Missouri S&T Concrete Conference spotlights new DOT quality guidelines

Source: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla

Presentations at the 2015 Missouri Concrete Conference will cover Missouri Department of Transportation Ready Mix Quality Control/Quality Assurance specifications; admixtures for industrial floor projects; exposed aggregate surface issues; corrosion prevention; jobsite water addition; hot and cold weather concreting; accelerated bridge construction; durability testing via concrete resistivity; precast concrete pavement; plus, practical aggregate grading optimization and fine recycled concrete aggregate specs.

Scheduled for March 31-April 1 at the Missouri S&T Havener Center, the conference will suit concrete, aggregate and cement producers; admixture suppliers; contractors; public agencies; consulting engineers; testing labs; and, equipment representatives. Registration is $140. Additional information on the program, including a complete list of presentations, is posted at concrete.mst.edu, or can be obtained from the Missouri S&T Office of Distance and Continuing Education, 573/341-6576; [email protected]. Technical information can be obtained from Associate Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Dr. David Richardson, 573/341-4487; [email protected].