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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250320T150000
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SUMMARY:CONCRETEFiX 5.4 - The Influence of Concrete Material Properties on Integral Bridge Design
DESCRIPTION:By Sarah Skorpen & Megan Brink\, from the University of Pretoria \nThis presentation will cover some of the material testing done by the SANRAL 7a2 Integral Bridge Research Group. Results show that the aggregate type used to make concrete has a significant effect on the stiffness (E-value)\, thermal expansion\, drying shrinkage and creep of the concrete despite the concrete having the same characteristic strength. These properties have a significant effect on the behaviour of integral bridges and should be considered during the design and construction of integral bridges. \nDATE: Thursday\, 20 March 2025\nvia Teams @ 15:00 SAST (UTC+2 hours)\nAttendance Free \nECSA CPD accreditation applied for\nOnly CSSA Members qualify to receive ECSA CPD points.\nTo become a Member visit our website: www.concretesocietysa.org.za or contact Natasja. \nRSVP\nNatasja Pols on or before Wednesday\, 19 March 2025\nnatasja.pols@concretesocietysa.org.za \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://concretesocietysa.org.za/event/concretefix-5-4-the-influence-of-concrete-material-properties-on-integral-bridge-design/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250313T143000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250313T180000
DTSTAMP:20250210T150645Z
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SUMMARY:Bowls Blitz (WC)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun networking event! \nDATE: Thursday\, 13 March 2025\nTIME: 14:30 – 18:00\nLOCATION: Mowbray Bowls Club\, Chapel Road\, Mowbray\, Cape Town\nCOST: R200 excl VAT per person*\n*Teams of 4 will be made-up randomly\nCash bar will be available \nSPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:\n– Catering Sponsor: R 2\,800 excl VAT\n(Banners at the food and beverage area and on the bowls green)\n– Lane Sponsor: R 1\,700 excl VAT\n(Banners on the bowls green) \nRSVP:\nWiljee Blom by Friday\, 7 March 2025 at wiljee@penetron.africa to secure your space.\nSpecify any dietary requirements \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://concretesocietysa.org.za/event/bowls-blitz-wc/
LOCATION:Mowbray Bowls Club\, Chapel Road\, Mowbray\, Cape Town\, Western Cape
CATEGORIES:WC Branch
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250306T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250306T160000
DTSTAMP:20250221T123341Z
CREATED:20250221T040009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T123341Z
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SUMMARY:CONCRETEClass 1.2 – Concrete Durability – Deterioration Mechanisms and Basic Design Rules
DESCRIPTION:This class will cover relevant deterioration mechanisms for concrete structures\, such as ingress of deleterious substances\, reinforcement corrosion\, chemical attack\, ASR and shrinkage cracking. Guidelines for concrete mix design and construction procedures aiming at minimizing the risk of concrete deterioration and maximizing service life will be discussed. \nRequirements for benefitting from this class:\n– Basic knowledge of the constituents of concrete\n– Basic mathematics\, no more than Matric Level \nPresenter: Prof. Hans Beushausen\, University of Cape Town \nHans Beushausen studied civil engineering in Germany and South Africa and completed his PhD at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2005\, working in the fields of repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures. In subsequent years\, he broadened his scope of research and teaching from general\nfields related to structural engineering into service life prediction and performance-based design of structures\, steel reinforcement corrosion and sustainable concrete technology with a focus on low carbon cementitious binders and recycled aggregate concrete. He is a Director of the Concrete Materials and Structural Integrity Research Unit and Convenor of the postgraduate programme on Civil Infrastructure Management and Maintenance at the University of Cape Town and a member of several scientific and professional associations. He chaired the RILEM Development Activities Committee from 2020 to 2024 and was Head of the South African National Delegation of fib from 2014 to 2024. He is currently the Vice-President of RILEM and the Liaison Member representing the Concrete Society of Southern Africa on ACI Committee 364-Rehabilitation. \nDate: Thursday\, 06 March 2025\nTime: 15:00 – 16:00 \nECSA CPD accreditation applied for\nOnly CSSA Members qualify to receive ECSA CPD points.\nTo become a Member visit our website: www.concretesocietysa.org.za or contact Natasja. \nRSVP:\nNatasja Pols:\nnatasja.pols@concretesocietysa.org.za\non or before Wednesday\, 05 March 2025 \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://concretesocietysa.org.za/event/concreteclass-1-2-concrete-durability-deterioration-mechanisms-and-basic-design-rules/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250220T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250220T160000
DTSTAMP:20241213T123103Z
CREATED:20241022T153224Z
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SUMMARY:CONCRETEFiX 5:3 Innovative Methods for Life-Long Concrete Protections\, against water ingress\, rebar corrosion and mechanical wear
DESCRIPTION:By Fanis Lekkas and Trenton Botha \nFanis Lekkas is a Naval and Mechanical Engineer. He is the International Sales & Marketing Manager of CWS – Concrete Waterproofing Systems Ltd. in Australia\, in charge of Europe\, Middle East\, Asia and Africa. With more than 30 years of experience in construction and international export\, the team of CWS are manufacturers and worldwide distributors of cutting edge concrete waterproofing and protection technology\, adopted by specifiers and designers around the world\, for critical infrastructure and high visibility property development projects\, ensuring problem-free concrete protection\, for the life of the structures. \nTrenton Botha – With over 23 years in the specialty construction industry\, Trenton Botha brings comprehensive experience in concrete repair\, protection\, and waterproofing. Having worked in every\ndepartment—from sales and project management to production\, research & development and overall business operations—Trenton has developed a well-rounded perspective that allows him to understand and address the unique challenges of faced in the industry. His extensive background in VERNi as a family-owned business has equipped him with the skills and insights necessary to drive results\, uphold quality\, and support client success through tailored\, durable solutions. \nDATE: Thursday\, 20 February 2025\nvia Teams @ 15:00 SAST (UTC+2 hours)\nAttendance Free\nECSA CPD accreditation applied for \nRSVP \nNatasja Pols:\nnatasja.pols@concretesocietysa.org.za on or before Wednesday\, 19 February 2025 \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://concretesocietysa.org.za/event/concretefix-5-3-innovative-methods-for-life-long-concrete-protections-against-water-ingress-rebar-corrosion-and-mechanical-wear/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250206T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250206T160000
DTSTAMP:20241213T123240Z
CREATED:20241212T145834Z
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SUMMARY:CONCRETEClass 1.1 - Back to Basics: Concrete Mix Design according to Fulton’s Concrete Technology\, 10th Edition
DESCRIPTION:This class will cover basic mix design principles for concrete according to the newest Fulton’s Concrete Technology textbook. With this information you will be able to do basic concrete mix designs incorporating strength and workability requirements. This lecture does not include durability specifications\, self-compacting concrete or other special concrete types\, but does include the basic principles of the use of plasticisers. \nRequirements for benefitting from this class:\n– Basic knowledge of the constituents of concrete\n– Basic mathematics\, no more than Matric Level \nPresenter: Prof Billy Boshoff from the University of Pretoria\nBilly Boshoff\, PrEng\, graduated with a PhD at Stellenbosch University and started working at the same institution in 2008. He has since (2019) taken a position as Full Professor at the University of Pretoria. He has taught Structural Mechanics\, Structural Analyses\, Finite Element Method and of course\, Construction and Building Materials during his career. His research includes\, amongst others\, fibre reinforced concrete\, early age properties of concrete which includes curing and plastic shrinkage cracking. He is currently looking at the Active Control of Concrete in the early stages of the concrete’s life. \nDate: Thursday\, 06 February 2025\nTime: 15:00 – 16:00 \nECSA CPD accreditation applied for \nRSVP:\nNatasja Pols:\nnatasja.pols@concretesocietysa.org.za\non or before Wednesday\, 05 February 2025 \n  \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://concretesocietysa.org.za/event/concreteclass-1-1-back-to-basics-concrete-mix-design-according-to-fultons-concrete-technology-10th-edition/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241121T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241121T160000
DTSTAMP:20241213T123530Z
CREATED:20241022T152701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T123530Z
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SUMMARY:CONCRETEFiX 5:2 Existing Concrete Repairs:  Managing The Halo Effect
DESCRIPTION:By Brent Rollins\, Vice President of Business Development for Spray-Lock Concrete Protection\, a Chattanooga\, Tennessee-based producer of colloidal silica. \nBefore joining the company in May of 2017\, he spent seven years as a university researcher and consultant\, and twenty years in the ready mixed concrete industry. Mr. Rollins has consulted and published globally\, principally on the topics of concrete durability and infrastructure resilience and serves on several committees with ASTM and ACI. Mr. Rollins lives in Dalton\, Georgia with his wife Leslie and his two young sons\, Evan and Isaac. \nDATE: Thursday\, 21 November 2024\nvia Teams @ 15:00 SAST (UTC+2 hours)\nAttendance Free\nECSA CPD accreditation applied for \nRSVP\nNatasja Pols: natasja.pols@concretesocietysa.org.za\non or before Wednesday\, 20 November 2024 \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://concretesocietysa.org.za/event/concretefix-5-2-existing-concrete-repairs-managing-the-halo-effect/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTSTAMP:20241213T123704Z
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SUMMARY:Join us at the ICCRRR 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the Concrete Society of Southern Africa\, as one of the supporters of the upcoming 7th International Conference on Concrete Repair\, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting – ICCRRR 2024\, in Cape Town from 04 – 06 November 2024 at this long running\, prestigious event. \nAs with their previous events\, ICCRRR 2024 will focus on condition assessment and service life extension of existing infrastructure\, as well as durability design of new concrete structures.  The programme combines approximately 120 technical presentations with invited Keynote Lectures\, a Trade Exhibition\, and various Social Functions including a Technical Harbour Cruise and a Conference Dinner at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.  For details and background information on the event\, conference themes etc.\, please visit the website at https://iccrrr.org/ \nDelegates attending the ICCRRR will be awarded 3 ECSA CPD points (1 point per day). \nThe exhibition will feature service providers and suppliers to the concrete repair industry.  The list of confirmed exhibitors and/or supporters include Sika South Africa\, Mapei\, The Concrete Society of Southern Africa\, Penetron\, a.b.e.\, SprayLock\, Deltascan\, Solvocore\, VERNi\, WSP\, IZA\, RILEM\, ACI and fib. \nPlease note that a special discounted fee is available for local delegates only.  You will find the registration form on the ICCRRR website. \nHope to see you there! \nICCRRR WEBSITE
URL:https://concretesocietysa.org.za/event/join-us-at-the-iccrrr-2024/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:National,WC Branch
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241024T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241024T150000
DTSTAMP:20241213T123457Z
CREATED:20240925T085234Z
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SUMMARY:CONCRETEFiX 5.1  Effects of Low Carbon Concrete Mixtures on Constructability and Durability
DESCRIPTION:By Dr. Peter C. Taylor P.E. (IL)\, Director of the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center\, and Research Professor in the Dept of Civil\, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University \nPeter Taylor is the Director of the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center\, and a Research Professor in the Dept of Civil\, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University. He spends time helping agencies and contractors implement best practices in concrete pavement design\, construction and maintenance. His research is focused on developing sustainable mixtures that are engineered to meet the requirements of the environment that will be used in\, and developing test methods to prove that a mixture on site is going to survive.\nHe is a Professional Engineer\, registered in Illinois and active in a number of professional societies. \nDATE: Thursday\, 24 October 2024\nvia Teams @ 15:00 SAST (UTC+2 hours)\nAttendance Free\nECSA CPD accreditation applied for \nRSVP\nNatasja Pols: natasja.pols@concretesocietysa.org.za\non or before Wednesday\, 23 October 2024 \n  \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://concretesocietysa.org.za/event/concretefix-5-1-effects-of-low-carbon-concrete-mixtures-on-constructability-and-durability/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Inland Branch,KZN Branch,National,WC Branch
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240905T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240905T180000
DTSTAMP:20241213T123432Z
CREATED:20240813T192016Z
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SUMMARY:Careers in Concrete Day @ UCT (WC)
DESCRIPTION:The WC Branch will host a Careers in Concrete Day at UCT for the 2nd to 4th year civil engineering students. Speakers from various civil engineering disciplines will regale you with their stories on:\nWhat they do and for how long\nHow they got there\, and\nWhat lessons they have learnt along the way \nPRESENTERS\nMatteo Angelucci: Consulting (Zutari)\nGideon van Zijl: Academia (Stellenbosch University)\nWerner Jerling: Contracting (ASLA) \nVacation Training opportunities will be available at the corporate display tables\, and snacks and a\ncooldrink provided. \nDATE: Thursday\, 5th September 2024\nTIME: 17h30 for 18h00\nVENUE: Snape 3C (Opposite New Engineering Building)\, UCT Upper Campus \nCORPORATE DISPLAYS R2\,000.00 excl. VAT each\nThis Sponsorship Opportunity offers the following Benefits & Conditions:\n– Each display is restricted to 1 x conference table. Marketing material to be displayed on the table.\n– 2 x pull-up banners may be stationed at the back or sides of the table. Please note: Due to space restrictions\, no constructed banners are allowed\, only pull-up banners may be used.\n– Branded tablecloths may be used on tables \nRSVP (corporate displays only)\nNicholas Jarratt: jrrnic001@myuct.ac.za\non or before Wednesday\, 4 September 2024 \n  \nRSVP HERE - Corporate Display Bookings
URL:https://concretesocietysa.org.za/event/wc-careers-in-concrete/
LOCATION:UCT\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:WC Branch
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