CIA - WA Branch Year In Review 2012
CIA - WA Branch Year In Review 2012 - 3 Apr 2013
Please click on the above link to view the WA Branch Year in Review 2012.
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QLD Branch - 2013 Seminar Schedule
QLD Branch - 2013 Seminar Schedule - 26 Feb 2013

CIA QLD TECHNICAL PROGRAM 2013

Details of the QLD Branch Schedule are below. Please note the schedule is subject to change so keep your eye on the QLD page for up to date details and don't forget all seminars from March will be help at our new seminar venue..

Southbank Institute of Technology
C Block Auditorium - Level 1 C Block
66 Ernest Street
South Brisbane


DATE TOPIC Location
19th FEBRUARY 
 
 
Projects Review Main Roads Building
10th Floor Auditorium
477 Boundary   Street, Spring Hill
19th MARCH
 
 
Floor Finishes NEW VENUE
Southbank Institute of Technology
C Block Auditorium – Level 1 C Block
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
23nd APRIL


 
Concrete Structures for Water and Waste Water NEW VENUE
Southbank Institute of Technology
C Block Auditorium – Level 1 C Block
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
21st MAY Tunnels NEW VENUE
Southbank Institute of Technology
C Block Auditorium – Level 1 C Block
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
18th JUNE


 
Technical / Design NEW VENUE
Southbank Institute of Technology
C Block Auditorium – Level 1 C Block
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
23rd JULY
 
New Products and Processes NEW  VENUE
Southbank Institute of Technology
C Block Auditorium – Level 1 C Block
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
20th AUGUST


 
Piling NEW VENUE
Southbank Institute of Technology
C Block Auditorium – Level 1 C Block
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
17th SEPTEMBER
 

Cement

Southbank Institute of Technology
C Block Auditorium – Level 1 C Block
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
16th-18th OCTOBER
 
Concrete 2013 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cnr Gold Coast Highway and TE Peters Drive
Broadbeach QLD 4218
19th NOVEMBER
 
PTIA Southbank Institute of Technology
C Block Auditorium – Level 1 C Block
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane

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VIC Branch - 2013 Technical Evening Schedule
VIC Branch - 2013 Technical Evening Schedule - 22 Jan 2013
Details of the VIC Branch 2013 Technical Evening Schedule are below.  Please note that the schedule is subject to change so keep an eye on the VIC page  for current details.  VIC Page

2013 Program - Victoria Branch

Venue:  VicRoads Theatrette, Kew

Date Topic
February 19 Shotcreting
March 19 Life Extension of Concrete by Cathodic Protection: Case Histories
April 16 Earthquake Engineering
May 21 Innovation in Formwork & Temporary Works
June 18 PTIA
July 16 Concrete Repairs - Remedial Engineering
August 20 Fibre Reinforcing Bars
September 17 Gala Dinner - CIA Vic Awards
October 15 Major Project Case Studies
November 19 Decorative Concrete
December 1 Annual Sponsors Christmas Cocktail Party



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CIA Vic Branch Year In Review 2012
CIA Vic Branch Year In Review 2012 - 22 Jan 2013
Please click on the above link to view the VIC Branch Year in Review 2012.
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NSW Branch - 2013 Seminar Schedule
NSW Branch - 2013 Seminar Schedule - 8 Jan 2013
Details of the NSW Branch 2013 Seminar Schedule are below.  Please note that the schedule is subject to change so keep an eye on the NSW page NSW Page for all current details.

Date Topic Venue
Wed – 20 Feb Post Tensioning and Prestressing Harbourview Hotel - Nth Sydney
Mon – 11 Mar Anchoring and Precast (National Seminar) MGSM, Macquarie University
Wed – 20 Mar Fibre Reinforced Concrete Harbourview Hotel - Nth Sydney
April – Date TBA Site Visit - Boral Concrete Laboratory Boral Laboratory - Baulkham Hills
Wed – 15 May Extreme Concrete Harbourview Hotel - Nth Sydney
Wed - 12 Jun Bridges & AS5100 (National Seminar) TBA
Wed - 19 Jun Topic TBA Harbourview Hotel - Nth Sydney
Wed - 17 Jul Piling & Foundations Harbourview Hotel - Nth Sydney
August – Dates TBA University Technical Evenings University of Newcastle
University of Western Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
University of Wollongong
University of NSW
Sydney University
Fri - 6 Sep “Movers & Makers” Night  & NSW Awards for Excellence Doltone House - Jones Bay Wharf
Early Sep Forensic Investigation & Repair (National Seminar) TBA
Wed - 23 Oct Shear in Concrete Harbourview Hotel - Nth Sydney
Wed - 13 Nov Barangaroo Harbourview Hotel - Nth Sydney
Late Nov Formwork Systems (National Seminar) TBA


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2013 Awards For Excellence
2013 Awards For Excellence - 28 Aug 2012
The Concrete Institute's 2013 Awards programs are now open. Submissions are invited in the following areas:

Awards for Excellence
  • Projects
  • International Projects
  • Technology
  • Sustainability

Life & Honorary Membership

National Engineering Bursary


Full details on each program are available via the Recognition of Excellence tab at left.
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Concrete 2013 Dates
Concrete 2013 Dates - 4 May 2012
Concrete 2013 will be held from October 16th - 18th 2013, at the Gold Coast Conference Centre, Queensland.

Timetables for the technical and awards programs will be published shortly.

To register for regular updates, click here:

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National Office Contact Numbers
National Office Contact Numbers - 14 Feb 2012
Since the relocation of the National Office from Rhodes to North Sydney in May 2011 the Institute's old phone and fax numbers have been redirected to our new numbers:

Tel:  02 9955 1744
Fax: 02 9966 1871


This redirection has now ceased, so all communications should be directed to the numbers above.

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Release of Z16 - Geopolymer Recommended Practice Handbook
Release of Z16 - Geopolymer Recommended Practice Handbook - 28 Sep 2011
 
The Concrete Institute has launched the first edition of Geopolymer Concrete; a Recommended Practice. This publication deals with the manufacture and use of geopolymer concrete, as an alternative to conventional Ordinary Portland Cement concrete.
 
Geopolymer cement is a new kind of cement which uses a different chemistry to that found in traditional Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). A geopolymer is made by activating amorphous alumino-silicate materials, such as fly ash and slag, with alkali-based chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate. The resultant concrete made from this cement is superior to OPC concrete in many ways and has the additional advantage that the substantial carbon dioxide emissions generated during the production of ground cement clinker are dramatically reduced. This document discusses the practical application of geopolymer technology to concrete manufacture when using low carbon (Class F) flyash as the cement binder. 
 
Copies of the publication are available from SAI Global through http://infostore.saiglobal.com/store/Details.aspx?ProductID=1489678The publication will be available both in soft copy and hard copy.
 
Institute Members are also able to download a pdf copy of the publication via the Institute’s Resource Centre – CIA Library: http://www.concreteinstitute.com.au/Resource-Center/CIA-Library/Recommended-Practice/Z16-Geopolymer-Recommended-Practice.aspx.



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Tremie Concrete Recommended Practice - Peer Review - 22 Jul 2011
Tremie Concrete Recommended Practice - Peer Review - 22 Jul 2011 - 22 Jul 2011
The Institute's Recommended Practice on Tremie Concrete is currently available for peer review.
Members can access the publication via the ‘latest release’ section of the Tremie Concrete Committee’s web page. Members wishing to make peer review comments are requested to utilise the pro-forma that can also be found via the same access point. Members will need to be logged in to access the draft publication and associated pro forma. The Tremie Concrete Committee webpage can be accessed via                                                                                                         http://www.concreteinstitute.com.au/Technical-Groups/Tremie-Concrete.aspx.                                              The pro forma should be emailed to                                                     technical@concreteinstitute.com.au by 5th August 2011.
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Geopolymer Recommended Practice - Peer Review
Geopolymer Recommended Practice - Peer Review - 6 Jul 2011
The Institute's Recommended Practice on Geopolymer Concrete is currently available for peer review.
Members can access the publication via the ‘latest release’ section of the Geopolymer Committee’s web page. Members wishing to make peer review comments are requested to utilise the pro-forma that can also be found via the same access point. Members will need to be logged in to access the draft publication and associated pro forma. The Geopolymer Committee webpage can be accessed via http://www.concreteinstitute.com.au/Technical-Groups/Geopolymer-Committee.aspx. The proform should be emailed to technical@concreteinstitute.com.au by 17th July 2011. 

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Release of Z 15 - Cracking in Concrete Slabs on Ground and Pavements
Release of Z 15 - Cracking in Concrete Slabs on Ground and Pavements - 18 May 2011

The Concrete Institute has published the first edition of Cracking in Concrete: Slabs on Ground and Pavements.
The aim of the publication is to detail the various types of cracks that are relevant to concrete slabs on ground and pavements, describe their symptoms and discuss the main influences. This is to enable designers and contractors to take measures which will control cracks. Additionally the publication provides guidance to help diagnose the cause of existing cracks, which is essential if effective and remedial measures are to be specified. While not forms of cracking, the subjects of dusting, delamination of trowelled surfaces and curling are included in the publication, as their causes are very closely related to the reasons for cracking and they may provide the initiation location for various forms of cracking.
Copies of the publication are available from SAI Global through SAI Global from 30th May 2011. Members are also able to download a pdf copy of the publication via the Institute’s Resource Centre: http://www.concreteinstitute.com.au/Resource-Center.aspx.

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Corrigendum - Z06 Reinforcement Detailing Handbook
Corrigendum - Z06 Reinforcement Detailing Handbook - 18 May 2011
The Institute has issued a Corrigendum to the 2010 Reinforcement Detailing Handbook. This provides one page of corrections from the fourth edition, published in December 2011. Members can download the Corrigendum via the Institute's Resource Centre.
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Audited Financial Statements
Audited Financial Statements - 8 Apr 2011
Members are advised that the 2010 audited financial statements are listed on the Institute's website. These are found within the National Council Committees - National Council Committee page.
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New Constitution
New Constitution - 28 Mar 2011
The President of the Institute advised at the meeting that " over 87% of Members have voted in favour of the new Constitution, clearly showing their support for the revised more streamlined governance document".
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Constitution Review
Constitution Review - 21 Mar 2011
The Institute has released to Members a proposed new Constitution to guide the organisation. Members have been asked to vote on the proposed Constitution at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at 5.30pm on Tuesday 22nd March 2011.
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Publication Release
Publication Release - 21 Mar 2011
The Institute is likely to publish a new Recommended Practice during April 2011: Cracking in Concrete Floor Slabs and Pavements. The Committee who undertook the development of this publication, from the Queensland Branch Committee is checking the final proof of the publication prior to the Institute publishing and releasing to the Membership and industry.

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Exploration of Online Regional Seminars
Exploration of Online Regional Seminars - 21 Mar 2011
The Institute is currently exploring methods whereby Regional Members can be appropriately serviced through delivery of seminars via online means. At this stage this is an exploratory exercise.
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