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SEVENTH EDITION
Table of Contents
Introduction to ACI...................................................................................... 1
Membership and Benefits........................................................................ 3
Member Types...................................................................................... 3
Membership by Category.................................................................. 4
Member Benefits.................................................................................. 5
Member Involvement...............................................................................12
Technical Committees........................................................................12
Concrete Convention and Exposition............................................12
Chapters................................................................................................14
Career and Professional Development.........................................14
Student Programs...............................................................................15
Certification..........................................................................................16
Author Opportunities.........................................................................18
Awards, Honors, and Member Recognition.......................................19
ACI Foundation.........................................................................................20
Concrete Research Council............................................................20
Scholarship Council...........................................................................20
Strategic Development Council.....................................................20
ACI Quick Reference Guide.................................................Back Cover
Welcome to the American Concrete Institute
Introduction to ACI
Our mission is
embodied in our
tagline:
Always Advancing.
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ACI technical committees offer a forum for representatives from the
concrete industry, engineers, researchers, contractors, students, and
other interested individuals to discuss and publish information related to
concrete design, construction, education, and certification. Through a
broad consensus process, ACI codes, reports, guides, and specifications
are developed that reflect the best concrete knowledge in the fields of
concrete design, construction, inspection, materials, and repair.
ACI strives to provide you with the reference material to help you in your
day-to-day work. ACI has hundreds of documents dedicated to improving
the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of concrete and masonry
structures. As a member, you receive discounts of up to 40% on purchases
and may be eligible to charge purchases to your interest-free account.
Introduction to ACI
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Member Types
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Membership by Category
Individual, Young
Professional, & Organizational Sustaining
Student Member Member Member
Member Creditsfree downloads of
eligible ACI committee documents &
online learning courses(CEU / PDH 11/year 16/year 18/year
hours)
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Member Benefits
Member Credits
As an ACI member, you are provided with 11 credits to use on online
CEUs and PDF downloads from a large selection of ACI committee
documents and articles appearing in the ACI Materials Journal, ACI
Structural Journal, Concrete International, Journal Proceedings, and
Special Publications and Symposium Publications dating back to the
early 1900s.
At the beginning of your membership year/cycle, you will have
theopportunity to select these downloads. To access titles available for
free downloads, go to www.concrete.org, click on Membership, then
Online CEUs
You may earn up to 1.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), equivalent to
11 Professional Development Hours (PDHs), during each membership year
through the Online CEU Program. Earned CEUs can be presented to state
licensing agencies to meet part of each states continuing education
relicensing requirements. Topics include aggregates for concrete,
formwork, engineering reports, externally bonded FRP systems, control of
cracking, floor and slab construction, repair application procedures, and
others. For additional information, go to www.concrete.org and click on
Education, then ACI University.
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Periodical Options
All members receive Concrete International (CI) magazine with their
membership. You also may choose to receive an electronic copy of both
ACI journalsACI Materials Journal and ACI Structural Journalor a copy
of the Concrete Repair Bulletin (CRB). Members who choose the electronic
format of the ACI Materials Journal or the ACI Structural Journal have the
added benefit of fully searchable access to all archived articles appearing
in past issues of the selected journal.
Concrete International
Concrete International (CI) is ACIs monthly
magazine. CI features articles on current and
developing practices in concrete technology, design,
Membership and Benefits
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Concrete Repair Bulletin
The Concrete Repair Bulletin (CRB) is a bimonthly
magazine published by the International Concrete Repair
Institute (ICRI). It provides current information to improve
the quality of concrete restoration, repair, and protection,
including surface preparation, equipment, materials, and
techniques, and keeps readers up to date on the best
products and services available in the industry.
To learn more about ACI publications, go to www.concrete.org and click
on Publications.
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Career Center
ACIs Career Center brings together great job opportunities and great
candidates. Members looking to land the right job can search postings
specifically targeted to the concrete industry. Employers seeking highly
qualified applicantsranging from internships to CEO to every job in
betweencan advertise in the Career Center. To access the Career
Center, go to www.concrete.org and scroll to the bottom of the page to
click on Career Center.
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Career Center
www.concrete.org/careercenter
Insurance
Membership in ACI offers many advantages. One advantage is the
opportunity to apply for economical and reliable insurance through the
ACI Group Insurance Program. High-quality, competitively priced plans to
help protect financial strength, yet are flexible enough to meet the specific
needs of ACI members and their families. This program is offered solely as
a service to our membership, and ACI incurs no expense or financial benefit.
Insurance plans available to members include:
Individual MedicalGet a free health insurance quote now for you and
your family.
Short Term MedicalIf you are between jobs, newly employed and
waiting for your group coverage to start, or a recent college graduate,
Membership and Benefits
then Short Term Medical Insurance may be the right health coverage for
you.
Limited MedicalLimited Medical offers you the benefits you need, at a
price you can afford, and the best part...your acceptance is guaranteed!
Small Group MedicalSmall group health insurance coverage can
benefit the employer and employees. As an employer, you can get tax
deductions for your insurance contributions, while your employees
canbenefit from lower premiums and more extensive coverage. Get
affordable coverage for your small business today.
To compare plans and obtain a free, no-obligation quote, visit
www.MembersHealthInsurance.com or call +1.877.249.7868.
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Open Doors and Create Opportunities
Tell a Student about Membership...
Its FREE
Membership Benefits:
Access to the ACI Career Center
Free Online CEUs
Free Downloads
Subscription to Concrete International, the ACI Structural
Journal, and the ACI Materials Journal
Member Directory Listing
Discounts on ACI Publications and ACI Seminar and Convention
Registration Fees
Competition, Scholarship, and Committee Participation
Opportunities
and much more!
concrete.org/students
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Connect, Learn,
and Engage
Attend an upcoming ACI convention to:
v Provide input on concrete industry codes,
standards, and specifications
v Share your knowledge
v Join an ACI committee
v Network with others
v Learn the latest concrete
technology and practices
Go to www.aciconvention.org
to learn about the next
ACI convention!
Chapters
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Student Programs
Student E-Membership
In an effort to provide students worldwide with the connections,
resources, and opportunities to be successful in their studies and,
ultimately, in their careers, ACI has made membership free and easily
accessibleelectronically. To familiarize yourself with everything available
to you on the ACI website, go to www.concrete.org and scroll to the
bottom to click on Students. Build your future.
Member Involvement
ACI Foundation Scholarships are available to undergraduate and
graduate student for study in the field of concrete.
ACI Foundation Fellowships are offered to high-potential undergraduate
and graduate students in engineering, construction, and other appropriate
curricula as identified by college/university faculty who are members of
ACI. Fellowship hopefuls must be nominated by members of ACIs Faculty
Network. In addition to a sizeable stipend for tuition, books, and other
materials, students are provided travel expenses to attend two ACI
conventions, industry mentors, and internship opportunities.
For more information on ACI Foundation scholarship and fellowship
opportunities and guidelines, visit www.ScholarshipCouncil.org.
Competitions
ACIs internationally recognized student competitions give students the
opportunity to participate in interesting and educational concrete projects.
For the list of events and rules, go to www.concrete.org and scroll to the
bottom to click on Students.
Faculty Network
The ACI Faculty Network is a support group of ACI made up of
university-level professors. Faculty Network members serve as the formal
conduit between ACI and university students. The objective of the
Network is to encourage and support student interest in concrete
engineering and construction. This includes the dissemination of
educational, scholarship, and research information from various cement
and concrete organizations. To find out more, go to www.concrete.org
and scroll to the bottom to click on Educators & Researchers, then
Faculty Network.
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Certification
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Author Opportunities
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Awards, Honors, and Member Recognition
Honorary Members
The Institute acknowledges persons of eminence in their field and
those who perform extraordinary meritorious service to the Institute by
conferring on them Honorary Membership, which is ACIs highest honor.
For more information and a list of Honorary Members, go to
www.concrete.org and click on Membership, then Honors and Awards.
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ACI Foundation
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ACI University is a global, online learning resource, providing on-demand
access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design, and
construction, appealing to everyone from testing technicians to
practicing engineers.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs provide an in-depth course of study and the ability to earn a
credential illustrating your commitment to expanding your knowledge.
Anchorage Design: Covers the basic design principles for anchorage to concrete,
example design problems for single anchor applications, and an understanding of
post-installed anchor qualification.
Concrete Fundamentals: Covers the basic knowledge of the materials used to produce
concrete. The importance of proper curing and protection of concrete, batching and
mixing, and more.
Concrete Repair Application Procedures: This program covers procedures for basic
concrete repair techniques. The program includes the purpose of the repair,
applications for which each method is appropriate, surface preparation, safety
considerations, and the repair procedure.
www.ACIUniversity.com
ACI Quick Reference Guide
www.concrete.org
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