Barriers to Progressing Concrete into 21st Century
Professor Ravindra K. Dhir OBE
Emeritus Professor, Concrete Technolgy, University of Dundee
Visiting Professor, Civil Engineering, Trinity College, Dublin
Director, Applying Concrete Knowledge
r.k,dhir@dundee.ac.uk
It can be argued that the way engineers specify, and ready-mix suppliers/building contractors produce concrete, has not greatly changed since the advent of concrete as we know it. This has given rise to some fundamental barriers to modernising of concrete and its fully embracing sustainability, in a well-informed and matured manner. Indeed, if we are not careful, there are some serious risks that can bring concrete into disrepute.
This seminar – that should interest design engineers, building contractors, ready-mix producers, concrete materials suppliers, government departments, regulatory and certifying authorities – will identify and discuss the malpractices that have remained within the concrete construction industry and have compromised the development of concrete as a modern construction material. The changes that are required, and will be responsive to the present needs, even though this may call for extensive research and development work, will also be discussed.
The Half-Day Seminar will consist of three Lectures (See program).
Details:
Date: 11th November 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 2.00pm – 6.30pm
Venue: Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, Orchid Room, Basement 1, 11 Cavenagh Road, Singapore 229616.
BARRIERS TO PROGRESSING CONCRETE INTO 21st CENTURY
Program :2.00pm, Registration: 2.30pm
Lecture 1: Concrete Specification and Production Procedures: Historical Review
Lecture 2: Barriers to Modernisation of Concrete Practice: Dangers of Standing Still
Coffee Break: 4.00pm
Lecture 3: Designing Concrete for Performance: Benefits and Risks (4.30pm)
Questions and Answers: 6.00pm
End of Session: 6.30pm
Registration & Payment :-
Registration is confirmed upon payment. Cheque should be crossed and made payable to Singapore Concrete Institute’s and mail it together with your completed registration form to Block 342 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 #03-1563 Singapore 560342. Please register early as seating is limited.
Fees: S$70.00 (for SCI Members) S$85.00 (for Non-Member) (Fee includes course materials and refreshment)
Closing Date: 6 November 2010
Enquiries/Contact (SCI) :
Tel: 6552 0674
Contact: Ms Edina Koh.
Source: http://www.bca.gov.sg/CPCF/cpcf.html Construction Productivity and Capability Fund (CPCF) Introduction The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has introduced a S$250-million Construction Productivity and Capability Fund (CPCF) as part of the Governments efforts to help the construction industry improve productivity and strengthen its capability. The Fund comprises incentive schemes that focus on workforce development, technology adoption and capability…
Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI), Geophysical Survey Inc (GSSI) and Sea and Land Technologies Pte Ltd (SALT) are jointly organizing a technical seminar on
Concrete NDT Inspection using GSSI GPR
Day/Date: Tuesday, 12th of October 2010
Programme: 9am to 6pm
Free Registration!!!! (Fully Sponsored by GSSI and SALT)
Refreshments and Lunch will be provided
PDU points pending
Limited numbers of seats are available, First come, first serve basis
Venue Address:
Nanyang Technological University (Location Map is attached)
Nanyang Executive centre
60 Nanyang View, Singapore 639673
Lecture room 1 (education wing level 2)
Speaker: Robert Parrillo, Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc,
Programme:
9:00 AM Registration
9:30 AM Welcome, introductions and schedule review
9:45 AM Introduction to GPR
What is GPR?
History of GPR
What components are in a GPR System?
What is GPR used for?
Applications with advantages and limitations
10:45 AM Coffee break
11:00 AM Profile and introduction on GSSI Concrete scanning Systems and antennas
1:00 PM Buffet lunch
2:00 Pm GPR for concrete inspection.
Hands-on demonstrations (Structure Scan Mini & Structure Scan Optical)
3:30 PM Coffee break
3:45 PM Data Processing & Presentation
5:30 PM Q & A
6:00 PM Close
About Speaker:
Robert Parrillo
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc
12 Industrial Way
Salem, NH 03841 USA
603-681-2059 parrillor@geophysical.com
Education:
*Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from Bridgeport Engineering Institute, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. (Acquired by Fairfield University in 1994) BSEE – Bridgeport Engineering Institute, Fairfield, CT
*Coursework in Mechanical Engineering – Norwalk State Technical College, Norwalk, CT
*Professional sales training: Professional Selling Skills (Achieve Global), Samurai Selling and Demos (Corporate Visions); Strategies for Selling Technical Industrial Products, Principles of Professional Selling, Value Added Selling
Technical Publications:
* The Integration of Ground Penetrating Radar and Falling Weight Deflectometer
* Bridge Deck Condition Assessment Using Ground Penetrating Radar
* Comparison of Ground Coupled and Air-Launched Antennas for Bridge Deck Condition Assessment.
* Bridge Deck Condition Assessment Using GPR: Comparison of 1 GHz and 2 GHz air-launched Horn Antennas
Professional Memberships:
* GPR TEAM Founding Member and Annual Meeting Chairman
* Transportation Research Board Exhibitor Advisory Council
* ASTM International
Relevant Work Experience:
2003 to Present Geophysical Survey Systems Salem, NH, Sales Manager – Asia
1994 to 2000 ADCOLE Corp. Marlboro, MA, Manufacturer of sophisticated automated measuring solutions. Highly technical capital equipment sale on a long sales cycle. National Account Manager
1992 to 1994 New England Engineering Hampstead, NH, Principal
* Consulting engineer for Carl Zeiss IMT Division – Developed and conducted training classes and on-site applications engineering for Zeiss CNC coordinate measuring machines.
* Consulting engineer for Robotic Unlimited Resources Provided electrical and mechanical engineering services for commercial industrial welding robots.
* Consulting engineer for Critical Care America Participated in the design and implementation of sixty local area networks nationwide.
1988 to 1992 Computrol, Inc. North Andover, MA, Senior Sales Engineer (1990 – 1992)
1984 to 1988 Carl Zeiss, Inc. IMT Division Thornwood, NY, Manufacturer of high accuracy coordinate measuring machines, Senior Engineer Central Staff.
Map:
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32nd SCI Anniversary Gala Dinner & 3rd Issue of SCI CONCRETUS Theme: SCI Gives Back 11/11/2010 Holiday Inn Hotel 11 Cavenagh Road, Orchard City Centre Important Dates Advertorial/Editorial Submission 10/10/2010 Art Work Submission 20/10/2010 Download the Flayer Here sci_gala_dinner_and_magazine.pdf Please sign and return the contract form to us , contract_form_n.pdf