WINTER 2014
ConcreteWorks is a publication of the Alabama Concrete Industries Association and features articles and photographs pertaining to product applications, educational opportunities, as well as innovative construction techniques impacting the industry. Please email rlindsay@ alconcrete.org with any comments regarding featured articles in ConcreteWorks or to suggest a story idea for a future edition. Rebecca Lindsay,
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John Sorrell, Editor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rebuilt
When an F-4 tornado struck downtown
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50 Years
ACIA is proud to be in business for more
Cullman on April 27, 2011, St. John’s
than 50 years, and we are even more
Engineering was in the direct path. See
excited to showcase our members who
how the company’s new office building was
are also celebrating a golden anniversary
constructed using ICF, hydronic radiant
and beyond.
floor heat with locally made Rehau tubing, and a historically accurate brick façade.
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AU Raptor Center
Auburn University’s Southeastern Raptor
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Protecting the Saints in Style
Winner of the 2013 Top Block Award,
Center has a new walkway made of more
Carla Young and Goodwyn, Mills and
than 300 linear feet of pervious concrete.
Cawood designed this $22 million project.
The National Pervious Concrete Pavement
The new Selma High School now meets
Association, Alabama Concrete Industries
ICC’s Storm Shelter Standards, and
Association, Ready Mix USA Concrete of
contains shelter areas that will withstand
Opelika, FORTA Corporation and Estes
winds of up to 250 mph. (ON THE COVER)
Landscape Design were all involved.
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Architect Spotlight
It’s a family affair in this architecture firm.
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Laboratory vs. Field Testing of Mortar
Determining mortar strength in the field
Jim Seay’s father founded the company
versus the lab requires the technician to
in 1977, and nearly 30 years later, it’s
follow specific steps presented in ASTM
still a highly reputable organization in a
C270 and C780.
competitive industry.
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2014 Calendar
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