Free ACPA Seminar at WOC 2018

New Tools to Design and Troubleshoot Concrete for Pumping and Changes in Air Content

Presented by Tyler Ley, PE, Ph.D.
Professor and Gilbert, Cooper, W&W Steel Chair
Oklahoma State University

Seminar Description:
This presentation will discuss new mixture design tools that can make concrete mixtures easier to pump, easier to place and finish, and also more economical. These tools can be used to design, troubleshoot, or in discussions with engineers and producers to minimize construction issues. New research will also be presented that explains why the entrained air content changes during pumping and how this impacts the long-term performance of the concrete. Methods will be discussed to help minimize air loss during pumping and data will be presented that suggests the change in air may not impact the long-term performance of the concrete.

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Las Vegas Convention Center | Room N109

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Presenter Bio:
Dr. Tyler Ley is a Professor and the Gilbert, Cooper, W&W Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He has more than 17 years of experience in the fields of cement based materials. Dr. Ley has worked as an engineer with a design consultant, construction contractor, government agency, and as a professor. This practical experience has elevated both his teaching and research. 

His research focuses on studying the durability and constructability of cement based materials. His research has developed national and state specifications, test methods, and policy changes.  He is a fellow of the American Concrete Institute and the American Ceramic Society and has received several awards including the NSF Career Award, the ACI Faculty Achievement Award, American Concrete Paving Association Marlin J. Knutson Award, and the Regents Research Award from Oklahoma State University. He also has a popular YouTube Channel devoted to concrete