PCA Technical Research
 PCA
has been doing research on cement and cement products since
it was founded in 1916. The research and development (R&D)
projects provide support to PCA's advocacy programs, technology
programs, market development programs, and programs of the
Cement Association of Canada (CAC), and allied industry groups.
MIT Sustainability Hub
The Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSH) at
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was established
in 2009 through the sponsorship of the Portland Cement Association
(PCA) and the RMC Research & Education Foundation. Each organization
committed $1 million a year over a five year period with the goal
of accelerating breakthroughs in concrete science and engineering
and transferring that science into practice.
More.
National Concrete Pavement Technology Center
The National Concrete Pavement Technology
Center (NCPTC) at Iowa State University is a national hub for
concrete pavement research
and technology transfer. The Center, founded in 2000, has been
instrumental in developing and helping to advance the nation's
strategic plan for concrete pavement research, The
Concrete Pavement Road Map. PCA is a proud supporter of the
Center. For more information, click
here.
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PCA Education Foundation
The Portland Cement Association Education
Foundation funds a wide variety of educational activities
that increase public knowledge regarding appropriate uses
of cement and concrete. More.
Research Fellowship Program
Research fellowships are available for students pursuing
masters or doctoral degrees and their professors. For more
information on the fellowship program
click here.
ACI Fellowships and Scholarships
Through the ACI Foundation, the American
Concrete Institute offers a variety of fellowships and scholarships
to students interested in materials, construction, and structural
design of concrete.
For more information, click here.
RMC Research and Education Foundation
The programs supported by the RMC Research
and Education Foundation represent a broad spectrum of projects
that are helping to keep the concrete industry on the cutting
edge. More.
Suggest a Research Project
You are welcome to suggest research topics
for PCA to consider. To complete the Suggestion Form click
here. Individuals interested in performing research for PCA
must be willing to abide by PCA's contract.
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Research Reports
Economic Research
PCA monitors cement consumption relative to economic growth. More.
Market Research
PCA conducts a variety of market
research on cement and concrete. More.
Literature Research
PCA's Library & Technical Services department
can assist you in locating specific research in international literature
by accessing over 400 databases. More.
Contract Research
Although PCA does not perform contracted
research, CTLGroup does. Formerly known as the PCA Research and
Development Laboratories, CTLGroup has evolved into a consulting
firm that provides structural and architectural engineering, testing,
and materials technology services throughout the U.S. and internationally.
For more information, click here
or call 847-965-7500.
Contact Us
For more information on the PCA technical
research program, click here.
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