Concrete Buildings | Portland Cement Association (PCA)

Building Better Outcomes with Concrete
(Click on Outcome for examples)

Building for Flexibility and Economy - Outcome: Market Appeal, Lower Costs
Building for Performance and Safety - Outcome: High-Performance, Low Risk
Building for Today's Technology - Outcome: Building for the Information Age
Building for Sustainability-
Outcome: LEED Certification
Building for Security -
Outcomes:Progressive Collapse Prevention; Fire Protection;
Blast Resistance

Case Studies

ACI/PCA Seminar Series

Simplified Design of Concrete Buildings of Moderate Size and Height
This one-day ACI/PCA Seminar covers: frame analysis; shortcuts for design of beams, slabs, columns, structural walls, and footings; detailing for economy; formwork economy; fire resistance; and earthquake forces. Seminar contents comply with the latest information in ACI 318-05, IBC 2006, and ASCE 7-05. Click here for seminar locations and dates.

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