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Concrete: The Choice for Sustainable Design
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Item Code: RP444
Date of Publication: 2008
Price: $1.50
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A collection of articles based on the central theme of Sustainable Design:
Energy and the Environment: Concrete at its Core
Growing Benefits While Shrinking Footprints: Cement Industry Sets Sights on Alternative Fuels and Materials
Earning Points in Green Building Rating Systems
Recycled Resources
Pervious Pavement Spreads as Solution
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An Engineering Guide to: Concrete Buildings and Progressive Collapse Resistance
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Item Code: IS545
Date of Publication: 2005
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This 8-page bulletin discusses the progressive collapse concept. The definitions of progressive collapse as introduced in the ASCE7-02, U.S. General Services Administration, and DoD literature are discussed. The response of reinforced concrete buildings to blast load is discussed. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) progressive collapse analysis and guidelines are introduced. The results of a PCA study on applying the GSA method of analysis to concrete moment resisting frame buildings located in different seismic zones is presented. The publication also includes a brief introduction to blast load.
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An Engineering Guide to: Openings in Concrete Floor Slabs
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Item Code: IS112
Date of Publication: 2007
Price: $20.00
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This bulletin presents information on openings in concrete floor slabs. The publication includes guidelines for selecting the opening locations and size for new slabs. Information on openings in existing slabs is presented. Also methods of strengthening existing slabs to accommodate new openings are discussed. 4 pages. Sold in packs of 50.
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An Engineer's Guide to: Building Green with Concrete
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Item Code: IS312
Date of Publication: 2005
Price: $0.00
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LEED the way to green building design with concrete. This bulletin describes how concrete contributes to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building certification. It details what the requirements are, the number of points needed for the various levels of certification, how to earn the points, and how the use of concrete can increase the number of points awarded to a building under the LEED. From pervious concrete to optimal energy performance and thermal mass, designing for LEED certification has been influencing design criteria for concrete building design throughout the U.S. and overseas.
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Building Better Outcomes in Concrete
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Item Code: PL995
Date of Publication: 2000
Price: $3.00
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This brochure highlights the advantages of concrete framing for buildings. Geared to owners and developers, it illustrates how the choice of a structural system is not an engineering or construction decision, but a business decision that will affect every phase of the building and its operation for the lifetime of the structure.
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Building Better Outcomes With Concrete, Vol. 1, No. 1
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Item Code: PL292
Date of Publication: 2002
Price: $20.00
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This publication showcases the use of concrete framing for the following office buildings: (1) Office of the New York State Comptroller, Albany, NY (2) Adobe Systems Campus, Seattle, WA (3) Proscenium Office Building and Parking Deck, Atlanta, GA (4) Minnesota Life Headquarters, St. Paul, MN (5) Westside Media Center, West Los Angeles, CA (6) Sabre Headquarters, Southlake, TX. Provided is a description of the structural framing system and the reasons why concrete was chosen to satisfy the needs of the project. Sold in packs of 25.
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Building Better Outcomes With Concrete, Vol. 2, No. 1
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Item Code: PL294
Date of Publication: 2003
Price: $20.00
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This edition of PCA’s buildings newsletter showcases the use of concrete framing in mixed-use building construction by featuring:
(1) Espirito Santo Plaza, Miami, FL
(2) The Ritz Carlton, New York, NY
(3) Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, FL
(4) The Park at Harbor View, Long Beach, CA.
Provided is a description of the structural framing and the reasons why concrete was chosen to satisfy the needs of each project. Sold in packs of 25.
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Building Better Outcomes With Concrete, Volume 2, Number 2
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Item Code: PL295
Date of Publication: 2003
Price: $20.00
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This edition showcases concrete framing construction in six healthcare buildings: (1) Denton Cooley Building, Houston, TX (2) Rio Grand Hospital, McAllen, TX (3) The Monterey Hospital, Monterey, CA (4) Women’s Center, Riverdale, GA (5) HealthSouth Digital hospital, Birmingham, AL (6) U. of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO. Provided is a description of the structural framing and why concrete was chosen to satisfy the needs of the project. Sold in packs of 25.
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Building Better Outcomes With Concrete, Volume 3, Number 1
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Item Code: PL296
Date of Publication: 2004
Price: $20.00
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This edition showcases concrete framing construction in six green buildings: (1) Water’s Edge, Los Angeles, CA (2) Fisher Pavillion, Seattle, WA (3) Genzyme Center, Cambridge, MA (4) The Solaire, NY, NY (5) SF Federal Building, SF, CA (6) Clearview School, Hanover, PA. Providing a description of the architectural design and structural framing, the case studies highlight the role of concrete as a green building material and discusses how concrete was utilized to obtain LEED certification status with the USGBC. LEED certified concrete framed buildings, the Solaire and the Genzyme Center also received AIA Committee on the Environment’s top 10 projects award in 2004. Durable and energy efficient, Green concrete buildings make a positive contribution to their owners, occupants and the community at large. Sold in packs of 25.
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Building Better Outcomes with Concrete: Hospitality
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Item Code: PL297
Date of Publication: 2005
Price: $20.00
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Today business and vacation travelers are back, and the hospitality industry is nearly recovered from the effects of 9/11. Developers in every major city are employing the flexibility of concrete-framed buildings to combine a myriad of concepts and amenities in hotel and resort design. Hotel owners chose concrete floors for the inherent durability, security, and fire resistance while offering unobstructed floor-to-ceiling views between the floor plates.
This edition showcases concrete framing construction in eight hospitality buildings: (1) Denver Convention Center Hotel (2) Houston Convention Center Hotel, (3) Seattle Waterfront Marriott (4) Borgata Hotel casino & Spa, (5) Moody Garden Hotel, Galveston, (6) Overland Park Sheraton, (7) Hyatt Regency Resort, Huntington Beach, (8) Denver Westin Westminster.
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Building System Report: Concrete Masonry Walls
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Item Code: PA167
Date of Publication: 1995
Price: $0.00
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Describes the use of concrete masonry for the construction of low-rise buildings. Architectural and structural design information on load-bearing walls is provided. Manufacturing and construction techniques are described.
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Concrete Builds the Sustainable Movement
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Item Code: RP417
Date of Publication: 2003
Price: $0.00
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In partnership with Building Design & Construction this in-depth report features essential articles and case studies examining concrete’s role in green building design, LEED and concrete, green concrete building resources, and green building costs. The supplement profiles green building applications in various market sectors including educational, public, civic, government, residential, commercial and renovation projects.
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Concrete Construction Image Library Volume 2
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Item Code: CD043
Date of Publication: 2004
Price: $50.00
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Over 1500 photos show fresh and hardened concrete, concrete construction techniques and concrete testing according to ASTM standards. Images include concrete airports, buildings, bridges, dams, tunnels as well as defects and repairs. Concrete construction is shown in pavement and flatwork projects, bridges and buildings, each including images of the individual placing, finishing and curing techniques. All images are available in high-resolution quality (1536 x 1045 or higher) for use in publications, presentations, and web sites.
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Concrete Construction Image Library, Vol. 1
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Item Code: CD036
Date of Publication: 2002
Price: $50.00
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More than 1650 photos show concrete ingredients, fresh and hardened concrete, and batch plants. Also available are hot and cold-weather construction photos and concrete testing according to ASTM standards. Concrete construction is shown in pavement projects, bridges and buildings, each including images of the individual placing, finishing, and curing techniques. All images are available in high-resolution quality (1536 x 1045 or higher) for use in publications, presentations, and Web sites.
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Concrete Technology Today, Vol. 26, No. 1
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Item Code: CT051
Date of Publication: 2005
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Vol. 26, No. 1, April 2005
A PCA newsletter for architects, concrete producers, engineers, and concrete technologists. Articles of this anniversary issue include: Celebrating Twenty-five Years of CTT; Concrete Technology Today—1980 to 2005; New Information Products; Understanding Concrete Floors and Moisture
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Concrete: A Pictorial Celebration
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Item Code: LT285
Date of Publication: 2004
Price: $60.00
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This handsome, carefully-prepared volume beautifully captures through photograph the achievements in concrete design and construction over the past century. Published by the American Concrete Institute to commemorate its centennial, the book highlights both the utilitarian and aesthetic qualities of concrete, as well as the dramatic technical developments through the decades. The hundreds of carefully-chosen photos, displayed in chronological order, are a feast for the eyes, and offer a true celebration of concrete’s contributions to the modern world.
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Constructing Firesafe Single-Family Homes
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Item Code: SR252
Date of Publication: 1992
Price: $3.00
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This publications intended for those who want to construct a fire-safe home, especially if it is to be located in an urban-wildland interface fire environment. It draws on lessons learned from the 1991 Oakland Hills, CA, urban-wildland interface fire that destroyed approximately 2,500 single family dwellings, and provides recommendations on how to construct single-family homes capable of surviving such fires. Construction features that enhance the likelihood of survival include the use of noncombustible exterior wall and roof surfaces, such as stucco and concrete roof tile, double-pane glass in glazed portions of doors and windows, and keeping highly combustible vegetation away from the home.
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Exploring the Environmental Attributes of Concrete
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Item Code: RP442
Date of Publication: 2007
Price: $20.00
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In partnership with Environmental Design & Construction, this in-depth report features essential articles and case studies exploring the environmental attributes of concrete and examining concrete’s role in green building design and LEED certification. This reprint from Environmental Design and Construction magazine contains articles that highlight concrete as a sustainable solution. Topics include: building today to conserve the future, concrete contribution to green buildings, concrete pavement without the runoff, concrete in disguise, students thinking sustainable concrete and cement manufacturing taking an aggressive approach to sustainability. Sold in packs of 25.
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