Conference Program

Conference Program CONCRETO LATINOAMÉRICATUESDAY, JUNE 17Palacio de Iturbide 1 Palacio de Iturbide 2 Palacio de Iturbide 3CONCRETE FUNDAMENTALS CONCRETE PRODUCTION DECORATIVE & ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE08:00 - 10:00TRANSPORT, HANDLING AND PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE• Review proper methods of handling, placing,consolidation and finishing concrete• Learn how to formulate orders based on specifications of project• Understand effect of delivery and waiting timeSpeaker: Terry HollandAPPLICATIONS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE• Learn the innovative technology behind high-performance concrete• Recognize difference between high-performance and high resistance• Define special materials used• Understand the advantages i.e. high early strength, corrosion/abrasion resistance and decreased shrinkageSpeaker: Michelle WilsonOPTIMIZING MIX DESIGNS FOR DECORATIVE CONCRETE• Learn how to design concrete mixes to provide best paste content, workability and better imprint• Understand selection criteria for aggregate size suitable for decorative concrete• Evaluate best methods for producing uniform colored concrete with dry shakes and integral colors• Understand how to manage the imprint process toensure good texture throughout the jobSpeaker: Art Pinto10:15 - 12:15HANDLING CONCRETE IN HOT AND HUMID WEATHER• Learn how weather conditions affect concrete• Know how to handle slump loss, plastic shrinkage, cracking and crazing• Recognize challenges of workability, finishability, strength, cracking and protection Speaker: Kim BashamUSE OF CONCRETE FLY ASH• Understand why owners want fly ash in their concrete• Learn the advantages and best use of fly ash• Receive check list of Do's and Don'ts when placing and finishing concrete floors containing fly ashSpeaker: Terry HollandNEW TECHNIQUES FOR DECORATIVE CONCRETE• Learn cutting edge techniques such as layer building, acid staining, dyes and gel resist• Discover new products like water based stains, microtoppings and superficial pigments• Understand new techniques used in carving, scoring, stamping and texturing vertical overlays• Review best use of sealants and protective coatings for decorative concreteSpeaker: Art Pinto12:30 - 14:30SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE• Discuss qualities and advantages of self-compacting concrete• Learn best mix design and test results• Understand resistance, durability and increased productivity of SCCSpeaker: Michelle WilsonCONCRETE PIPELINE IN HYDRAULIC INFRASTRUCTURES• Reinforced concrete pipes jacking• Reinforced concrete pipes with internal coating • Pretense Concrete potable water pipesSpeaker: Pablo Rodriguez R. REHABILITATION OF AGED BUILDINGS• Evaluate use of reinforcements, drop panels, shear collars, supplemental beams and carbon fiber reinforcing• Review overloading, deflection, settlement and corrosion challenges• Discuss prefabricated elements and foundationsSpeaker: Roberto Meli14:45 - 15:1515:15 - 16:1508:00 - 17:00Registation fee (in pesos) for June 17th ACI certification training seminar (including VAT)On or before May 16 As of May 17PER DAY $2,200.00 $2,750.00OPENING CEREMONYLunch Buffet - Expo Area8:00 am – 1:30 pm Training Seminar1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Lunch2:45 pm – 5:00 pm ExaminationSpeaker: Genaro SalinasPalacio de la Canal 5Special TrainingLearn about the internationally recognized ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician certification program. In the U.S. this craftsman certification is required by Wal-Mart and other large retailers in addition to state department of roads, county and city municipalities. This is the first time this certification examination has been offered in Mexico and is open to all attendees. The training course will cover quality control tests (ASTM and Mexican standards); tools; placing, finishing, jointing, and curing of concrete. The ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher Workbook CP-10S is included with registration. The Certification written examination will be offered at conclusion of the seminar. All who score 70% or above on the closed book, two-hour exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions will be certified as an ACI Flatwork Technician. Upon submission of 4,500 hours of verifiable work experience, the certification will be upgraded to ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher.ACI FLATWORK CERTIFICATION TRAINING CLASS AND EXAM• Understand the combination of good concrete and finishing practice to achieve high quality floors• Recognize the importance of mix design• Learn how to order ready mix concrete and run the acceptance tests at job site• Prepare for the Flatwork Certification ExamConference Program CONCRETO LATINOAMÉRICAPalacio de Iturbide 1 Palacio de Iturbide 2 Palacio de Iturbide 3CONCRETE INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS08:00 - 10:00NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PERVIOUS CONCRETE• Determine the applications and performance criteria for pervious concrete• Identify key engineering properties and materials needed for pervious concrete mix• Understand the codes and standards being developed• Recognize construction techniques and challengesSpeaker: Michael DavyTHE SUSTAINABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT VISION AND KEY FACTORS• The influence of public polices in the construction of sustainable housing developments • Training and information on production of sustainable housing • How to make existing housing sustainable Speakers: Héctor García Chagoyán, José Luis Cortés Delgado, Steven Sorsby NadelModerator: José Luis RomeroGUIDE TO SET YOUR CONCRETE SPECIFICATIONS• Understand characteristics of concrete mix: strength, workability, durability and economic• Evaluate ready mix ASTM C-94 and NMX C-155 standards• Learn how to order from the producer• Understand importance of flatwork "acceptance tests" at the job siteSpeaker: Genaro Salinas10:15 - 12:15TUNNEL SUPPORTS & LINING DESIGN IN FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE • Highways• Railways• Subways• Sewer and hydraulic tunnels Speakers: Antonio Gallovich and Gianfranco Perri URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND DESIGN ANDITS HOUSING INTEGRATION • Environmental impact of urban solid waste• Integrating housing in sustainable communities• Renewable energy in infrastructure• The role of redensification in achieving urban sustainability• High impact housing developments: urban distribution features and infrastructure Speakers: María Virginia Casafranco, Gustavo Rosiles CastroModerator: Fernando Mayagoitia WORKS AND COLLATERAL DIRECTOR'S MANUAL• A new manual supporting the director, the person responsible for the construction works, the builder, the supervisor and the urban building owner Speaker: José Manuel Zamudio Rodríguez12:30 - 14:30LEARN ALL ABOUT SHOTCRETE• History and characteristics• Methods, technology, and evolution• Case studies from the fieldSpeaker: Marcelo SprovieroCONCRETE BLOCK AS A SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT• Sustainable characteristics to concrete block • Other vibrocompacted materials Speakers: Héctor Hernández, Miguel Angel Arrieta, Roberto CarrascoPREPARATION FOR PUMP OPERATOR CERTIFICATION• Understand importance of ACPA Pump Operator Certification• Learn the qualifications and prerequisites of the certification• Review components of the examination(This section will help pump operators to be better prepared for the ACPA Pump Operator Training and Examination to be offered at Concreto Latinoámerica 2009)Speakers: Christi Collins and Rob Edwards14:30 - 15:3016:00 - 17:30KEYNOTETHE BIG DIG: BOSTON CENTRAL ARTERY/TUNNEL PROJECT• Scope, schedule and budget of the Big Dig project grew• Impacts of building a mega project in the center of a big city• Risk of building a civic project in today’s litigious environment • What was needed to make the project more successfulSpeaker: Dan McNicholWEDNESDAY, June 18Lunch Buffet - Expo AreaConference Program CONCRETO LATINOAMÉRICAPalacio de Iturbide 1 Palacio de Iturbide 2 Palacio de Iturbide 3CONCRETE FLOORS AND PAVEMENTS SUSTAINABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CONCRETE REPAIR CONSTRUCTION 08:00 - 10:00CURLING AND CRACKING IN CONCRETE FLOORS • Understand causes of curling and how it relates to cracking• Discuss ways to avoid or minimize concrete curling• Learn how to evaluate and repair excessive curling Speaker: Scott TarrSUSTAINABLE PRACTICE CERTIFICATION• The significance of the certification of sustainable housing developments• Standards that back the certification of sustainable practices• Housing energy efficiency program• Technological standards: How they foster safer, high-quality, sustainable and efficient housingSpeaker: Terry Eddy, Pablo Realpozo, Moderator: Cesar Treviño TreviñoEVALUATION AND REPAIR STRATEGIES• Learn how to evaluate the condition of a concrete structure• Discuss evaluation techniques and tools for testing• Recognize options and durability of repair strategiesSpeaker: Pete Popovic10:15 - 12:15DO'S AND DON'TS IN CONCRETE PAVEMENTS• Determine causes and solutions to concrete pavement failure• Analysis and recommendationsSpeaker: Jorge Dávila Rámirez FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MARKET• Towards a carbon bond market• Green financing: Global experiences• Administrative and tax incentives that drive sustainable housingSpeaker: Javier Gavito Mohar, Gabriel Quadri, Alfonso Zermeño Infante,Moderator: Angelica Nuñez SURFACE PREPARATION AND REPAIR PLACEMENT TECHNIQUES• Recognize safety issues in the concrete repair process• Learn proper removal and surface preparation techniques• Understand how to use formwork to cast repair materials• Evaluate shotcrete placement techniquesSpeaker: Pete Popovic12:30 - 14:30MOISTURE PROBLEMS IN CONCRETE FLOORS AND FLOOR COVERINGS• Recognize the different sources of moisture• Understand the design features that can minimize risk of moisture problems• Discuss methods available for testing moisture• Learn ways to speed the drying processSpeaker: Scott TarrLATIN AMERICAN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION TRENDS• Examples of salient global sustainable housingSpeaker: Rubén Sepúlveda, María Virginia CasafrancoModerator: Arturo EchevarriaTROUBLESHOOTING CONCRETE CRACKS• Analyze causes of structural cracks, mapping and measuring cracks• Identify causes of non-structural cracks before and after hardening• Determine how to evaluate and minimize cracking• Learn the correct repair techniques and materialsSpeaker: Kim Basham14:30 - 15:3016:00- 17:30On or before May 16 As of May 17COMBO $4,200.00 $5,200.00DAY PASS $2,200.00 $2,750.00INDIVIDUAL SESSION $850.00 $850.00Registation fee (in pesos) for June 17th ACI certification training seminar (including VAT)On or before May 16 As of May 17PER DAY $2,200.00 $2,750.00Registration Fees (in pesos) for Conferences (including VAT)Includes registration, coffee breaks, translation, buffet lunch (combo/day), diploma, CD with event presentations (no handouts on site). For information: 5604 7788 or 01 800 388 7788 e mail: conferencias@sacmarketing.comTHURSDAY, JUNE 19Lunch Buffet - Expo AreaKEYNOTEKEYNOTE TOPIC: TBDSpeaker: CONAVI