PCI Issues Call For Papers

A call for papers has been issued in conjunction with the annual Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) National Bridge Conference.

The conference will be held October 17–20, in conjunction with the 50th PCI Annual Convention and Exhibition at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Ga. Abstracts

Conference papers are invited on topics related to the design, fabrication and construction of concrete transportation structures. Ideas for topics include:

• All topics related to high performance

• Designs to facilitate fast construction

• Creative concrete bridge solutions

• Post-tensioning technology

• LRFD issues, research and monitoring

• Repair and rehabilitation

• Bridge aesthetics, coatings and colors

• Segmental concrete bridges

• Precast bridge deck solutions

• Construction techniques and experience

• Designing and retrofitting for seismic forces

• Contractor alternates and value engineering

• Research in action

• Innovative concrete bridges

• Design-build projects

• Case studies

• Precast substructures

• Plant production solutions

• Fabrication, hauling and transporting solutions

• Quality control/assurance programs and experience

• Costs, durability and lifecycle studies

• Designing, detailing or constructing for durability

• Listening to the customer

• Owner agency designs and case studies

• History of precast concrete bridges/early precast/concrete bridges

• Being synergistic with the many activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of PCI

Abstracts must not be longer than one, double-spaced, typewritten page. The abstract must adequately describe the topic. It must state the author's willingness to attend and present the paper at the conference if the paper is chosen. If multiple authors are listed, the statement must identify the presenter.

Abstracts should be submitted electronically according to the instructions at http://www.pci.org . Written papers are due June 11. For more information, contact John Dick at PCI, 209 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60606. Phone: (312) 360-3205. Fax (312) 786-0353. E-mail: JDick@pci.org .