*Tour of Florida International University Civil Engineering (complimentary to conference attendees)
Join us for a tour of the Florida International University (FIU) College of Engineering and Computing where you will witness the cutting edge research facilities including the Titan America Structures and Construction Testing Laboratory and the International Hurricane Research Center Wall of Wind (WOW).
Titan America Structures and Construction Testing Laboratory
This laboratory, endowed by Titan America LLC, provides hands-on educational experience for students and supports research and development of innovative hurricane-resistant and durable construction materials, structural systems and components. It is one of the largest facilities in Florida and is equipped with a full-scale structural testing system (FSST) capable of testing full-scale structural members, such as 65-ft bridge girders.
International Hurricane Research Center Wall of Wind
The International Hurricane Research Center at FIU is an interdisciplinary research center focused on the mitigation of hurricane damage to people, the economy, and the built and natural environments. The 12-fan Wall of Wind (WOW) is the largest and most powerful university research facility of its kind and is capable of simulating a Category 5 hurricane – the highest rating on the Saffir-Simspon Hurricane Wind Scale.
Date and Time: Monday, May 11 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Buses leave the InterContinental Miami Hotel at 8:00 am for the tour at FIU. Buses are scheduled to arrive back at the InterContinental Miami Hotel at approximately 12:00 pm.
Registration Fee: Free to conference registrants, compliments of Titan America.
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**Women in Concrete Alliance Forum (complimentary)
Join the Women in Concrete Alliance, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the Iberoamerican Federation of Ready Mixed Concrete for the 2015 Women in Concrete Alliance Forum. The event will feature speakers and panel discussions on the role of women in the concrete industry and how gender diversity can help meet the challenge of concrete industry sustainability. The objective of the Women in Concrete Alliance is to supply information, opportunities, and mentoring to women working in the concrete industry. The mission is centered on providing positive information that will help women network and be successful in the concrete industry.
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Date and Time: Monday, May 11, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the InterContinental Miami Hotel.
Registration: Registration is free, compliments of NRMCA, FIHP and Women in Concrete Alliance. Both women and men are welcome to attend.
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***Walk for Sustainability (additional fee required)
The RMC Research & Education Foundation is hosting the 5th annual Walk for Sustainability Charity Event–May 13, 6:00 am - 7:00 am. This event raises money for the foundation to help meet its goal of helping further the concrete industry through research and education. Participants are asked to gather pledges for walking on specific route, starting and ending at the Intercontinental Miami. This event requires an additional fee. Click here to register.