http://www.aSaRebar.com aSa Rebar News Feed - Get your reinforcing steel, concrete consturction, and aSa rebar software news in one place, including news from partners like Bentley Systems, Sage Software, and RAM International. en-us C 2008 Applied Systems Associates, Inc. jose.amayo@asahq.com (Jose A Amayo) jose.amayo@asahq.com (Jose A Amayo) http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:44:33 -0600 This month's Reinforcer Express includes information on new wireless barcode scanners, Bauma 2010, Software Forum 2011, webinar schedule, Tips & Hints, and more. Please read the Reinforcer Express and tell us what you think of the new format. aSa News http://www.asarebar.ae/support/members/reinforcer_express.aspx http://www.asarebar.ae/support/members/reinforcer_express.aspx Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:41:48 -0600 Sessions at the ACI Spring 2010 Convention, March 21-25, 2010, in Chicago will cover concrete repair in unusual and extreme conditions. One session will focus on the rebuilding and reconstruction efforts in Haiti, following the devastating January 12 earthquake. Read the Concrete Construction Online article for more information on the ACI Spring Convention. Industry News http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1205450 http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1205450 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:04:31 -0600 Position Statement #30, the American Society of Concrete Contractors' (ASCC) latest paper on key issues of interest to concrete contractors. "Responsibility for Slab Curling" reportedly takes a look at the responsibility that concrete contractors have in terms of floor flatness. These do not end after 72 hours, because of curling over time. Read more details on Concrete Consturction Online. Industry News http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1211125 http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1211125 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 08:57:24 -0600 Over the last two weeks, eyes around the world have been centered on Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Specifically of interest to many has been the Richmond Olympic Oval, where the speed skating events are being held. Much care was taken in planning and building the venue, in order to make it beautiful and environment-friendly. Read the details about the sustainability and legacy of the building on the official Vancouver Olympics' website. Industry News http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-spectator-guide/venues/richmond-olympic-oval/sustainability---legacy/ http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-spectator-guide/venues/richmond-olympic-oval/sustainability---legacy/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:36:48 -0600 Reinforced concrete will be used to patch the pothole that caused a two-hour delay of the Daytona 500 race on February 14. The concrete patch will take about two days to pour, in addition to several days of cure time. Officials expect the track to be ready for Daytona 200 Week, a motorcycle event that begins February 25. Read more at espn.com and concreteconstructiononline.com: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=4924209 http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1201503 aSa News http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1201503 http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1201503 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:40:38 -0600 A new barcode standard developed by the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) allows you to receive material into aSa Bundle Inventory by simply scanning mill tags. CRSI is encouraging all mills to adopt the new standard. If your mill tags don’t include the CRSI barcode, contact your mill representative -- let your mill rep know that this is an important value-added service that you want. Click to download a document that describes the new barcode standard and its benefits. Industry News http://www.asarebar.com/crsimill/CRSImill.pdf http://www.asarebar.com/crsimill/CRSImill.pdf Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:06:09 -0600 While indicators may suggest a turn-around for the economy in general, conditions for the construction industry are likely to be weak for another year or more, according a recent forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The group expects only a modest increase in cement consumption in 2010 with significant growth in 2011 and beyond. State deficits and the slow release of federal stimulus money are the two major factors. Read the entire article at Concrete Construction Online. Industry News http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1135593 http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1135593 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:18:14 -0600 Two 1,600-foot concrete arches are the focal point of the Colorado River Bridge. The bridge, scheduled to open to traffic in June 2010, is 900 feet above the Colorado River with majestic views of Hoover Dam. The project required 7.7 million pounds of rebar, nearly 7 million pounds of structural steel, and 2.3 million pounds of post-tensioning steel. Visit http://www.hooverdambypass.org/Photo_Gallery.htm for pictures of the construction. Industry News http://www.hooverdambypass.org/Photo_Gallery.htm http://www.hooverdambypass.org/Photo_Gallery.htm Fri, 5 Feb 2010 08:53:31 -0600 With aSa ex 7.2 right around the corner, we have a lot for you to see at the 2010 World of Concrete. You will be happy to experience the many time-saving utilities included in this upgrade (free to clients enrolled in aSa Subscription Service, as always). Remember to visit aSa at booth N2612, and use code A25 for free admission to WOC Exhibits, thanks to CRSI. Industry News http://registration.experient-inc.com/ShowWOC101/Default.aspx?SourceCode=A25 http://registration.experient-inc.com/ShowWOC101/Default.aspx?SourceCode=A25 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:48:48 -0600 Applied Systems Associates, Inc. (aSa) was founded in 1969, but was incorporated in 1970. Therefore, aSa will celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2010. Take a look back at the early days of aSa in the feature story. Look ahead to the new features coming up in aSa ex 7.2. Learn how two customers found out about the aSa difference when they experienced a need for IT solutions and Victor Choltco and the rest of the IT department came through for them. Read Scott Leib's Letter from the President, tips, tricks, news, and more in the Winter 2010 Reinforcer. aSa News http://www.asarebar.com/about/news/reinforcers.aspx http://www.asarebar.com/about/news/reinforcers.aspx Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:30:49 -0600 Are you using social networking sites? In response to the millions of individuals doing so, many companies are doing so, too. Bentley has been using Twitter since September, 2008, and Facebook since September, 2009, to answer user questions, spread the word about Bentley events, share industry news, and get in touch with prospective customers. Twitter: http://twitter.com/bentleysystems?BI=homepage&v=comm+twitter Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BentleySystems?BI=homepage&v=comm+facebook#/BentleySystems?v=wall Industry News http://twitter.com/bentleysystems?BI=homepage&v=comm+twitter http://twitter.com/bentleysystems?BI=homepage&v=comm+twitter Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:51:26 -0600 On January 12, 2010, an earthquake occurred near the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, causing mass devastation. The damage cannot, yet, be quantified in lives and dollars, but all accounts report that it is massive. The biggest tragedy is that some part of it could have been avoided with proper engineering of buildings and reinforced construction. This article from NPR, includes commentary from a Haitian earthquake engineer, regarding the effect of the earthquake on a poor country with no national builidng codes. Industry News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122547242 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122547242 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:16:58 -0600 When concrete fails, its brittle nature is usually to blame. For example, when concrete stretches beyond its original size, cracks form, and it no longer carries a load. A team of scientists at the University of Michigan has created a concrete material that stretches, bends, and even heals its own cracks. The new material, called Engineered Cement Composite (ECC) can remain safe even when stretched to 5% beyond its original size. Read the entire article at Concrete Construction Online. Industry News http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1123944 http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1123944 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:23:52 -0600 The Emirate of Dubai, like most of the world, had its share of financial woes in 2009. To kick off 2010, the crowning jewel of an incredible building boom in the city of Dubai, the Burj Dubai, renamed to Burj Khalifa, officially opened today. Along with being the tallest building in the world, the reinforced concrete Burj Khalifa breaks several other records, seen on the BBC News website. Industry News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8439467.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8439467.stm Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:37:47 -0600 With too many enhancements to list, IR8 extends the performance of ex 6.41, including: - Estimating Tie Manager and Tie Selector - Import "Skip Validation” - Import CRSI Format Stock Tags aSa News http://www.asarebar.com/emails/IR8_announce.html http://www.asarebar.com/emails/IR8_announce.html Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:48:35 -0600 The industry news, user documentation, and program updates that we have been bringing you for years have not changed, they are now just easier to find. The aSa website has more than 500 pages and documents full of useful information. Up until now, only a fraction of those were searchable using the website search tool. A few weeks ago, we implemented a new search tool, which indexes virtually every word of content on the website, ranks results based on the keyword(s), and even includes the supported section of the website (if you are currently logged into the Support site). We hope that you find the search tool more useful, and always welcome feedback: multimedia@asahq.com. To use the search, simply type in a keyword in the search field in the upper-left corner of any webpage, or go directly to the aSa Site Search page: http://asarebar.com/search.aspx aSa News http://asarebar.com/search.aspx http://asarebar.com/search.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:22:01 -0600 The Concrete Producer and Concrete Construction magazines selected projects in eight categories for the second annual GreenSite Awards. The projects best exemplify the concrete production industry's contribution to sustainable construction. The projects will be showcased at World of Concrete’s GreenSite Luncheon and Forum on February 4. Read the entire article at Concrete Construction Online. Industry News http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1112455 http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1112455 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:25:03 -0600 Satsang Hall within the Govind Devji's Temple in Jaipur, India, entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the widest concrete building. The building, designed and constructed by N M Roof Designers (NMRD) of Jaipur, features a reinforced concrete flat roof with a single span of 119 feet. Read the entire article at Concrete Construction Online. Industry News http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1064610 http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1064610 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:19:16 -0600 Kuwait, the fourth-largest OPEC producer, has benefited from continued high crude oil prices over the last few years. This has led to the approval or a four-year plan for 250 huge projects costing 18,000,000,000 dinars (63 Billion USD)! First reported in the Al-Watan newspaper, read the Yahoo! Business News summary, for more information. Industry News http://au.biz.yahoo.com/091020/33/29abj.html http://au.biz.yahoo.com/091020/33/29abj.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:40:27 -0600