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November 7, 2012

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Industry News

Study: De-icing salt's chloride ions to blame for rebar corrosion
Swedish scientists Luping Tang and Anders Lindvall have studied the effects of salt to de-ice roads and bridges over a 10-year period, and their research demonstrates that it is the chloride ions in the salt that corrode the steel rebar and mesh reinforcement in concrete structures. "Chloride induced corrosion of reinforcement in concrete is still one of the main concerns regarding durability and service life of reinforced concrete structures. Prediction of chloride ingress in concrete is one of the important parts in durability design of reinforced concrete structures exposed to the chloride environments," say the researchers. ScienceDaily/Inderscience (11/5)

$1B P3 project will transform Calif. Army Base into logistics complex
The former Oakland Army Base in California will be converted into a warehousing and logistics center. The $1 billion public-private project includes rail improvements and new warehouses. The project will create an estimated 5,000 jobs and is expected to start by December 2013. The Oakland Tribune (Calif.) (11/4), Oakland Local (Calif.) (11/3)

Proposed NFL stadium in Atlanta would cost $1B
A new stadium in Atlanta to replace the Georgia Dome is being promoted by National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell. The estimated $1 billion project would help Atlanta keep up with other high-tech, modern stadiums and could raise attendance, Goodell said. "You are competing against facilities where people have invested a billion dollars and built outstanding stadiums," he said. American City Business Journals/Atlanta/Morning Call blog (11/5)

Technology & Trends

Completed WTC will be resistant to storm damage
Not much can be done to keep open construction sites from flooding, but the design of the World Trade Center in New York City should help protect it from storms once it is completed. Work has resumed at the site, and 6.5-foot-thick concrete walls at the foundation and the eight corners of the building should limit water and wind damage in future storms. WNYC-AM/FM (New York Public Radio) (11/3), The New York Observer (11/5)


Source: Wired.com

Wired takes a look at the six ingredients that make up Quikcrete and gives a brief explanation of what each one does. Wired.com (11/7)

Leadership & HR

Why bosses should stop trying to be right
Good leaders care less about being right than about figuring out what actually is right in any given situation, writes Art Petty. That implies a less authoritative approach to leadership, with bosses focusing less on imposing their will and more on soliciting opinions and perspectives before making decisions. "Effective leaders bite their tongues and ask before they tell," Petty writes. ArtPetty.com (11/4)

Policy Watch

Obama wins; What happens next?
President Barack Obama has won his re-election bid, and housing construction and infrastructure repairs could be in for a rebound, analysts say. We could also see "a more aggressive regulatory climate on industry," say some observers, which is something he promoted in his campaign. The Motley Fool (11/6), WCAU-TV (Philadelphia) (11/7), CNN (11/7), The Dallas Morning News (free content) (11/7), Forbes (11/4)

Mica, Rahall, of House T&I Committee, win re-election bids
Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has won re-election. The ranking Democrat on the committee, Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., is the winner in his re-election bid. The State Journal (Charleston, W.Va.) (11/6), The Marietta Times (Ohio)/The Associated Press (11/7), WDBO-AM (Orlando, Fla.) (11/6), WKMG-TV (Orlando, Fla.) (11/6)

ACI News

Free ACI Web Sessions this week: "Innovations in Chemical Admixture Technology as Related to Sustainability"
ACI Web Sessions are recorded presentations from ACI Conventions and other concrete industry events, made available for viewing, free of charge, online and on-demand. Each week, a new one-hour block of presentations will be posted. This week, view the Web Session on "Innovations in Chemical Admixture Technology as Related to Sustainability."

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