin, Volume changes and curing.

Annual index published in the February issue.

NOVEMBER 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 11

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

22 MASSIVE CONCRETE PLACEMENT T AKES OFF AT METRO AIRPORT

by Keith A. Tosolt and Susan C. McCraven. A record-setting achievement.

31 TENSILE CREEP & CRACKING POTENTIAL

by Michel Pigeon and Benoit Bissonnette. Bonded concrete repairs.

37 STRENGTHENING OF RC INFILLED FRAME WITH OPENING

by B. Selvakoodalingam, E. B. Perumal Pillai, and P. Govindan. Load-carrying loss considered.

43 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TORQUE AND STANDARD CAST -IN-PLACE ANCHOR BOLTS

by Robert R. McGlohn. Selecting the best anchor bolt for construction.

47 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

by P. Kumar Mehta. Environmentally sound use of concrete.

54 DEMYSTIFYING AUTOGENOUS SHRINKAGE

by Pierre-Claude Aïtcin, Not new or unavoidable,

FORMWORK SPECIAL

57 FAST-TRACK BUILD OF BALTIMORE RAVENS STADIUM

Formwork stripping time cut in half.

61 SPECIFYING CONCRETE FOR SLlPFORMING

by Adam Neville. Skill and experience are required.
65 TUNNEL FORMWORK REMOV AL: WHEN IS THE TIME RIGHT?
by Kurt F. Peyfuss. Strength measurements not sufficient.

Annual index published in the February issue.

OCTOBER 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 10

15 JIRSA, HOLLAND NOMINATED; 4 DIRECTORS RECOMMENDED

Nominees for ACI positions to be filled in 2000.

FRP AROUND THE WORLD

21 FRP PRESTRESSING IN THE U.S.A.

by Charles W. Dolan. Problems, successes.

25 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING WITH FRP -IN CANADA

by Sami Rizkalla and Pierre Labossière. Tougher, longer-lasting but still tougher.

29 FRP COMPOSITES IN JAPAN

By Hiroshi Fukuyama. Development, design, and application.

33 FRP FOR CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION: ACTIVITIES IN EUROPE

by Luc R. Taerwe and Stijn Matthys. A quarter century of applications, research.

37 SOLID RC DECKS STRENGTHENED WITH FRP

by Tarek Alkhrdaji, Antonio Nanni, Genda Chen, and Michael Barker. Upgrading the transportation
infrastructure.

42 CONTINUOUS CFRP PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES

by Nabil F. Grace. Carbon tendons for bridge systems.

49 ANCHORAGE OF SURFACE MOUNTED FRP REINFORCEMENT

by Ahmed Khalifa, Tarek Alkhrdaji, Antonio Nanni, and Scott Lansburg. An innovative system for RC
anchorage.

Annual index published in the February issue.

SEPTEMBER 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 9

27 PREVIEW OF ACI'S FALL CONVENTION IN BAL TIMORE

Scheduled highlights of the October 31 -November 5 meeting.

MIXING, PLACING, & CURING

43 CUSTOM HPC MIXTURES FOR CHALLENGING

by J. J. Holley, M. D. A. Thomas, D. S. Hopkins,
K. M. Cail, and M.-C. Lanctôt. Mixes used in demanding application

49 DURABLE CONCRETE STRUCTURES IN A CHLORIDE-SULFATE RICH ENVIRONMENT

by M. N. Haque and H. Al-Khaiat. Effects war and seawater in the Middle East.

53 INTERNALLY POST-TENSIONED WATER RESERVOIR

by William M. Klorman. Design of award-winning project.

58 PREFABRICATION WITH HSC

by Bertil S. M. Persson, Anders G. Johansson, and Peter S. Johansson. Benefits over NSC.

63 MORTAR TESTING FOR ESTIMATING STRENGTH

by Joseph Daczko. Usefulness of laboratory-prepared mortars.

69 HOW USEFUL 1S THE WATER-CEMENT RATIO? by Adam Neville. How valid are our
measurements?

77 CHAPTER DIRECTORY

Annual index published in the February issue.

AUGUST 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 8

17 PREVIEW OF ACI'S FALL CONVENTION IN BALTIMORE

Scheduled highlights of the October 31 -November 5 meeting.

TESTING

35 DOES CORE SIZE AFFECT STRENGTH TESTING?

by Ahmed E. Ahmed. In place strength testing.

41 CORROSION-INHIBITING SVSTEMS IN RECONSTRUCTED BRIDGE BARRIER WALLS

by Daniel Cusson and Noel P. Mailvaganam. Monitoring and evaluation techniques.

48 EVALUATION OF EXISTING CONCRETE BRIDGES IN SPAIN

by Joan R. Casas. Three bridge types examined.

55 TESTING OF STEEL-FREE BRIDGE DECKS

by Dennis D. Sargent, Carlos E. Ventura, Aftab A. Mufti, and Baidar Bakht. Can steel-free decks perform?

62 HOW TOUGH IS FIBER REINFORCED SHOTCRETE? PART 2, PLATE TESTS

by Nemkumar Banthia, Prabhakar Gupta, C. Van, and Dudley R. Morgan. Plate tests follow beam tests.

67 COMPRESSION TESTING OF HSC: LATEST TECHNOLOGY

by R. G. Burg, M. A. Caldarone, G. F. Detwiler, D. C. Jansen, and T. J, Willems. Current test methods
inadequate.

MATERIALS SCIENCE SPECIAL

78 UNDERSTANDING MATERIALS SCIENCE

by Peter C. Taylor and David A. Lange. Predicting durability.

79 WHY RHEOLOGY MATTERS

by François de Larrard. Slump loss, pumpability, and finishing.

82 CONCRETE IN COMPRESSION
by David Darwin. Relationship between paste and aggregate.

86 WHY ENGINEERS NEED MATERIALS SCIENCE

by James J. Beaudoin. Durability demands technical awareness.
JULY 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 7

19 PCA BRIDGE AWARDS

Nine winners recognized for excellence in design and construction of concrete bridge spans.

DURABILITY

22 COLORED CONCRETE- PAVING THE WAV FOR BEAUTY

by Nick Paris and Michael Chusid. Possibilities are unlimited.

26 HYBRID CONCRETE-STEEL COMPOSITE FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENT HOUSE

by Gajanan M. Sabnis and Sharda G. Sabnis. Alternate materials for residences.

31 AWARD-WINNING UW PARKING FACILITY

by Terry L. Palmer. 100 years of durability.

35 CONTRACTORS, ENGINEERS, AND BUILDING CODES: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

by Kenneth B. Bondy. Assigning obligations.

QA/QC SPECIAL

40 ATTAINMENT OF QUALITY -WHAT SHOULD WE BE RELYING ON?

by Gary R. Mass. Who is responsible for specifications?

45 QUALITY ASSURANCE IN A HIGH-RISE TOWER

by Chao-Lung Hwang, Her-Yuan Wang, and Yeong-Nain Sheen HPC in Taiwan high-rise.

301-1 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO SPECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL CONCRETE (ACI 301-XX)

by ACI Committee 301
MAY 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 5

11 CAKE, BAKER ELECTED; FOUR NEW DIRECTORS INSTALLED

ACI officers for 1999 installed at the March convention in Chicago, III.

CONCRETE PAVING

23 IMPACT-ECHO LOCATES SUBGRADE VOIDS

by Jeffrey P. Wouters; J. Eric Peterson; Keith Kesner; and
Randall W. Poston. Finding voids under slabs.

28 APPLYING SUPERPAVE AGGREGATE TECHNOLOGY TO HIGH-STRENGTH PCC

by L. K. Crouch and Roy C. Loutzenheiser. Device measures strength.

32 DURABILITY OF LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE PAVEMENT

by Shondeep L. Sarkar. Texas case study.

37 PROPORTIONING FOR NON-AIR-ENTRAINED RCCP

by Richard Gagné. From dams to pavement.

42 EVALUATION OF LIVE CRACK INJECTION MATERIALS

by Ahmed Al-Ostaz and Maher A. Bader. Enhanced performance of materials.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIAL

50 CONCRETE: KEEPING LEAD OUT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

by Christopher H. Conley; Philip G. Malone; Adam M. Chalmers; and
Shawn Nelson. Military training ranges.

55 DO NEW RELEASE AGENTS WORK?

by Jorge de Brito, Fernando A. Branco, and Roberto dos Santos.
Vegetable oil based agents.

61 MAKING CONCRETE "GREENER" WITH FLY ASH

by V. M. Malhotra. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

318-1.1 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL

CONCRETE (ACI 318-95) AND COMMENTARY- AC1 318R-95
by ACI Committee 318. Discussion and Closure.

530-1 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE PROPOSED REVISION TO BUILDING CODE

REQUIREMENTS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES (ACI 530-95/TMS 402- 95/ASCE 5-95) AND
SPECIFICATION FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES (ACI 530.1-95/TMS 602-95/ASCE 6-95)
PRESTRESSED MASONRY
by ACI Committee 530. Discussion and Closure.
MARCH 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 3

15 NEW FELLOWS NAMED BY ACI

To be recognized at the Chicago convention.

25 ACI-RILEM WORKSHOP ON CREEP AND SHRINKAGE

REPAIR & REHABILITATION

29 ARTISTIC SHOTCRETE FOR A HISTORIC AUDITORIUM by Hans Hasler, Pietro Teichert, and D.
R. Morgan. Resurrection of historic structure in Switzerland.

34 REHABILITATION OF THE THOUSAND ISLANDS BRIDGES

by Randy Pickle. State-of-the-art bridge repair

40 REHABILITATION OF A WEIR, SLUICEWAY, AND CANAL HEADWORKS

by Gary R. Mass, Charles C. Hutton, and Dinh Vu Bao. Structure Constructor presents engineering
challenge.

46 EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF REPAIRS

by Sam Vao, Mette Geiker, and Michael Faber. Innovation in three case studies.

49 GETTING BETTER BOND IN CONCRETE OVERLAYS

by John A. Wells, Robert D. Stark, and Dimos Polyzois. What works...and what doesn't.

53 REHABILITATION OF THE BALTIMORE STREET BRIDGE

by John Wisniewski. Historic bridge presents challenges.

58 REHABILITATION OF CONCRETE CRACKS BY ELECTRODEPOSITION by Nobuaki Otsuki,

Makoto Hisada, Jae-Suk Ryu, and Eiji Banshoya.
Electric current closes cracks and seals surface.

64 FAILURE OF A CONCRETE DAM

by Brian H. Greene. A 1911 disaster in Pennsylvania.

67 NOTABLE CONCRETE STRUCTURES IN CHINA

by Ding Dajun. New developments in bridges and buildings.

71 SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTION

Highlights of the Board meeting in Los Angeles.
FEBRUARY 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 2

7 A SPOC OVERVIEW: ACI'S STRATEGIC PLAN

by Jo Coke. Highlights of the plan.
12 FALL CONVENTION ATTRACTS LARGE TURNOUT Highlights of the October 1998 meeting in Los
Angeles.
33 CONCRETE IN CHICAGO
Some notable concrete structures in the Chicago area.

CONCRETE BRIDGES & DECKS

39 POSTMORTEM OF A FAILED BRIDGE

by B. S. Covino, Jr., S. D. Cramer, G. R. Holcomb,
S. J. Bullard, and H. M. Laylor. Corrosion in coastal viaducto
46 INCREMENTAL LAUNCHING OF THE ILE FALCON BRIDGE
by Renaud Favre, Marc Badoux, Olivier Burdet, and Pierre Laurencet. Complex superstructure geometry.
52 RAPID REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE DECKS
by Maher K. Tadros, Mantu C. Baishya, Philip E. Rossbach, and Gary A Pietrok. Keeping traffic delays to a
minimum.
56 ACI DEFINES HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE
by Henry G. Russell. From the Technical Activities Committee.

BRIDGE DECKS WITH HPC

58 HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE FOR BRIDGE DECKS

by James A. Moore. Introduction: HPC Lead State Teams share data.

59 HPC BRIDGE DECKS IN VIRGINIA

by Celik Ozyildirim. Seven bridges tested for permeability.

61 APPLICATION OF HPC IN A NEW HAMPSHIRE BRIDGE

by Christopher M. Waszczuk and Michelle L. Juliano. Three mix designs tested.

63 TEXAS HPC BRIDGE DECKS

by Mary Lou Ralls. New durable mix specification used.

66 HPC BRIDGE DECK IN NEBRASKA

by Michael W. Beacham. University and government join forces.

I-89 INDEX FOR 1998 ISSUES OF CONCRETE INTERNATIONAL

Contents of Volume 20, Numbers 1-12.
JANUARY 1999 Vol. 21 Nº 1

7 ACI'S SECOND CENTURY: A PLAN FOR ACTION

October 1998 revision of the 1996 Strategic Plan.

13 CHICAGO '99 SPRING CONVENTION PREVIEW

Listing of sessions, events scheduled for the March meeting.

FLOORS, SLABS, AND FOUNDATIONS

37 SEISMIC DESIGN OF THE GETTY CENTER TRAM GUIDEWAY

by J. S. Guarre and K. Hjorteset. Varied geography challenges design.

43 SURVIVAL OF BRIDGE FOUNDATIONS AFTER THE GREAT HANSHIN EARTHQUAKE

by Kenji Kosa, Yoshitomi Kimura, and Hideki Kitahara. Foundation damage evaluated.

47 HE FIRST COMMANDMENT FOR FLOOR SLABS: THOU: THOU SHALT NOT CURL NOR
CRACK...(HOPEFULLY)
by Wayne W. Walker and Jerry A. Holland. Curl and shrinkage problems increasing.

54 WHERE DID ALL THAT AIR COME FROM?

by Carl Bimel. Is 3 percent too much air.

60 COLOR IN CONCRETE: BEAUTY AND DURABILITY

by Nick Paris and Michael Chusid. Long-lasting beauty to complement design.

64 PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE SURFACE TREATMENT SYSTEMS

by A. S. AI-Gahtani, M. Ibrahim, M. Maslehuddin, and A. A. Almusallam.
Best sealers for arid regions.

69 DAMAGE BY DELA YED ETTRINGITE FORMA TION

by Mario Collepardi. A holistic approach, new hypothesis.

75 PLACING AND SHRINKAGE AT EXTREME TEMPERATURES

by A. A. Almusallam, M. Abdul-Waris, M. Maslehuddin, and A. S. AI-Gahtani. Placing concrete at 131 F
(55 C).
DECEMBER 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 12

9 JAMES G. TOSCAS NAMED ACI EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Appointment announced al ACI's Fall convention in Los Angeles.

COMPUTERS IN CONCRETE

21 FILTERING ANALYSIS OUTPUT IMPROVES THE DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

by Marc Gerin and Perry Adebar. Efficient solutions for design of complex structures.

27 BLAST RESPONSE IN CONCRETE WALLS

by William H. Zehrt, Jr., Paul M. LaHoud, and David D. Bogosian. Realistic predictions

32 DESIGN OF A JOINTLESS CONCRETE RING SLAB BRIDGE

by Ding Hanshan, Ding Dajun, Yu Jian, and Huang Wenji. Construction in China.

34 ANALYZING IN-PLACE CONCRETE TESTS BY COMPUTER

Luh-Maan Chang and Nicholas J. Carino. In-place testing simplified.

FOCUS ON CONCRETE EDUCA TION

41 PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS

by John J. Schemmel. Hands-on experience at the University of Arkansas.

45 WHITHER EDUCATION IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING?

by Sidney A. Guralnick. Cites new needs in professional education.

49 SO YOU WANT TO BE A CONCRETE PETROGRAPHER!

by Bernard Erlin. Tribute to L. S. Brown.

51 ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY PROGRAM

by Timothy W. Holland. Award-winning student paper.

55 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON CONCRETE PRACTICE, PART 11

by Habib M. Zein-Al-Abideen. Extreme conditions in the Middle East, continued.

58 USE OF POND ASH IN CLSM

Christine A. Langton, N. Rajendran, and Stanley E. Smith. Recycling of waste material.

63 TOOLBOX MEETING FLYER: VERTICAL LOADS AND PRESSURES ON FORMWORK

by ACI Committee E-703. Formwork tips for the concrete craftsman.
OCTOBER 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 10

9 CAKE, BAKER NOMINATED; FOUR DIRECTORS RECOMMENDED

To take office next March at Chicago convention.

26 CONCRETE IN LOS ANGELES

Some notable structures in Southern California.

CONCRETE FORMWORK AND TESTING

32 JET EXHAUST DAMAGED CONCRETE

by Melvin C. Hironaka and L. Javier Malvar. Mixes ranked for durability.

36 ULTRASONICS IN THE HEART OF DARKNESS

by Paul F. Mlakar, James Trone, and James Madden. Bridge evaluation in Africa's Congo region.

39 ISN'T IT TIME TO LET L GO?

by Emmanuel K. Attiogbe. Proposal for calculating air voids.

44 A PROVEN QA SYSTEM FOR FLOWABLE CONCRETE

by Masahiro Yurugi and Goro Sakai. Highly fluidized concrete is researched.

49 TOOLBOX MEETING FLYER: FORMWORK PLANNING

by ACI Committee E-703. Basic approach to formwork.

51 FORMWORK DESIGN FOR HIGH SHORING TOWERS

by Aviad Shapira. Knowledge-based and data-based approaches.

SPECIAL: BRIDGE DURABILITY

56 BETTER BONDING OF BRIDGE DECK OVERLAYS

by Johan Silfwerbrand and Jonatan Paulsson. Proper preparation, placing, and curing are need.

62 THE ORESUND LINK: 100-YEAR SERVICE LIFE

by Mikael W. Braestrup and Finn Ennemark. Connecting Denmark and Sweden.

65 A MARKETING APPROACH TO BRIDGE LONGEVITY

by Heinrich O. Bonstedt. Predicting service life expectancy.

69 CABLE CORROSION: UNDETECTED?

by Carsten F. Henriksen, Asger Knudsen, and Mikael W. Braestrup. Inspection of bridges.

93 PROPOSED REVISION TO BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR MASONRY

STRUCTURES (ACI 530-95/TMS 402-95/ASCE 5-95) AND SPECIFICATION FOR MASONRY
STRUCTURES (ACI 530.1-95/TMS 602-95/ ASCE 6-95) -PRESTRESSED MASONRY
Reported by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee.
SEPTEMBER 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 9

16 ASCE/MBT NATIONAL CONCRETE CANOE COMPETITION

22 PREVIEW OF ACI'S FALL CONVENTION IN LOS ANGELES

34 ACI: FIRST AESTHETICS RECOGNITION PROGRAM

by Richard O. Albright. Four projects recognized.

37 BRIDGE CRACKING: A DOT EXPERIENCE AND PERSPECTIVE

by Robert J, Healy and Richard A. Lawrie. Curing procedures evaluated.

41 PROCESS CONTROL AT A HAWAIIAN BATCH PLANT

by Alan B. Crammatte. Dramatic increase in plant efficiency.

45 GIVE IT A WEEK: 7 DAYS INITIAL CURING

by M. N. Haque. Interruption of curing and strength evaluation.

49 BRIDGING THE GAP: PROPORTIONING WITH FLY ASH

by Robert W. Cannon. Volumetric relationships most important.

57 WORKABILITY: A NEW WAY OF TESTING

by Odd E. Gjorv. A more basic approach is necessary.

61 WATER MAIN RETROFIT WITH LOW-SHRINK CONCRETE

by Nausherwan Hasan. Transport and placing challenges overcome.

SHOTCRETE SPECIAL

66 ABOUT FACE -REPAIR AT PORT OF MONTREAL

by Dudley R. Morgan, Larry Rich, and Allen Lobo. A cost-effective repair alternative

74 STEEL FIBER REBOUND IN SHOTCRETE

by Hugo S. Armelin and Nemkumar Banthia. Reducing rebound losses.
AUGUST 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 8

SPECIAL -GEORGE F. LEYH RETIRES

12 A LOOK BACK ...A LOOK AHEAD

by Rebecca Hartford. Interview provides departing thoughts from the retired Executive Vice President of
ACI.

16 SALUTING GEORGE F. LEYH

ACI dignitaries offer testimonials.

28 PREVIEW OF ACI'S FALL CONVENTION IN LOS ANGELES

Highlights of the October 25-30 meeting in California.

PRECA S TIPRESTRESSED CONCRETE

40 SITE RESTRICTIONS CHALLENGE BRIDGE DESIGN

by Marco Rosignoli. Incremental launching in Milan, Italy.

45 SEISMIC RESIST ANCE WITH CONCRETE RING

by Philippe Donnaes. Interior concrete ring for seismic protection.

47 HYDRODEMOLITION FOR REMOVING CONCRETE

by James Warner. Superior surface for bonding of concrete.

51 A "NEW" LOOK AT HIGH-ALUMINA CEMENT

by Adam Neville. A "Point of View" sequel.

56 Φ-FACTORS AND OTHER ANOMALIES

by William L. Gamble. "Reliable" capacity of concrete columns.

59 BEHAVIOR OF DATE-LEAF FIBER REINFORCED MORTAR

by Ali R. Khaloo. Relatively available and inexpensive.

62 CONCRETE TANK INSPECTIONS

by Jay H. Paul. Checklist for reservior and tank inspections.
JULY 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 7

18 AFTER 25 YEARS WITH ACI...

21 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SPRING MEETING IN TEXAS

DURABILITY

32 PLATE DOWELS FOR SLABS ON GROUND

by Wayne W. Walker and Jerry A. Holland. Better than traditional round dowels.

39 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY -AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN

by Adam Neville. Structural engineers must understand concrete technology.

42 SCHEDULING FROM A DESIGNER'S PERSPECTIVE

by Narayan Bodapati and Luke M. Snell. A planned approach is mandatory.

47 RESTORATION METHODS PRESERVE HISTORV

by Andreas Kleist, Wolfgang Breit, and Klaus Littmann. Halting corrosion with polymers.

51 CONCRETE PRACTICES IN THE ARABIAN GULF REGION

by Ziad G. Matta. A number of misconceptions.

53 PARKING STRUCTURE DURABILITY

by H. Carl Walker. Deicing salt deterioration.

55 COMPARING COSTS -BUTT SPLICES VERSUS LAP SPLICES

by James R. Cagley and Richard Apple. Reducing reinforcement congestion.

57 NEW FIBER TECHNOLOGV

by Antoine E. Naaman. Improving mechanical properties.

63 HIGHLIGHTS OF BOARD SESSIONS IN HOUSTON, TEX.

87 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR MASONRY

STRUCTURES (ACI 530-95/ASCE 5-95/TMS 402-95) AND SPECIFICATION FOR MASONRY
STRUCTURES (ACI 530.1-95/ASCE 6-95/TMS 602-95)
Reported by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee
JUNE 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 6

FRP REINFORCEMENT

22 FIBER COMPOSITE SHEETS IN COLD CLIMATE REHAB

by Kenneth W. Neale and Pierre Labossière. Four field applications.

25 DUCTILITY OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES USING CFRP STRANDS

by Nabil F. Grace and George A. Sayed. Trying to increase ductility.

31 COMPOSITE SYSTEMS FOR SEISMIC APPLICATIONS

by Edward R. Fyfe, Duane J. Gee, and Peter B. Milligan. High-strength fiber systems expanding.

35 THE NEW GENERATION

by Sami Rizkalla, Emile Shehata, Amr Abdelrahman, and Gamil Tadros.
CFRP used in long-span bridge.

39 STRENGTH ASSESSMENT OF EXTERNAL FRP REINFORCEMENT

by Antonio Nanni and William J. Gold. In situ load testing.

44 ROOF RETROFIT
by E. Shehata, S. Rizkalla, and D. Stewart. Sixty-year-old precast roof.

47 FRP REINFORCEMENT IN BRIDGE DECK

by Hemanth K. Thippeswamy, Jason M. Franco, and Hota V. S. GangaRao. Enhancing service life of decks.

51 STRENGTHENING WITH BONDED FRP LAMINATE

by Brendan E. Dolan, H. R. Hamilton III, and Charles W. Dolan. Increasing shear-friction reinforcement.

57 FRP STRENGTHENING -EXPERIMENTAL OR MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGY?

by Jay Thomas. From a contractor's point of view.

59 REINFORCED CONCRETE IN NORTHEAST ENGLAND

by Rutter Carroll and J. G. Cabrera. Early uses in the Tyne region.
MAY 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 5

15 LlBBY, JIRSA ELECTED; FOUR NEW DIRECTORS INSTALLED

New officers installed during the March convention in Houston, Tex.
20 REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF ACI
Highlights of 1997 and the outlook for the future.

CONCRETE PAVING

29 BRIDGE SLAB EXCELLENT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

by Morris Schupack and David C. Stark. Chloride exposure research of a Connecticut span.

36 SLIPFORM PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION IN CHINA

by Fu Zhi. Manual labor, small machines are being replaced.
40 PERFORMANCE OF A CONCRETE PAVEMENT OVERLAY
by Yi Jiang. Longer service life is the goal.

43 SURFACE PREPARATION FOR OVERLAYS

by James Warner, Sam Bhuyan, W. Glenn Smoak, Kal R. Hindo, and Michael M. Sprinkel. Adequate
bonding is a necessity.

47 PAVEMENTS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

by Thomas J. Pasko, Jr. Economics, less traffic delays are future keys.
53 HOW TO CONVINCE CONSTRACTORS TO WRITE
by Award S. Hanna A. program for aiding contractor input.

55 USING THE LANGUAGE – THE TERMINOLOGY OF ENGINEERING

By Patrick Sullivan. Keeping pace with changes in word meaning.
MARCH 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 3

14 ACI NAMES NEW FELLOWS

To receive honors at Houston convention in March.

18 STUDENTS GET "HANDS-ON" CONCRETE EXPERIENCE

ACI's annual concrete cube and FRP beam competition.

27 PREVIEW FOR HOUSTON CONVENTION

Expected highlights of the March 22-27 meeting in Texas.

REPAIR & REABILITATION

39 EVERYTHING YOU CAN DO TO A CONCRETE STRUCTURE -AND MORE

by Zareh B. Gregorian and Garen B. Gregorian. Transforming an aged parking structure.

44 UNDERWATER INSPECTION OF THE WORLD'S LONGEST OVERALL BRIDGES, PART II

by Guy F. LeMieux. Pile protection methods reviewed.

47 PETROGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF MORTAR COATINGS- 0- TO 60-YEAR-OLD WATER

PRESSURE PIPES
by Lars Palbol, Ulla Hjorth Jakobsen, and Niels Thaulow. Corrosion durability is studied.

53 STRENGTHENING CONCRETE STRUCTURES, PART 1

by Peter H. Emmons, Alexander M. Vaysburd, and Jay Thomas. Current practices, future trends.

59 BRIDGE EVALUATIONS AFTER CATASTROPHES

by Richard A. Lawrie and W. Fred Dotson. Catastrophes impact transportation.

62 EXTENDING THE LIFE OF CONCRETE REPAIRS

by Jay H. Paul. Repairs have finite life.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE -PART I

68 HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE: ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS

by Jaime Moreno. High strength versus low strength.

71 TEXAS HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE BRIDGES - HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?

by Mary Lou Ralls. Service life of 75-100 years.
FEBRUARY 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 2

17 GEORGE F. LEYH TO RETIRE THIS YEAR

After 22 years, ACI seeks a new Executive Vice President.

25 CHALLENGES IN THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES

by L. Michael Shydlowski. An in-depth look at the new Strategic Development Council.

29 FALL CONVENTION ATTRACTS NEARLY 1300

Highlights of the November meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

36 CONCRETE IN HOUSTON
A look at some notable concrete structures in southeast Texas.

41 HOUSTON '98 PREVIEW

Listing of sessions, events scheduled for the March meeting.

CONCRETE BRIDGES AND DECKS

53 INCREMENTAL LAUNCH: THE STONEY TRAIL BRIDGE

by James A. Skeet, W. B. Lester, and Calvin T. McClary. The first such project in Canada.

58 FIRST USER-FRIENDLY CABLE-STAYED BRIDGE IN U. S.

by Ruchu Hsu and Vijay Chandra. Maintenance and inspection receive high priority.

61 REPAIR OF BRIDGE IMPACT DAMAGE

by Lisa R. Feldman, James O. Jirsa, and Edward S. Kowal.
Developing ways to evaluate damage.

67 UNDERWATER INSPECTION OF THE WORLD'S LONGEST OVERALL BRIDGES, PART I

by Guy F. LeMieux. More than 9500 piles are checked.

71 CABLE-STAYED BRIDGES -THE GERMAN CONNECTION

by Reiner Saul, Holger S. Svensson, and Karl Humpf. Evolution dates back more than 40 years.

76 DURABILITY OF REPAIRED BRIDGE DECK OVERLAYS

by Jonatan Paulsson and Johan Silfwerbrand. Simple and durable repair methods are necessary.

SULFUR CONCRETE - PART II

83 USING SULFUR CONCRETE ON A COMMERCIAL SCALE

by Sean M. Crick and David W. Whitmore. Resistance to acids, corrosive materials.

87 ASSESSING SULFUR CONCRETE APPLICATIONS

by Peter J. Nevin. South Africa refinery repaired.

90 SULFUR CONCRETE FOR PRECAST PRODUCTS

by Alan H. Vroom. Numerous precast applications.

95 95 SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTION

Highlights of the Board meeting in Atlanta.

1-113 INDEX FOR 1997 ISSUES OF CONCRETE INTERNATIONAL

Contents of Volume 19, Numbers 1-12.
JANUARY 1998 Vol. 20 Nº 1

FLOORS, SLABS, AND FOUNDATIONS

29 IS DELAMINATION REALLY A MYSTERY?

by Carl Bimel. Proper use of finishing equipment.

35 THE BUILDING NEXT DOOR

by Edward J. Ulrich and Travis B. Scott. Determining foundation suitability.

43 DESIGNING PIER CAPS WITH STRUT -AND- TIE MODELS

by F. C. Huang, L. S. Lee, and Y. L. Mo. Important structural elements.

48 LIGHTER/ECONOMICAL TWO-WAY SLABS

by Sompandh Wanant. Stiffer beams may be the answer.

53 MICROPILE UNDERPINNING OF A MACHINE FOUNDATION

by Allen W. Cadden, Donald A. Bruce, and Robert Traylor. Eliminating deflections.

59 LONG- TERM PERFORMANCE OF SILICA FUME CONCRETES

by M. Lachemi, G. Li, A. Tagnit-Hamou, and P.-C. Aïtcin. Nearly 25 years as an additive.

66 CENTURIES-OLD FOUNDATIONS STABILIZED

by Philippe Donnaes. Solid campaction used.

SULFUR CONCRETE -PART I

68 SULFUR CONCRETE GOES GLOBAL

by Alan H. Vroom. Commercial development underway.

72 EARLY SULFUR CONCRETE INSTALLATIONS

by Howard A. Okumura. An excellent material for corrosion resistance.
DECEMBER 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 12

COMPUTERS IN CONCRETE

24 LOOKING BACK.
by Bill Martin and Fred N. Gauger. Computer design in the 1960s.

26 COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE ON THE INTERNET

by Edward J. Garboczi and Dale P. Bentz. Experimental, analytical tools used.

28 RECOMMENDED FOMATS FOR CONCRETE PROPERTIES DATA

C. Barry Oland. Presentation styles suggested.

33 SINGULARITIES IN ELASTIC FINITE ELEMENT ANAL YSIS

by Bernardo Horowitz. Sale, economical designs.

37 LIABILITY CONCERNS REQUIRE ADAPTABLE DESIGN SOFTWARE

by Marcus Ansley. A point of view.

39 HAL TING CORROSION BY CHLORIDE EXTRACTION AND REALKALIZATION

by Emmanuel E. Velivasakis, Sten K. Henriksen, and David W. Whitmore. Removing chloride
contaminates.

47 HEADED REINFORCEMENT A VIABLE OPTION

by John W. Wallace. Subjected to seismic loads.

54 METRIC TRANSITION
by Luke M. Snell. Universal use is planned.

56 IMPROVING LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE WITH BOTTOM ASH

by M. Nisnevich. Increasing strength.

61 WORKING 9 TO 5?
by Awad S. Hanna and Michael Maples. Facing construction deadlines.

62 LANCASTER'S ROAD: THE COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY

by Richard W. Steiger. Spectacular scenery along the way.

65 HISTORIC BRITISH TUNNEL RENOVATED

by Shani Wallis. The eighth wonder of the world?
OCTOBER 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 10

13 NEW ACI OFFICERS NOMINA TED FOR 1998

James R. Libby, James o. Jirsa, four new directors suggested by Committee on Nominations,

26 CONCRETE IN GEORGIA
Some notable structures in the "Peach State."

32 PREVIEW OF ACI'S FALL CONVENTION IN ATLANTA, GA.

Scheduled highlights of the November 9-14 meeting.

FORMWORK, TESTING AND INSPECTION

45 SINGLE LIFT FORMWORK

by Jerome H. Ford. Ideal for residential, light construction.

52 RELEASE AGENTS -HOW THEY WORK

by George Baty, Rick Reynolds. Apply carefully -EPA may be watching.

55 HOT WEA THER TESTING

by Calvin L. Dodl. Industry standards should be heeded.

57 TESTING OF 75-YEAR-OLD CONCRETE PIPE

by Jack O. Zhao, Ken Skaftfeld. Condition checking of a Canadian water system

63 CONCRETOSCOPY FOR STRUCTURE INSPECTION

by Mahmod M. Samman, Michael W. O'Neill. Innovative and effective use of fiber optics.

67 CHLORIDE ION ANAL YSIS IN AASHTO TESTING

by Mohammad S. Khan. New developments in checking for steel corrosion,

70 CONCRETE PAVING -THE VISION

by Edwin H. Gebauer. Promotion, like politics, is local.

73 MORE MANPOWER?
by Awad S. Hanna and Michael Maples. Overmanning can lead to problems.

76 TOWER CLOCK WILL SHOWCASE CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Planned for the Gainesville, Fla. campus of the University of Florida.
SEPTEMBER 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 9

21 PREVIEW OF ACI'S FALL CONVENTION IN ATLANTA, GA.

Scheduled highlights of the November 9-14 meeting.

MIXING, PLACING AND CURING OF CONCRETE

35 INTEGRATED VIEW OF SHRINKAGE DEFORMATION

by P.-C. Aïtcin, A. M. Neville, and P. Acker. Different kinds of shrinkage.

42 COMPUTERIZED MIX PROPORTIONING FOR HPC

by W. Dehuai, C. Zhaoyuan, and Q. Weizu.
Windows-based system is available.

46 AIRPORT PAVING QUALITY

by Gary R. Mass.
Technical specs should be detailed.

54 REBOUND IN DRY-MIX SHOTCRETE

by H. S. Armelin, N. Banthia, D. R. Morgan, and C. Steeves. Testing to ascertain causes.

61 SPECIAL CONCRETE FOR ANKANG DAM

by Chongjiang Du.
Low heat cement used in China dam.

68 WET SLABS...SO... ???

by Robert G. Cox.
Changes in the adhesives on tile.

71 PLACE THE CREW ON OVERTIME

by Awad S. Hanna and Michael Maples. Overtime costs can be effective.
AUGUST 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 8

15 ACI BROADENS ITS PUBLICATIONS FOR PRACTITIONERS

An update on new and revised practical books and manuals.

PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

25 ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST CONCRETE COST EFFECTS

by Ralph C. Robinson. The economic implications of design decisions.

37 FAST TRACK CONSTRUCTION OF PRECAST GYMNASIUM

by Celal Kozanoglu. Precast concrete was substituted to meet the production schedule.

41 A PRECAST ALTERNATIVE FOR BRIDGE SLABS

by Mounir R. Kamel and Deb Derrick. A new precast system for short-span bridges.

28 THE FAILURE OF AN OFFSHORE PLATFORM

by Michael R. Collins, Frank J. Vecchio, Robert G. Selby, and Pawan R. Gupta. Investigations reveal
valuable information used in a redesign of the structure.

43 EVALUATION .OF BRIDGE DECK OVE.RLAYS

by Rachel J. Detwiller, Tony Kojundic, and Per Fidjestol. Silica fume concrete may provide good long-term
performance.

47 CONCRETE CONTAINING PLASTIC AGGREGATES

by A.A. Al-Manaseer and T.R. Dalal. Research on using post-consumer shredded plastic.

53 DURABILITY OF A NOTABLE CONCRETE PROJECT

by James Warner and Edward K. Rice. A hilltop residence in Los Angeles.

57 EVALUATION OF HISTORIC CONCRETE STRUCTURES

by Jerome P. O'Connor, James M. Cutts, Gregory R. Yates, and Carlton A. Olson.
The methodology of four case studies.

62 HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE -FROM BUILDINGS TO BRIDGES

by Henry G. Russell. Promoting increased usage of high-strength concrete.

64 FREEZE-THAW RESPONSE OF CFRP WRAPPED CONCRETE

by Khaled A. Soudki and Mark F. Green. The first phase of an ongoing experimental program.

68 ELECTROCHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY OF PATCHES IN REINFORCED CONCRETE

by Ping Gu, J.J. Beaudoin, P.J. Tumidajski, and N.P. Mailvaganam. Guidelines are suggested to mitigate this
problem.

73 MAKING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUSTAINABLE

by Merle E. Brander. Issues of cost and consumption in construction.

74 JOINT REINFORCEMENT STRUT -AND- TIE MODEL

by P.K. Singh and H.S. Chaturvedi. An approach for a unified analysis and design for the detailing of
reinforcement.
JULY 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 7

15 SPRING CONVENTION ATTRACTS OVER 1200

Highlights of the Seattle, Wash., convention.

DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

23 EFFECTS OF SALT TYPE ON CONCRETE SCALING

by D. B. McDonald and W. F. Perenchio. Overall, a proprietary salt appeared to cause less scaling in some
tests '

27 DURABILITY -CRITICAL ISSUES FOR THE FUTURE

by P. Kumar Mehta. A review of the technology available for building durable structures.

34 SOLUTIONS TO CONCRETE BRIDGE DECK CRACKING

by Khossrow Babaei and Amir M. Fouladgar. Practical design and construction

38 AIR-ENTRAINMENT CONTROL OR CONSEQUENCES

by Allen J. Hulshizer. Without production control, air entrainment alone will not guarantee durability.

41 DURABILITY SURVEY IN KUWAIT

by M. N. Haque and H. AI-Khaiat. The Arabian Gull climate presents demanding exposure conditions.

45 A STRUCTURAL LOOK AT SLABS ON GRADE

by Cesar Kiamco. Using the concepts of ACI 318 to improve design.

50 SELF-COMPACTING HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

by Hajime Okamura. The Ferguson Lecture presented at the 1996 ACI Fall Convention.

55 CHANGE OR DIE
by Anthony P. Chrest. A warning about questionable construction practices.

56 THE PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED CONCRETE

by M. Shokry Rashwan and Simaan AbouRizk. Research on an alternative method for reclaiming leftover
concrete.

61 SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTION

Highlights of the Board meetings at the Seattle convention.
JUNE 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 6

FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE

19 CFRP STRENGTHENING
by A. Nanni.
Strengthening technology becoming an accepted worldwide practice.

24 SFRC LINING FOR AN EMBANKMENT DAM

by Gary R. Mass.
Design of a replacement watertight lining.

28 SECONDARY REINFORCEMENT -ADDING CELLULOSE FIBERS

by Parviz Soroushian.
Effects of specialty fibers on properties of concrete.

35 FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR SLABS-ON GRADE, PART 1

by Jean-François Trottier, Dudley R. Morgan, and Dean Forgeron.
Influence of fiber type and geometry on fresh and hardened concrete properties.

40 AC1318-95 APPENDIX B: BEAM DESIGN APPLICATIONS

by Richard W. Furlong.
Unified Design Provisions and examples for reinforced concrete members.

52 CONTROLLING CONCRETE DURING HOT AND COLD WEATHER

by John M. Scanlon.
Corrective actions to avoid problems in adverse environments.

59 DOUBLE-HEAD STUDS AS TIES IN CONCRETE

by Walter H. Dilger and Amin Ghali.
Effectiveness of studs versus conventional stirrups.
APRIL 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 4

15 INSTITUTE HONORS 24, CANADIAN PROJECT

Awards to be handed out at Seattle convention.

29 DURABILITY BY ADMIXTURE
by James R. Miller and David J. Fielding.
Reducing corrosion of reinforcing steel.

35 SPECIFYING FL Y ASH FOR DURABLE CONCRETE

by Roy H. Keck and Eugene H. Riggs. Achieving specific durability properties.

39 BEFORE USING FL Y ASH ...

by William L. Barringer.
Proper use of the material.

SPECIAL SERIES ON CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH MA TERIALS

41 CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH MA TERIALS

by Wayne S. Adaska.
A report from ACI Committee 229.

44 NEW FOAMING AGENT FOR CLSM APPLICATIONS

by Charles K. Nmai, Frances McNeal, and Dean Martin.
A wide range of benefits available.

48 TESTING OF POLYMER INJECTION MATERIAL

by Mantu C. Baishya, Robert L. Cook, and Michael T. Kelly. An experimental evaluation for bridge repair.

53 EVALUATION OF A CONCRETE CHIMNEY

by H. Daryl Richardson and Lloyd E. Rodway.
Case history of a Canadian structure 300 ft (91.4 m) tall.
MARCH 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 3

11 SEATTLE '97 PREVIEW

Listing of sessions, events scheduled for the April meeting.

25 ACI NAMES 28 NEW FELLOWS

To be honored at the Seattle convention in April.

REPAIR AND REHABILITATION

36 UNDERWATER REPAIR OF THE ST. LAMBERT LOCK

by Kamal H. Khayat and Marie Gaudreault.
A case study of repairs in severe winter conditions.

41 EFFECTS OF FORMWORK FIRES IN BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

by L. Cabrita Neves, F. A. Branco, and J. C. Valente.
Special structure analysis often necessary.

47 CORROSION PROTECTION IN CONCRETE REPAIR: MYTH AND REALITY

by Peter H. Emmons and Alexander M. Vaysburd.
A complex phenomenon.

57 LIBRARY SETTLEMENT REPAIR

by Zareh B. Gregorian and Garen B. Gregorian Reinforcement needed for new loads.

57 CLEANING AND PREPARING CONCRETE BEFORE REPAIR

by Charles H. Holl and Scott A. O'Connor.
A user's guide to applying industry standards.
FEBRUARY 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 2

9 SEATTLE '97 PREVIEW

Listing of sessions, events scheduled for the April meeting.

23 CONCRETE IN WASHINGTON
Some interesting concrete structures in the Pacific Northwest.

29 FALL CONVENTION ATTRACTS MORE THAN 1100

Highlights of the November meeting in New Orleans, La.

36 INCREMENTAL BRIDGE LAUNCHING

By Marco Rosignoli. The evolution of a bridge construction technique.

42 USING IMPACT -ECHO TO ASSESS TENDON DUCTS

By Barbara J. Jaeger, Mary J. Sansalone, Randall W. Poston. Evaluation of a post-tensioned bridge.

47 TESTING OF A COMPOSITE STEEL-CONCRETE BRIDGE DECK

By Paul F. Csagoly. Canadian investigations of arching actions.

54 MYTHS ANO FALLACIES IN EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

By M. J. Priestley. Conflicts between design and reality.
Wason Medal far Mast Meritoriaus Paper.

64 SIGNIFICANT BOARD ACTIONS

Highlights of Board meeting in New Orleans.

65 QUESTIONS, ANSWERS ABOUT ACI

Some queries, responses at the "Rap" session in New Orleans.

I-93 INDEX FOR 1996 ISSUES OF CONCRETE INTERNATIONAL

Contents of Volume 18, Numbers 1-12.
JANUARY 1997 Vol. 19 Nº 1

7 STRATEGIC PLAN 1996

ACI's Second Century: A Plan for Action.

FLOORS, SLABS, AND FOUNDATIONS

26 RESONANCE/VIBRATION PROBLEM OF DEEP FOUNDATION

By Nabil F. Grace, Mark R. Romzek. Additional caissons added to increase torsional stiffness.

34 MONITORING PARKING STRUCTURE REPAIRS

By John A. Bickley, Rocco Liscio. Methods, materials should be of paramount concern.

42 "YES, BUT AFTER ALL, YOU ARE THE EXPERT"

By Carl Bimel. A point of view about concrete construction.

44 DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS IN SEISMIC ZONES

By Mir M. Ali. Strength, stiffness, and ductility are the keys.

49 THE RELIABILITY OF SONIC TESTING OF DRILLED SHAFTS

By Mahmod M. Samman, Michael W. O'Neill. Many factors can influence the testing results.

55 QUAKE RESISTANCE IN ANCIENT ROME

By Kent A. Harries. The beginnings of seismic-resistant design.

59 ALKALI-SILICA REACTION IN MARINE PILES

By Thomas E. Spencer, Albert J. Blaylock. Investigating ASA at a California naval station.

63 OBJECT -ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

By A. M. Lount. The benefits of a team approach to construction.

65 AESTHETICS, PART II: DESIGN EXCELLENCE-HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE IT?

By Richard W. Steiger. Understanding the beauty of structures.
NOVEMBER 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 11

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION IN CONCRETE

22 LOAD TEST COMPARED TO EARLIER STRUCTURE FAILURE

By Russell S. Fling, Timothy E. McCrate, Carlton W. Doncaster. ACI Building Code revisions are studied.

28 SWEDGE BOLTS: HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANCHORAGE IN CONCRETE

By Francis A. Oluokun, Edwin G. Burdette. Developing full strength.

34 LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE FOR PREFABRICATED MODULAR HOUSING

By Virgilio A. Ghio, Guillermo Thenoux. More efficient methods, materials.

39 TESTING THE PERFORMANCE OF COPPER-CLAD REINFORCING BARS By David B.

McDonald, Yash Paul Virmani, Donald F. Pfeifer. A viable option for corrosion protection.

44 AN ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE FRAMED STRUCTURES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION

PROCESS
By Juan J. Moragues, Joaquín Catala, Eugenio Pellicer. Understanding behavior while work is underway.

49 PRACTICAL METRICATION FOR THE CONCRETE INDUSTRY

By Terence C. Holland, Charles Nmai. Some common sense suggestions.

51 IN-PLACE TEMPERATURE RECORDING FOR THE CARL A. KROCH LlBRARY PROJECT

By Gregory L. Johnson, Charles W. Farrell, Kenneth C. Hover. Monitoring concrete placement during cold
weather.

58 DRYING SHRINKAGE BEHAVIOR OF RECYCLED AGGREGATE CONCRETE

By Mostafa Tavakoli, Parviz Soroushian. An experimental program using actual recycled concrete.

62 ST. PETER'S CATHEDRAL -THE VATICAN'S MAJESTIC BASILICA By Richard W. Steiger.

Concrete was an important material in construction.
SEPTEMBER 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 9

19 PREVIEW OF ACI'S FALL CONVENTION IN NEW ORLEANS, LA.

Scheduled highlights of the November 3-8 meeting.

S-1 ACI, THE FUTURE AND YOU

Special section featuring: ACI for the future, S-2; Around the new headquarters, S-3; ACI staff...serving you,
S-5; A look back, S-10; Volunteers and donors, S-11, Capital campaign list, S-12; and The ACI mission,
S.16.

MIXING AND PLACING

53 THE USE OF FLOWING CONCRETE IN CONGESTED AREAS

By Charles Nmai, Brad Violetta. The versatility of concrete as a construction material.

58 A QUALITY CONTROL CHALLENGE IN THE HINTERLANDS OF GUATEMALA

By Rebecca Grant Ascoli. Good concrete is possible in difficult conditions.

63 A CRACK-FREE RECASTING OF A TRANSPORT OPENING FOR A NUCLEAR POWER

STATION
By Ingvar Nilsson. Special techniques were necessary.

69 LOAD TESTS: EXTERNALLY POST -TENSIONED BRIDGE GIRDERS, PART II

By Randall W. Poston, Mohammad Irshad. Structures for the rapid transit system in the Washington, D. C.,
area.

76 TURNING CONCRETE INTO GOLD

By Raymond C. Heun. The transformation of Florida's Gold Coast.
AUGUST 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 8

6 ACI INTERNATIONAL ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB

ACI goes online! E-mail communication also becomes a reality.

PRECASTIPRESTRESSED CONCRETE

25 DESIGNING WITH PRECAST CONCRETE LARGE BOX MODULES

By Leslie D. Martin, Clifford R. Ohlwiler, Theodore W. Coons. Speeding up construction time.

30 MAINTAINING QUALITY IN A PRESTRESSED CONCRETE PLANT- A TEAM EFFORT

By Franklin S. Kurtz. Consistently good quality is mandatory.

33 PRECAST CONCRETE -LOOK AT ME NOW

By Daniel P. Jenny. New, revised Chapter 16 in ACI's Building Code.

35 THIN, LONG-SPAN SLABS IN CHINA

By Ding Dajun. Cost economies result in wide use.

39 LOAD TESTS: EXTERNALLY POST -TENSIONED BRIDGE GIRDERS, PART I

By Randal! W. Poston, Mohammad Irshad. Evaluating spans on a rapid transit system.

45 SPECIAL COMMENTARY- PRECAST BRIDGE DECKS: KEYWAY GROUTING DATA

By Robert J. Gulyas. Cold marine environment causes problems.

50 EVALUATING EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE TO CONCRETE WHARVES

By Valery M. Buslov, Mort Rowghani, Maximilian Weismair. Survey following 1994 Northridge
earthquake.

55 EVALUATION OF THE AIR VOID ANALYZER

By Donald D. Magura. Measuring air content.

60 THE PARTHENON -HISTORY REINCARNATED IN TENNESSEE

By Richard W. Steiger. A replica in concrete.
JULY 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 7

22 FROST RESISTANCE OF ROLLER-COMPACTED CONCRETE

By Michel Pigeon, Jacques Marchand. Possibly a serious problem, especially in pavements.

27 UNBONDED POST. TENSIONED CONCRETE CORROSION: MYTHS, MISCONCEPTIONS,

AND TRUTHS
By Keith Kesner, Randall W. Poston. A phenomenon that may never be completely understood.

33 DURABILITY OF LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE BRIDGE IN SEVERE ENVIRONMENTS

By Alexander M. Vaysburd. Aggressive climates can be deadly.

39 STRENGTH AND DURABILITY OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES IN BAHRAIN

By Mohammad Golam Ali, Sami Abdulla Dannish, Adel AI-Hussaini. Hot, humid weather can result in
premature deterioration.

46 CORROSION OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES IN COASTAL AREAS By Robert A. Fitzpatrick.

Costly problems in places like Florida.

48 THE GENESIS OF INTEGRAL BRIDGES IN OHIO

By Martin P. Burke, Jr. This design innovation was launched in the late 1920s.

52 DESIGNING FOR TRANSFER OF HEAVY COLUMN LOADS

By Subhash Kulkarni, Aziz Sabri. Isolation of the columns was required.

58 CI'S CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S CORNER

By A. S. Hanna, A. E. Engelman. "Avoid Interrupting Crews During Peak Productivity Times" is cautioned.
JUNE 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 6

12 CONSTRUCTING FOR SERVICE INTO THE 21ST CENTURY

A look at construction highlights.

19 SPRING CONVENTION ATTRACTS OVER 1100

Highlights of the Denver, Colo., convention.

FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE

30 A REINFORCING STEEL-FREE CONCRETE DECK SLAB FOR THE SALMON RIVER BRIDGE
by John P. Newhook. Aftab A. Mufti. One of a kind span now open.

35 REHABILITATING INDUSTRIAL FLOORS WITH SFRC OVERLAYS

by Richard E. Smith, Robert E. Wilde. Engineering solutions are necessary.

39 STEEL FIBER OR CONVENTIONAL REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE SHEARWALLS?

by O. Chaallal, S. Thibodeau. J. Lescelleur, P. Malenfant. Steel fiber has its advantages.

43 CONCRETE FIRSTS
by Bryant Mather. New inventions. new innovations not necessarily new.

44 THE DEMOLITION PLAN...AND AS IT REALLY HAPPENED

by Thomas E. Nehil. A controlled progressive collapse is arranged.

49 REHABILITATION OF CLEAR WATER RESERVOIR

by Ram Kumar. P. C. Sharma. A. K. Pandey. D. N. Trikha. Corrective action in India

54 DOTH THE LAPPED BAR SPLICE IN VERTICALLY CAST CONCRETE SUFFICE?

by Jeff Schmitz. A poetic point of view.

57 FLY ASH CONCRETE: AN EVALUATION OF CHLORIDE PENETRATION

TESTING METHODS
by John M. Scanlon, Matthew R. Sherman. Evaluating mixtures with fly ash.

63 WRITING SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

by Leonard W. Bell. Proper methods, applications are tantamount.

67 ANCIENT STRUCTURAL CONCRETE IN MESOAMERICA

by Raymundo Rivera-Villarreal, Stefan Krayer. Use of lime mortar in buildings.

72 CI'S CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S CORNER

by Awad S. Hanna, Brad D. Inman. New feature about managing.

76 SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTION

Highlights of the Board meetings at the Denver convention.
MAY 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 5

11 PIERCE, LIBBY ELECTED; NEW DIRECTORS SEATED

Annual exchange of the President's gavel takes place during Denver, Colo. convention.

18 INSTITUTE REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP - 1995

Construction of new headquarters building was the highlight of the year.

CONCRETE PAVING

26 A PEACH OF A PAVEMENT USING SHRINKAGE-COMPENSATING CONCRETE

By Frederick R. Keith, Wayne W. Walker, and Jerry A. Holland. Minimizing joints, cracks, curl.

33 ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE FOR HIGHWAY PAVEMENTS

By A. Nanni, D. Ludwig, J. Shoenberger. A demonstration project is carried out.

39 TESTING OF SUPERFICIAL REPAIRS FOR SIDEWALKS IN CANADA

By Francois Saucier, Michel Pigeon. New techniques to salve cid problems.

44 SUGGESTIONS OF RESEARCH AREAS LIKELY TO IMPROVE CONCRETE By Adam Neville.

What research is really worthwhile?

50 ERNEST L. RANSOME -CONCRETE DESIGNER, CONSTRUCTOR, INVENTOR

By M. K. Hurd. A pioneer in several aspects of reinforced concrete.

52 THE QUALITY OF QUALITY CONTROL

By Alex Leshchinsky, John Pattison. The need for stricter specifications for quality control.

56 CONCRETE REPAIR GUIDE -ACI 546R-XX

Reported by ACI Committee 546. Portion of a committee report is presented for comment.
APRIL 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 4

17 ACI HONORS 27, CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY

Annual awards handed out at Denver convention.

29 AN INNOVATIVE USE OF POST-TENSIONING

By D. Stanton Korista, Mark P. Sarkisian. Ways to transfer perimeter column loads.

CONCRETE ADMIXTURES

34 DAM CONSTRUCTION -CONCRETE TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING FL y ASH

By Chongjiang Du. Method to reduce cracking.

37 EXAMPLES OF SILICA FUME USAGE IN CYPRUS

By Marios N. Soutsos, Floros Panteli, Kyriacos K. Kyriacou. Improving durability in a Mediterranean
environment.

43 THERE IS AN ENIGMA IN OUR MIXTURE

By Bernard Erlin. Discussion at a Salt Lake City, Utah, convention session in 1995.

47 REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETES: FROM THEORV TO PRACTICE By Oliver Bonneau, Claude

Poulin, Jerome Dugat, Pierre Richard, Pierre-Claude Aitcin. A new material undergoes experimentation in
Canada.

50 A POLYMER INJECTION AND OVERLAY DEMONSTRATION

By Mantu C. Baishya, Robert L. Cook, Michael T. Kelly, Kenneth F. Whelton. Evaluating new deck repair
methods.

55 ARCH DAMS IN CHINA

By Ding Dajun, Zhu Tun, Wang Kaizhi.
Over 300 erected in recent years.
MARCH 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 3

15 ACI NAMES 22 NEW FELLOWS

To receive honors at the Denver convention

REPAIR AND REHABILITA TION

24 EVALUATION OF SHOTCRETE REPAIRED CONCRETE DAMS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

By Roland Heere, Dudley Morgan, Nemkumar Banthia, Yoga Yogendran Five structures required extensive
work.

30 THE SETENAVE DRY DOCKS REHABILITATION

By Ivan R. de Almeida, Thomaz J.R.B. Cordeiro, Jose Paulo V.M. Costa Modernizing a Portuguese
shipyard.

34 DURABILITY OF REPAIR MATERIALS

By Daniel Cusson, Noel Mailvaganam. Detailed diagnosis of deterioration is necessary.

39 POLYMER-INJECTION/ULTRASONIC PULSE-ECHO SYSTEM FOR BRIDGE DECK REPAIR

By Zhongguo Ma, Mantu C. Baishya, Robert L. Cook. Searching for new methods.

42 AN EVALUATION OF FROST ACTION ON CONCRETE

By Veniamin D. Kleiner. New approaches are needed.

44 GATEHOUSE FOR PHILIP JOHNSON

By Ysrael A. Seinuk, Pedro Sifre. Zigzag walls are among unique features,

46 CONCRETE MAN TURNER

By M. K. Hurd. Highlights of the career of an early president of AGI.

49 ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE: A CIVIL ENGINEERING INNOVATION

By Kenneth D. Hansen. Learning from performance.

55 REDUCING EXPANSION DUE TO ALKALI-SILICA REACTIVITY

By B. Fournier, V. M. Malhotra. An international research consortium at work on the problem.
FEBRUARY 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 2

14 FACONVENTION ATTRACTS OVER 1240

Highlights of the recent convention in Montreal, Canada

20 CONCRETE IN COLORADO
So me notable concrete structures in Denver area.

27 ACI PREPARES FOR SPRING CONVENTION IN MARCH

Highlights of the meeting in Denver, Colo.

CONCRETE BRIDGES

39 DOUBLE TEE AND CFRP/GFRP BRIDGE SYSTEM

By Nabil F. Grace, George Abdel-Sayed. Advanced composites for superior durability .

45 JOINT GROUTING IN ALASKAN BRIDGES AND DOCK DECKS By Dennis Nottingham.

Overcoming short construction seasons.

50 FRC DECK SLABS WITHOUT TENSILE REINFORCEMENT

By Baidar Bakht, Aftab A. Mufti. Doing without steel deck slabs.

56 FLOWABLE' CONCRETE IN BRIDGE PIER CAPS

By H. Kosaka, M. Higuchi, H. Takeuchi, A. Nanni. Constructing a viaduct in Japan.

62 HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE DEFINED FOR HIGHWAY STRUCTURES

By Charles H. Goodspeed, Suneel Vanikar, Raymond Cook. Ascertaining performance characteristics.

68 WHY CERTIFY SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMEN?

By Lars Balck, Jr. Better concrete is the bottom line.

70 SIGNIFICANT BOARD ACTIONS

Decisions by the Board of Direction in Montreal, Canada.

I-93 INDEX FOR 1995 ISSUES OF CONCRETE INTERNATIONAL

Contents of Volume 17, Numbers 1-12.
JANUARY 1996 Vol. 18 Nº 1

20 ACI PREPARES FOR SPRING CONVENTION IN MARCH

Highlights of the meeting in Denver, Colo.

FLOORS, SLABS & FOUNDATIONS

32 AND THE OWNER SAID, "LET THERE BE LIGHT...

By Frederick R. Keith, Jerry A. Holland. But no floor joints or cracks permitted.

38 DESIGNING DURABLE INDUSTRIAL FLOOR SLABS

By Robert Fitzpatrick. Three common problems encountered.

40 STRENGTH EVALUATION OF A DEFECTIVE RC BORED PILE

By Naveed Anwar. Construction problem in Pakistan.

47 DESIGNERS: PAY ATTENTION TO SLABS ON GRADE

By Barry E. Foreman. Preventing design errors.

49 A SUPERFLAT SLAB IN COLD WEATHER

By Nandkumar K. Shah. High early strength required.

53 POPOUTS IN EXPOSED CONCRETE FLATWORK

By G. E. Brown, R. E. Munro. Guidelines for acceptable limits.

56 ANCIENT CONCRETE STRUCTURES

By Stella L. Marusin. Early applications, notably of the Roman era.

59 THE RAPID TROUT SCULPTURE USING HPC

By James R. De Maro and M. R. Hansen. Concrete for the artist.

63 CONCRETE DETERIORATION FROM PHYSICAL ATTACK BY SALTS

By Harvey Haynes, Robert O'Neill, P. Kumar Mehta. Avoiding concrete scaling,