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arrowNational Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

Supports continued expansion and improvement of the ready mixed concrete industry through leadership, advocacy, professional development, promotion and partnering.

 

arrowCIP #37: Self-Consolidating Concrete (HTML)

From NRMCA's Concrete In Practice series. (Click here to purchase)

 

arrowSelf-Consolidating Concrete (4-page brochure in pdf for owners and engineers)
From NRMCA's Concrete Delivers Series. (Click here to purchase)

 

arrowRMC Research & Education Foundation

The RMC Research & Education Foundation puts the generous contributions of the concrete and construction community to work to fund programs that are helping to improve an already outstanding product in an industry committed to excellence. The RMC Research & Education Foundation co-funded the arrowSCC Formwork Pressures Study (summary). The following reports on the study are now available:

 

Progress Report on Self-Consolidating Concrete Formwork Pressure

"Task 1" Report on SCC Formwork Pressure: Capturing Existing Knowledge On Formwork Pressure Exerted By SCC

 

arrowClick here to download the PDF version of Self Consolidating Concrete: A White Paper by Researchers at the Center for Advanced Cement Based Materials (ACBM).

 

arrowPortland Cement Association

Founded in 1916, the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the United States and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs programs.

Flow with Show: Self-Consolidating Concrete Offers New Opportunities for Architectural Concrete

 

arrowConcreteThinker.com

A resource to help design professionals make sustainable design a reality through the durability, versatility and energy performance of concrete.

 

arrowConcreteHomes.com

With today's innovative concrete homebuilding systems, you can build beautiful concrete homes in any style, with all the added benefits.

 

arrowPCA Case Studies: Concrete and Sustainable Development

The cement industry is actively engaged and committed to sustainable development—a philosophy that focuses on meeting the construction needs of today without depleting future resources.

 

arrowConcrete Pavement Analyst (CPA) Software

Powerful parking area design and financing software that quickly and accurately quantifies the differences between concrete and asphalt pavements.