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In Memoriam - Robert Lopez

Bob_Lopez.jpgThe CCT's longtime executive director (ret.), Bob Lopez, passed away this past December.  CCT staff and members are deeply saddened by this loss.  Read more...

Announcements

  • May 11, 2012

    New Pervious Concrete Resources Offered

    New state-of-the-art technical resources on pervious concrete pavements are being offered by the National Pavement Technology Center and the American Concrete Institute.

  • May 2, 2012

    FHWA and TxDOT Showcase Innovations in Westlake

    FHWA and TxDOT hosted an innovation showcase in Westlake, TX, that highlighted five cutting-edge technologies that are being demonstrated on the construction of FM 1938.

  • April 18, 2012

    TxDOT-CCT Concrete Conference Registration is Open!

    The official TxDOT-CCT Concrete Conference registration website is now open for attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. Sign up now!

  • March 27, 2012

    ACI Pavement Symposium Presentations Available for Download

    The American Concrete Institute, at its recent Dallas Spring Meeting, held the "Symposium on Cement-Based Integrated Pavement Solutions," with three technical sessions on concrete pavements in Texas, roller compacted concrete, and soil cement. Downloads of the technical presentations are now available for all.

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About Us

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Cement Council of Texas
1820 Harwood Court
Hurst, TX 76054
817-540-4437 (office)
817-545-7254 (fax)
www.cementx.org

The Cement Council of Texas represents manufacturers of portland cement in Texas.  We promote cement and concrete solutions to engineers, architects, contractors, owners, community leaders, and other stakeholders in targeted markets.  Additionally, we educate the public about the economic, performance, and sustainability benefits of cement and concrete.  We do this through communication, education, and technical service by our highly skilled staff of industry professionals.

In the Spotlight...

CCT Receives ACI's Distinguished Achievement Award 

ACI_DA_Award_Hover_and_Prusinski.jpgThe Cement Council of Texas was presented the American Concrete Institute's Distinguished Achievement Award at the ACI Spring Convention in Dallas on March 18, 2012. The ACI cited CCT "for sustained advocacy of the advancement of concrete technology in Texas through promotional events, legislative activities, educational seminars, and publications."  Read more...

Projects and Solutions...

Austin's Hornsby Bend Facility Garners ACPA Award 

P1060343.JPGAustin's Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Facility expanded its existing 25 acre roller compacted concrete pavement processing pad in 2011, with an additional 16 acres of continuously reinforced concrete. The innovative design by HVJ Associates, and fast, high-quality construction by Chasco Constructors, resulted in a national Gold Excellence in Concrete Paving Award from the American Concrete Pavement Association.  Read more...

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 Upcoming Events

  • June 6-9: 2012 TPWA Annual Public Works Conference in Mesquite at the Mesquite Convention Center & Exhibit Hall.  Visit CCT at our exhibit.
  • Dec. 3-5: TxDOT/CCT Concrete Conference in Austin.  This is the only venue in Texas where TxDOT engineers and administrators, metropolitan planning organizations, local road agencies, consultants, contractors, and suppliers gather together to discuss the latest advances, concerns, and hot topics, related to concrete and the Texas Department of Transportation. 

The list above shows events, webinars, seminars, and conferences organized by the Cement Council of Texas and other industry groups.  Click on the following links for a monthly combined CCT/Industry calendar, a CCT-only calendar, or an industry-only calendar.

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Texas Cement and Concrete Blog

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Category: Structures

Reinforced concrete and masonry construction are key to preventing death and injury from tornadoes and other severe weather events in Texas, according to Mukaddes Darwish, associate professor at Texas Tech.
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Category: Concrete Road

While some continuously reinforced concrete pavements (CRCP) are designed and constructed with an asphalt pavement wearing surface, it is an unnecessary expense and maintenance issue.
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Category: Concrete Road

If you're TxDOT, a local road agency, or a developer/contractor that builds pavements, hold on to your hats...asphalt prices are taking off again! But concrete and cement pavement solutions remain relative bargains.
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Category: RCC Pavement

Roller-Compacted (RCC) Concrete production for pavements raises many questions for the novice, from mix design, to admixtures, to plant equipment. A common question is, “What equipment is best for producing/mixing RCC for pavements?”
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Category: Sustainability

You would think that with all the emphasis on "green building" and LEED, that green rating systems and building codes would be emphasizing building longevity. You would think that with the seemingly unending stream of "natural disasters" over the last several years, that green building rating systems and building codes would be developed that ensure survivability of homes and buildings in definable natural extreme events. You would be wrong.
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Category: Soil Cement

Golf course sand bunkers can be a maintenance nightmare if not properly installed. In recent years, one contractor developed a rehabilitation method that integrates the benefits of soil cement with the drainage system resulting in high performance.
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