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Introduction

A research team from Trinity College has finished a very extensive in-field and laboratory investigation into how the known fact that high percentage GGBS mixes normally have slower hydration rates might be overcome in precast works. Normally GGBS’s inclusion is less suited to the  very early age stress-transfer and/or striking times so paramount for productivity in precast factories.  This talk will describe how 0, 30, 50 and 70% GGBS precast concrete mixes for hollowcore slabs were refined in an attempt to activate the GGBS at a very early age. Techniques used included using a new GGBS accelerator, more efficient thermal curing, higher fineness GGBS and a novel practical technique for compacting cubes to give more reliable 22 hour compressive strengths.

Who should attend

This presentation will be of interest to all those who are involved in the design, specification and construction of concrete. Those who should attend include consulting engineers, engineers in contracting firms, specialist concrete sub-contractors, concrete and precast concrete producers, precast concrete design and concrete technologists.

Agenda

13.00 Welcome and Introduction

13.05 Activating GGBS for use in Precast Concrete

Prof Roger West (Principal Investigator), Dr Chaaruchandra Korde (Researcher), and Matthew Cruickshank (Researcher)   Trinity College Dublin

13.45 Questions and Answers

Prof Roger West, Dr Chaaruchandra Korde, Matthew Cruickshank, and John Reddy, Ecocem

14.00 Ends

Email: events@concrete.ie to register

Irish Concrete Society_Lunchtime Seminar Series_Innovation

Information on future talks in this series will follow

Executive Officer Appointment

Executive Officer Appointment

The Irish Concrete Society would like to announce that Dr. Rosemary Byrne has been appointed as the new Executive Officer of the Society. 
 
Rosemary is re-joining the concrete industry after a period in academia, having previously worked at a senior level in Irish concrete production.

 

 

Annual Dinner Postponed

In response to the developing Covid-19 epidemic, Irish Concrete Society have taken the decision to postpone the Annual dinner until later in 2020. The decision was taken in the interests of our members and our wider community.  We are currently exploring dates for an event in September and October and will advise of new arrangements when they become finalised.  Full refunds are available.

Judging of the 38th Annual Awards has been completed and results will be announced in due course.

8th International Award Launched

The Irish Concrete Society are delighted to announce the launch of our 8th International Award.  This year there has been a minor but important change in the competition rules.  Entrants are encouraged to read the report requirements and judging criteria carefully.

This year’s entry form, which includes the full competition rules is available here.

All entries to be sent to be submitted to the Society by the 7th of February 2020.

Winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Dinner in The Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin 4 on the 21st of March 2020.

ICS / ICT Advanced Concrete Technology Lecture

An advanced Concrete Technology lecture will take place in Trinity College Dublin on the evening of the 30th of January 2020.

This event is jointly organised by the Irish Concrete Society and the Institute of Concrete Technology.

Chaired by Professor Roger West, the lecture “Concrete in a world of zero-emissions” will be given by Professor Fred Glasser, a noted expert in materials chemistry.

The lecture is aimed at Concrete Technologists and Academics in the field.

Registration via Eventbrite is required.  There is no charge for the event.

In the event of demand exceeding capacity, priority will be given in the first instance to members of the ICS and ICT.

As is normal practice, the ICT and ICS will bring the speaker for dinner at a local restaurant after the lecture. Members of the ICT and ICS are also invited to attend at their own expense. Please inform john.reddy@ecocem.ie if you wish to attend dinner afterwards (for the purposes of booking). In the event of restricted numbers, priority will be given to those who book first.

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Achieving Durable Concrete Technical Seminar

Specifying the right concrete for each concrete element of a project
is a critical part of achieving durable sustainable structures that meet
client expectations.
In this day-long seminar, we look at aspects of design which enable Engineers to achieve durable reinforced concrete. From understanding the processes of possible deterioration to guidance on selecting exposure classes and using IS EN206. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and network during this day-long technical seminar, held in partnership with Engineers Ireland.

Who should attend

This seminar will be of interest to all those who are involved in the design, specification and construction of concrete.  Consulting Engineers, Site Engineers, Main Contractors, Specialist Sub-Contractors and Ready-Mixed Concrete Producers.

Seminar Topics

  • Codes and Standards— Jim Mansfield, Kavanagh Mansfield
  • Constituents – Éanna Nolan, Irish Cement
  • Processes of Deterioration – Ciaran McNally, UCD
  • Exposure Classes and trade offs – Prof. Roger West, TCD
  • Specifying Concrete website – Richard Bradley, Irish Cement
  • Using I.S. EN 206—Brian O’Rourke, Cork IT
  • Concrete in aggressive ground—Cathal Quinn, ARUP
  • Thermal considerations—TBC
  • Communication of requirements —Keith Goodwin, Kilsaran
  • Control of concrete quality onsite —Barry Gilroy, Mattest

Book places on the seminar [Via Engineers Ireland]

38th Annual Award Entries List Published

The list of nominated entries to the 38th Annual Awards has been published.

This year has a large entry.  View the full list here  [Updated 10.03.20]

Comments, corrections etc. should be made in good time to office@concrete.ie

The winners will be announced at the Irish Concrete Society Annual Awards Dinner which will be held in The Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin 4 on the 21st of March 2020.

Evening Lecture 19th November – Cork

Design and Construction of the Northern Spire Bridge, Sunderland

Joint Seminar – Engineers Ireland, The Institution of Structural Engineers and Irish Concrete Society

7.00pm, Tuesday 19th November, 2019
Tea & Coffee from 6.30pm
Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork

More Information available from:

Kieran Ruane, Chartered Engineer  (086) 1938642 – kieran.ruane@cit.ie
John J. Murphy, Chartered Engineer  (021) 4326741 – john.justinmurphy@cit.ie

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