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Lunchtime Seminar Series

Introduction

This Horizon 2020 project aimed to develop (a) an Ultra High Durability Concrete (UHDC) and (b) a Durability Assessment-based Design (DAD) methodology to improve the durability and predict the long-term performance of structures in Extremely Aggressive Exposure (EAE) conditions. The driving principle of this project is that the long-term behaviour of such structures can benefit from the use of high performance materials. This is achieved within the framework of durability-based design approaches by advancing UHPC/UHPFRC through the incorporation of tailored Nano scale constituents which focus on stimulating autogenous self-healing. New design concepts are being validated through long-term monitoring in six full-scale pilot projects, selected as representative of cutting edge economy sectors, such as green energy, blue growth and conservation of reinforced concrete heritage.

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, concrete technologists, and precast concrete designers.

Agenda

13.00 Welcome and Introduction
13.05 Advanced Cement Based Composites: an Asset for Civil Engineering to Contribute to Societal and Economical Challenges. The Approach of the H2020 Project ‘ReSHEALience’.
Prof Liberato Ferrara, Project Coordinator, Politecnico di Milano,
13.25 UHDC Concept, Design, Manufacture and Pilot Casting at Banagher.
Peter Deegan, Irish Pilot Project Lead, Banagher Precast Concrete
13.45 Questions and Answers
Prof Liberato Ferrara and Peter Deegan
14.00 Ends

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38th Annual Awards Update

In keeping with on-going public health guidance, the Irish Concrete Society regrets that the 38th Annual Awards Dinner will not be held this year.

As the awards had been scheduled to take place on the 24th October, we will instead announce the winners of this year’s competition on that date.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of this year’s entrants for their patience and understanding, and wish you all the very best.

Our office will be in contact to arrange refunding of tickets.

Lunchtime Seminar Series

Introduction

Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is a relatively new form of concrete that exhibits enhanced strength and durability properties in comparison to conventional concretes. However, associated higher binder contents and significantly higher initial costs requires improved material sustainability performance. Conducted in Sligo Institute of Technology, this research examined the development of new UHPC mixes to improve both material sustainability and to make UHPC more readily available. In addition to conducting experimental characteristic strength testing, experimental testing and three-dimensional finite element modelling were conducted on small-scale structural elements to determine the structural behaviour of the material and demonstrate how numerical modelling can be utilised for the future development of design codes and guidelines.

Who should attend

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

Agenda

13.00 Welcome and Introduction
13.05 UHPC – a New Frontier in Concrete Design
Dr William Wilson, Concrete Technologist, Roadstone
13.45 Questions and Answers
14.00 Ends

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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

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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.