PCI CONVENTION PREVIEW

RENO, NEVADA / OCTOBER 21 -24

Kflown as the “Biggest Little Cityin the World,” Reno is a vibrant, progressive community

with something distinctive to offer everyone — entertainment, fine dining,performing arts, museums, and beautiful parks — all set against the incomparable beauty of the surrounding highdesert and the grandeur of the nearbySierra Nevada mountains.

Starting out as a mining town alongthe Great Bonanza Trail during theGold Rush a century and a half ago,Reno has transformed itself into becoming an international center of entertainment, commerce and tourism byflowing with the winds of change andshaping its own destiny.

A more appropriate setting would bedifficult to find for our 47th Annual

Convention & Exhibition than Reno.We are fortunate to be headquarteredat John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel, thesame hotel we stayed at six years agowhen PCI had its convention there in1995.

The theme of the convention is“Quality — Delivering the Promise.”To fulfill that goal, we have as ourkeynote speaker, Frank Tedesco of theJuran Institute, a world-renowned expert on the Six Sigma quality improvement process — the dynamicprogram which has been used successfully by many organizations.

In addition to the focus on quality, acomprehensive program has been puttogether to interest most segments ofthe membership. Some of the topicsamong the fourteen sessions include

architectural precast concrete; bridgedesign, construction and research; innovative precast/prestressed buildings; technical issues facing the industry; research and development;plant safety; ACT 318 Building Code;high performance concrete; studenteducation; marketing; and businessmanagement.

For the spouses, we have an excitingprogram which includes trips to LakeTahoe, Sheep’s Flats, Walley’s HotSprings, and other places.

On the following pages, you willfind the detailed convention program,spouses program, and an alphabeticallisting of the convention exhibitors. Ifyou have not already registered for theconvention, do so now. We look forward to seeing you in Reno!

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CONVENTION PROGRAM

FRIDAY/OCTOBER 19

Golf OutingMake arrangements now to arriveearly. Contact PCI for complete details.209 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago,Illinois 60606Phone: (312) 786-0300Fax: (312) 786-0353web: http://www.pci.orgemail: info@pci.org

SATURDAY/OCTOBER 20

7:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.Convention Registration

8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.Committee MeetingsAttend the committee meeting of yourchoice, and lend your support to thediscussion of current and future industry concerns (see page 23).

8:30 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.CPCI Marketing, Board of Directors, & Annual MeetingsRegistrants are invited to observe.

5:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.Professional Member Get-Together ReceptionAll Professional members and theirguests are invited.

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7:30 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.Convention Registration

8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.PCI Board of Directors MeetingRegistrants are invited to observe.

Committee Meetings

1:30 p.m.Exhibit Grand Opening

3:30 p.m.Cocktail PartyOn the first day of the exhibition,come to relax, meet with your colleagues, and see the latest products,services, and materials furnished toour industry. We have a record number of suppliers on hand to demonstrate their solutions.

Exhibit Hours:Sunday. . . .1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Monday.. .10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Tuesday.. .10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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8:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.Annual Business Meetingand BreakfastChairman: Saul Shenkman, UnistressCorporation, Pittsfield, MAKeynote speaker: Frank Tedesco, Senior Vice President, Juran InstituteInc., Phoenix, AZ

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After opening ceremonies andbreakfast, Chairman Shenkman willofficially call the convention/exhibition to order. Brief reports will bemade by the officers of the institute,followed by special recognitions, including the awarding of the PCIMedal of Honor.

As part of The Juran Institute, Mr.Tedesco is a pioneer and world leaderin managing for breakthrough resultsand Six Sigma quality. For the past 20years, the institute’s research, consulting, and training has enabled its client

organizations to increase product andservice quality, reduce costs associated with poor quality, and heightentheir competitive edge.

Mr. Tedesco holds an Associate’sDegree in Chemical Technology and aBachelor of Technology (IE) degreefrom the University of Dayton; and anMBA (Management/Behavioral Science) from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), theTechnical Association of the Pulp andPaper Industry (TAPPI), and theAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science, the AmericanSociety for Training and Development, and is a Senior Member of theAmerican Society for Quality.

10:30 a.m.Exhibitors Welcome To RenoReception and LuncheonThis open house is the perfect opportunity to browse through the many exhibits.

1:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Bridge Research, Study andPlanning — Maintaining the Edge

Chairman: William N. Nickas,Florida DOT, Tallahassee, FL

“From Research to Construction —

Prestressed Concrete Bridges usingCFRP Reinforcement,” Nabil F.Grace, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI

Lawrence Tech began its work withnon-metallic reinforcement by testingsix model bridges in the laboratory.The latest work involves the construction of two bridges in the field. Thefirst was a conventional bridge to establish a baseline. The second is anadjacent prestressed double-tee bridgereinforced without steel components.The speaker describes the research andconstruction to date.

“Flexure and Shear Testing ofAASHTO Type II Girders made withFiber-Reinforced Reactive PowderConcrete,” Joseph L. Hartmann,Federal Highway Administration,McLean, VA

The FHWA research laboratory inMcLean, Virginia has recently finished testing girders made by PrestressServices of Kentucky using fiber-reinforced reactive powder concrete with a

PCI’S 9TH ANNUALGOLF OUTING

The Ninth Annual PCI Golf Outingis scheduled for Friday, October19. Make arrangements now to arrive at the convention early so youcan participate in this not-to-bemissed event. For complete detailson the golf outing, contact PCIheadquarters at (312) 786-0300 ore-mail us at info@pci.org.

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compressive strength of 28,000 psi.The fiber-reinforced reactive powderconcrete was supplied by the LaFargeCorporation and is part of the Ductal®Concrete product line. The beams arereinforced with only prestressingstrands and steel fibers — no conventional reinforcement.

“Introducing the PCI State-of-the-Art of Precast Prestressed IntegralBridges,” Vijay Chandra, Parsons,Brinckerhoff, Quade & Douglas, Inc.,New York, NY

This recent PCI publication is theresult of several years of hard work bythe PCI Committee on Bridges, SubCommittee on Integral Bridges. Thespeaker is the chair of the sub-committee. He highlights the contents andsome of the featured projects.

“Estimating Prestress Losses forBridges: An Historical Perspective,”James G. Galit, Palmer EngineeringCo., Inc., Winchester, NY

Methods for estimating prestresslosses in bridges have been includedin the AASHTO design specificationssince the Eighth Edition was publishedin 1961. The speaker traces the origins, background theory, and shortcomings of the various code provisions that have appeared in theAASHTO Standard Specificationsthrough the years. An assessment ofthe equations included in the currentStandard Specifications and LRFDSpecifications is also presented.

This report on the history of loss estimates is expected to be published inthe PCI JOURNAL, followed by another report containing the recommendations of the PCI Committee onBridges.• “Continuous Bulb-Tee GirderBridges in Florida,” Hugh D. Ronald,Jacobs Engineering, Jacksonville, FL

The speaker discusses ten years ofexperience involving the use of precast girders that are post-tensionedinto three- to five-span units to accomplish 200- to 320-foot spans. Numerous details need careful attention. Mr.Ronald describes several projects andlessons learned.• “National Research to Extend theSpan Ranges of Precast Bridges,”Reid W. Castrodale, Ralph White-head Associates, Inc., Charlotte, NC

Dr. Castrodale is the Principal In-

vestigator on NCHRP Research Project 12-57, titled “Extending SpanRanges for Precast, Prestressed Concrete Girders.” He reports on theprogress of his research team as theyreach the one-quarter point of theirtwo-year project, a major focus ofwhich is encouraging the more frequent and widespread use of splicedconcrete girder construction.

“High Performance ConcreteBridges — A Strategic Plan,” Basile G.Rabbat, PCA, Skokie, IL

The National Concrete BridgeCouncil has published the “Blueprint”that defines a major national plan toincorporate HPC in transportationstructures. Dr. Rabbat describes thePlan and efforts to develop an “ActionPlan” that will outline all of the programs and activities to implement thegoals.

1:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Plant and Erection Safety Session

Plant Safety SessionChairman: Joseph T. Dugan, Span-crete Industries, Inc., Waukesha, WI

“Elements of an Effective SafetyProgram” and “New Employee Orientation,” Scott Bertschinger, SpancreteIndustries, Inc., Waukesha, WI

• “Silica — The What, Why and How,”Brian Walters, Metromont PrestressCompany, Dalton, GA

Erection Safety SessionChairman: Gregory B. Gibbons, Gibbons Erectors, Inc., Parker, CO• “Certified Field Auditors School(CFA),” Edwin A. McDougle, RossBryan Associates, Inc., Nashville, TN• “National Erectors Association(NEA) Fall Protection Video,”Thomas P. McCabe, The ShockeyPrecast Group, Winchester, VA• “Open Forum Discussion on FallProtection Requirements”

Question and Answer Session

1:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Research and Development —

Leading the Way to FutureIndustry GrowthChairman: Thomas J. D’Arcy, TheConsulting Engineers Group, Inc., SanAntonio, TX

This session covers presentations onseveral PCI research fellowships andresearch projects, including design criteria for headed studs, insulated sandwich panels, precast concrete deckbeam bridges, and various projects related to precast concrete connections

Keynote Speaker,Monday, October 22, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

A major highlight of the convention will be the keynoteaddress by Frank M. Tedesco, Senior Vice President,Juran Institute Incorporated. Mr. Tedesco’s talk will beon “The Cost of Poor Quality — Best Practice Approachto Driving Down the Costs.” Like other industriesworldwide, the precast/prestressed concrete industryfaces mounting competition and cost reductions in thelight of increasing customer sophistication and theslowing economy. A new tool, called Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), combinedwith the methodology of Six Sigma, has led to dramatic reductions in cost, unprecedented levels of product quality, and customer satisfaction. This keynoteaddress and the subsequent workshop are aimed at providing participants witha working knowledge of COPQ as applied to the industry. Simplistic calculations of the costs of waste tied only to off-specification product come nowherenear the magnitudes seen in other industries. These can run to 25 percent ofsales worldwide, before the companies declare war on the real enemy: wastesof all kinds. The best practice approach known as Six Sigma is overviewed,and the industry is challenged to move forward by adopting both the tool andthe best-practice methodology.

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and seismic design currently underway at various universities and research institutions under the ATLSSand PRESSS research programs.• “Research Update oil Design Criteriafor Headed Studs,” Donald F. Meinheit and Neal S. Anderson, Wiss,Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.,Northbrook, IL• “Construction of Tornado SheltersUsing Precast Concrete,” Scott Schiff,Clemson University, Clemson, SC• “Post-Tensioning the Inverted-TeeBridge System for Increased Span-to-Depth Ratio and Improved Durability,” Robert Peterman, Kansas StateUniversity, Manhattan, KS• “Analytical Assessment of SeismicDemand in Untopped DiaphragmShear Connectors,” Mark Aschheim,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL• “Lateral Load Tests of Three-WythePrecast Concrete Sandwich Wall Panels,” Stephen Pessiki and ByoungJun Lee, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA• “Reliability Based Calibration to Determine Strength Reduction Factorsfor Concrete Structures,” AndyNowak and Maria Szerszen, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI• “Effect of Structural Configurationand Joint Details on the Seismic Response of Parking Structures,” RobertFleischman, University of Arizona,Tucson, AZ, and Kenneth Farrow,University of Notre Dame, NotreDame, IN• “Strength Assessment of PrecastConcrete Deck Beam Bridges,” NeilM. Hawkins, University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL• “Large-Scale Experimental Evaluation of the Lateral Load Response ofUnbonded Post-Tensioned PrecastConcrete Walls,” Richard Sause,Stephen Pessiki and Felipe Perez,Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

1:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Architectural Precast ConcreteChairman: Larry Isenhour, GateBluegrass Precast, Inc. Winchester, KY• “Moisture Analysis & CondensationControl in Building Envelopes,”Heinz R. Trechsel, Heinz Trechselarid Associates, Arlington, VA• “Gutter Systems for Collecting Con-

densation.” Several producers will discuss gutter systems presently in use.• “Exposed Aggregate (Mo-Sai) Panels — Beginnings of an Industry,” Sidney Freedman, Precast/PrestressedConcretc Institute, Chicago, IL• “Sealants for Precast Concrete,”Dave Kimball, Dow Coming Corporation, San Francisco, CA• “Precast and ‘One Hundred YearBuilding’ for American Universities,”Barbara A. White, Rice University,Houston, TX

1:30p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Quality — Deliveringthe PromiseSpeaker: Frank Tedesco, Senior VicePresident, Juran Institute Inc.,Phoenix, AZ

This session continues the morning’s keynote address by exploringsignificant quality issues that affectthe industry. The second half of thesession will be a general discussionwith a panel of industry executives.This panel will lead a discussion onraising the bar on quality and ensuringthat our industry delivers on ourpromise.

The Juran Institute is a pioneer andworld leader in managing for breakthrough results and Six Sigma quality.For the past 20 years its research, consulting, and training has enabled itsclient organizations to increase product and service quality, reduce costsassociated with poor quality, andheighten their competitive edge.

5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.Architectural PrecastersGet-Together ReceptionJoin us for an opportunity to meet andsocialize with other architectural precasters.

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8:30 a.m. — 11:45 a.m.Bridges Cutting-Edge Projectsand DesignsChairman: Roy L. Eriksson, ErilcssonTechnologies, Inc., Tampa, FL• “The King Avenue Bridge over theOlentangy River, Columbus, Ohio,”

Christian J. Brown, HNTB Corporation

A winner in the 2000 PCI BridgeDesign Awards program, this beautifuland unique precast arched bridge metthe community’s goal for aesthetic appeal. The speaker is the project engineer who will describe the design andconstruction details.

“Alberta Infrastructure SuccessfullyTakes Spliced Girders to NewLengths,” Maher K. Tadros, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha,NE; Larry Hancock, Con-ForceStructures Limited, Calgary, AB;Abdul Waheed, Alberta Infrastructure, Edmonton, AB

The authors describe two projects inCanada that were the first there to usethe Nebraska Bulb-Tee girder. Theprojects were value engineered to replace steel girders. The sections were9 ft 2’/4 in. deep and the longesthauled to the jobsite were 188 ft-73/4in. These projects have once againdemonstrated the viability and economy of precast concrete for long-span-bridges.• “Foundation Design Using Spun-Cast Cylinder Piles,” Hugh D.Ronald, Jacobs Engineering, Jacksonville, FL

Using the recent St. George IslandBridge to illustrate his topic, thespeaker reviews steps in foundationdesign using cylinder piles. Includedare strut and tie modeling of pile caps,the use of FLPIER software and a review of pile production procedures.Results are compared to solutionsusing traditional precast pile shapes.

“Precast, Prestressed Piling forBridges,” Christopher D. White,Ralph Whitehead Associates, Inc.,Tallahassee, FL

The speaker discusses his team’swork and findings in developing thisextensive chapter for the PCI BridgeDesign Manual. Commissioned by thePCI Piling Committee, the chapterwill be the most comprehensive workon this topic to date. It is intended tobe used as a stand-alone publication aswell. Mr. White reports on the statusand content of the project.• “Value Engineering of the NebraskaCity Railroad Bridge,” Karen A. Bexten, Scott Gilliland, Tadros Associates, LLC, Omaha, NE; Richard

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Kotan, Omaha Public Power District,Omaha, NE

A 66-ft-long replacement bridge onthe main coal line feeding the Nebraska City Power Plant was designedusing rolled steel beams. After award,the contractor worked with Tadros Associates to value engineer a precastconcrete superstructure that matchedthe steel profile. The speakers describethe precast option that used a uniquecombination of boxes with two depthsand resulted in considerable cost savings. The solution allowed the contractor to meet time constraints thatpermitted closure of the rail line foronly 72 hours.

8:30 a.m. — 11:45 a.m.An Update on Technical IssuesFacing the Precast ConcreteIndustryChairman: C. Douglas Sutton, PurdueUniversity, West Lafayette, IN

This session will present those issues that are “in progress” within thePrecast Concrete Industry. The cuttingedge aspect of these topics demandsattention. Stop in this session to hearwhat’s new and controversial. Subjects and topics presented will be:• Seismic: State-of-the-Art• Strand Bond: Is there a “standardbond quality test” that we can agreeon?• Delayed Ettringite Formation:What is the maximum temperature atwhich concrete should be cured? Whatabout high alkali cements?• Torsion in Spandrel Panels: Howmuch reinforcing steel is enough?Which design theory is appropriate?

8:30 a.m. — 11:45 a.m,What Every CEO Needs toKnow About Selling Effectivelyto the Design TeamPresented by Michael Chusid, architectural consultant, and Jane Baker,former president of CSI, this high-powered session will address theneeds of those responsible for company sales. You will hear first-handwhat it takes to transform your plantinto a proactive marketeer.

Industry TrendsPCI will be presenting an overview ofconstruction industry trends. This pre

Friday, October 19, 20018:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 20, 20018:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 21, 20018:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.1:30p.m. - 5:00p.m.1:30p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Monday, October 22, 200110:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 23, 20017:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.10:00a.m. - 11:30 a.m.1:30p.m. - 5:30p.m.2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

CPCI ExecutiveField CertificationCPCI Technical

Research & DevelopmentMarket Plans/Promotion TeamsPCI Executive CommitteeProductivityPlant CertificationCPCI MarketingErectorsPrecast Sandwich Wall PanelsBuilding CodePlant SafetyConnection DetailsBridge ProducersSoundwallStudent EducationFinancial PerformanceSeismicJOURNAL AdvisoryPCI Hollowcore Slab ProducersCPCI Directors & Annual MeetingBridge Deck Panel Task ForceBridge Design Manual Steering

Bridges (breakout)Industry HandbookPCI Board of DirectorsBridgesPlant Personnel TrainingATLSS/PRESSSParking StructuresPersonnel Training & CertificationFRP CompositesArchitectural Precast ConcreteHigh Performance ConcretePrestressing SteelPrestressed Concrete PilingPrestressed Concrete Poles

AASHTO T-10Georgia/Carolinas PCI

2002 PCI Board of DirectorsMembershipProfessional MembersAssociate MembersPublic AffairsAASHTO T-lO/PCI BridgesTechnical Activities

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sentation will be made by one of thenation’s leading publishing groups. Ifyou want to know where you’re going,be sure to be there.

8:30 a.m. — 11:45 a.m.ACI 318 Building Code — TheNew 2002 CodeChairman: Les Martin, ConsultingEngineers Group, Bella Vista, AR

How will the changes from ACT318-99 Building Code to the new ACI318-02 Building Code impact the design of precast concrete? This session

will summarize those ACT 318 codechanges that you need to be aware of.This session will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the changesfrom designers who were involved inthe process.

8:30 a.m. — 11:45 a.m.Insurance and Risk Management— Techniques and PracticesChairman: Jamie Schultz, ConcreteTechnology Inc., Springboro, OHSpeaker: Richard B. Usher, Hill &Usher Insurance & Surety, Phoenix, AZ

This session will cover trends in riskallocation with a discussion on howinsurance products can work to protectyour business interests.

1:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Student Education — Key toFuture Industry GrowthChairman: Alvin C. Ericson, Technical Consultant, Bonita Springs, FL

The session includes presentationson the importance of student educationfor industry growth, various architectural and structural applications of precast prestressed concrete, s AudioVisual Image Library project, and PCIDesign Awards programs for engineering and architectural students.• “Overview of Today’s Session andPCI’s Student Education Programs,”Alvin C. Ericson, Technical Consultant, Bonita Springs, FL• “Importance of Student Education inthe Future Growth of Precast Prestressed Concrete Industry,” SaulShenkman, Unistress Corporation,Pittsfield, MA• “How to use LEAP Software for Designing Precast, Prestressed ConcreteStructural Components,” David Tomley, LEAP Software Inc., Tampa, FL• “Audio Visual Image Library Project,” Eric Steinberg, Ohio University, Athens, OH• “Big Beam Contest for the StudentEngineering Competition,” RichardA. Miller, University of Cincinnati,Cincinnati, OH and Eric P.Steinberg, Ohio University, Athens,OH• “Development of Student Architectural Design Awards Program,” NormLach, Southern Illinois University,Carbondale, IL• “Precast Concrete Today and Tomorrow,” Doug Mooradian, ExecutiveDirector, Precast/Prestressed ConcreteManufacturers Association of California, Inc., Glendale, CA• “Video Presentation on the PRESSSFive-Story Precast, Prestressed Concrete Building Test.”

12:00 noon — 1:30 p.m.LuncheonStop by the exhibit hall for this informal buffet.

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1:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.ExhibitionVisit the exhibit hail for a full afternoon cordially hosted by our exhibiting associate members. Complimentary rcfrcshments will be served.

6:30 p.m.Design Awards DinnerEnjoy a gala evening of elegant dining, dancing, and special musicalguests. It is here where the 2001 PCIDesign Award winning producers willbe presented with their trophies.

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8:00 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.Training of Plant PersonnelWorkshopModerator: Joe Slobojan, RockyMountain Prestress, Denver, CO

The first draft of the manual designed to help supervisors and managers train plant personnel will beavailable for this session. It is the intent to provide a suggested method forusing the manual and to conduct field-testing of the techniques outlined. Themanual features the following areas:Introduction; New Employee Orientation; Job-Specific Training; TrainingNew Supervisors; Training Supervisors to Train; and Resources and Samples.

8:00 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.Innovative Precast, PrestressedConcrete StructuresChairman: Leslie D. Martin, Consulting Engineers Group, Bella Vista, AR• “Hopi Health Care Center — An All-Precast Concrete Hospital in theDesert,” Edward R. Sturm, SturmEngineering Co., Oklahoma City, OK• “680 Mission Apartment Building,San Francisco — Structural DesignConsiderations,” Robert E. Engelkirk, Robert E. Engelkirk Consulting Structural Engineers, Los Angeles,CA• “680 Mission Apartment Building,San Francisco — Construction Techniques,” Joseph Sanders, CharlesPankow Builders Ltd., Altadena, CA• “The Shops at Willow Bend — BestPrecast Parking Structure,” David J.

Vander Wal, Walker Parking Consultants, Boston, MA

“Jack Britt High School — Harry H.Edwards Award Winner,” Robert W.Ferris, Shuller Ferris Lindstrom andAssociates, Fayetteville, NC

8:00 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.Real Experiences in HighPerformance Concrete —

The Producers’ ViewpointModerators: W. Vincent Campbell,Bayshore Concrete Products Corporation, Cape Charles, VA and RichardA. Miller, University of Cincinnati,Cincinnati, OH

Speakers from:• Gate Concrete Products Co., Florida• Pomeroy Corporation, California• Gulf Coast Prestress, Mississippi• Northeast Concrete Products LLC,

Massachusetts• PBM Concrete Inc., Illinois• Consulting Engineers Group, Texas• Prestress Services, Inc., Kentucky• Central Pre-Mix Prestress Co.,

Washington

Topics:• Spliced Girders• Parking Structures• High Strength Beams• Self-Compacting Concrete Beams• HPC — Cylinder Piles• Along with Strength Comes Durabil

ity• Deck Slabs• Liberty Lake One-Million Gallon

HPC Storage Tank

8:00 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.Developing Innovative Solutionsfor Precast Frame and WallSystemsChairman: Mario J. Bertolini,Blakeslee Prestress Inc., Bradford, CT

The session covers an overview ofthe PRESSS (Precast Seismic Struc

tural Systems) Research Program, design guidelines based on the newly developed PRESSS prototype and existing structural systems and discussionof some significant changes in the newInternational Building Code (IBC)2000 that are likely to affect precastproducers in most seismic zones.

• “Seismic Code Issues Related to Precast Prestressed Concrete Structures,”S. K. Ghosh, President, S.K. GhoshAssociates, Inc., Northbrook, IL andNeil M. Hawkins, Professor of CivilEngineering, University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

• “Design of Precast, Prestressed Concrete Frame and Shear Wall StructuresUsing the Current Practice,” ThomasJ. D’Arcy, President, The ConsultingEngineers Group, San Antonio, TX• “Overview of PRESSS ResearchProgram and Displacement Based Design Approach,” Suzanne D. Nakaki,The Nakaki Bashaw Group, Inc.,Irvine, CA and John F. Stanton, Professor of Civil Engineering, Universityof Washington, Seattle, WA

• “How to Design Structures Using thePRESSS Structural Systems,” S. K.Ghosh, President, S.K. Ghosh Associates, Inc., Northbrook, IL and Neil M.Hawkins, Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

11:30a.m.—1:15p.m.Membership LuncheonCome enjoy a special closing luncheon that will include recognition ofyour new and retiring board of directors. Incoming chairman Ron Schlerfwill accept the gavel and address theissues that will face us in the year tocome.

1:15 p.m.Convention Closes

CLIMATE AND CLOTHINGThe weather should be pleasant during the time of the convention. The averagedaytime temperature in Reno during October is 70°F with the nighttime lowsaround 3 1°F. The average daytime temperature for Lake Tahoe is 60°F. Formalattire will not be necessary for any of the social functions, but business dresswill be appropriate.

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SPOUSESIGUEST PROGRAMPlease Note: All programs are subjectto minimum and maximum number ofparticipants. Special registration is required as further noted on the Convention Registration Form.

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7:30 a.m.Golf Tournament(Registration Required)

Contact PCI for complete details —

Spouses and Guests are invited to participate.

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7:30 a.m.Convention Registration

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1:30 p.m.Exhibit Grand OpeningJoin your spouse in the Exhibit

Hall for an extravagant 2001 Convention/Exhibition Grand Opening.

2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Hospitality RoomAn ideal place to meet friends andrelax. A docent will be on hand to provide assistance. The room will be openthroughout the week.

3:30 p.m.Cocktail Party(in the Exhibit Hall)

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8:00 a.m.PCI Business Meeting BreakfastSee main program (tour participantsare requested to leave the meeting at9:00 a.m.)

9:15 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.M.S. Dixie II Emerald Bay Cruise(Registration Required)

A classic example of the riverboatsfound on the waterways of America

during the steamboat era of the 1 860s,she continues to provide the Dixie’sfamous tradition of great food and unbeatable hospitality. Participants willbe welcomed aboard with the famed“Dixie Hospitality.” The M.S. Dixie IIwill depart from the pier and beginleisurely cruising along the SouthernShoreline of Lake Tahoe as the towering mountains above Stateline comeinto full view. You will enjoy sightseeing from all three decks of the M.S.Dixie II, the largest, most sophisticated paddle wheeler ever to cruiseLake Tahoe.

You will enjoy both a deliciouslunch and the spectacular scenery ofLake Tahoe, as can only be appreciated from a vantage point on the lakeitself. The Stern Wheeler Cruise is twohours of fabulous sightseeing.

The afternoon will be a perfectblend of Lake Tahoe’s spectacularbeauty and the charm of a MississippiRiverboat. Let your mind wanderback in history as you listen to thelegends of Lake Tahoe. Truly an afternoon of unforgettable scenery!Lunch is included.

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10:00 a.m. — 2:45 p.m.Nature Hike at Sheep’s Flats(Registration Required)

Participants depart the hotel andproceed to Sheep’s Flats, a most beautiful meadow area near the summit ofMt. Rose. The open meadows arehome to many varieties of wild flowers and small animals.

You will disembark at the MountRose Campground and embark on anapproximately three-hour hike whichwill include rest stops and time to explore and take pictures along the way.The Tahoe Ambassador escorting thegroup will explain the geological andhistorical significance of the area.

You will not only enjoy seeing thevariety of native plants and wildlife inthe area, but will be captivated by thespectacular rugged mountain scenery.Delicious packaged lunch is included.

Suggested Attire and Gear: Boots orhiking shoes, windbreaker or sweatshirt, sunscreen, hat, fanny pack tocarry water bottle, camera.

5:30 p.m.Join your spouse at theArchitectural Precasters Get-Together Reception.

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8:00 a.m.American Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. — 3:15 p.m.David Walley’s Hot Springs andSecrets of a Showgirl(Registration Required)

Nestled at the base of the majesticSierra Nevada Mountains, overlookingthe broad expanse of Carson Valley,and just twelve miles from LakeTahoe, lies David Walley’s HotSprings Resort. David Walley’s hasbeen a favorite gathering place forNevadans since its founding in 1862.This resort was frequented, not bythose who wanted to wash away thedirt, hardship, and disappointment ofthe mines, but rather by those whoneeded to soothe away the cares and

pressures of success. Society men andwomen from distant cities as well assuccessful local cattle ranchers andprosperous business people, silver andgold mine owners, all found something magic about the hot mineralwater baths.

The traditions of relaxed elegancethat made David Walley’s famousmore than a century ago are alive andwell for your group to enjoy today.The natural mineral thermal watersbubble continually at 104°F. A largeswimming pool, hot pools, and privatehot tubs provide a soothing refreshment for guests.

David Walley’s has been featuredon the popular television program“Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.”In the past, such dignitaries as President U. S. Grant, Mark Twain, andmore recently, silver screen idols likeClark Gable and Ida Lupino frequented this oasis. It still is a secrethideaway for many of today’s rich andfamous.

You will enjoy a delicious lunch inthe relaxed elegance that made DavidWalley’s famous more than a centuryago, while enjoying a very special presentation, “Secrets of a Showgirl.”Truly different, fun and entertaining,the “showgirl” is a chorus line veteranwho transforms herself from a “PlainJane” into a glamorous showgirl, afterapplying three pairs of false eyelashesand donning a stunning costume ofrhinestones and feathers. During thepresentation, she discusses her careeras a professional dancer and all theups and downs as well as the humorand heartache that go along with thatunusual lifestyle. Following the interests of her audience, the showgirl answers all of their questions while completing her transformation.

Resort Amenities:• Six mineral poois ranging in temperatures from 98° to 104° F• Fresh water relaxation pool heated toapproximately 85° F• Steam and dry sauna in separatemen’s and ladies’ shower areas• Two outdoor tennis courts (may beavailable, weather permitting)• Weight room, towel and locker

Reminder: Please do not forget yourbathing suit.

Enhancements: (Advance Reservations for treatments required)

Indicate program(s) A, B, C, D or Eon Registration FormA. 30 Minute Massage TreatmentsB. 30 Minute Facial TreatmentsC. 75 Minute Body TreatmentsD. 30 Minute ManicureE. 30 Minute Pedicure

6:30 p.m.Design Awards Banquet

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8:00a.m.American Continental BreakfastRemainder of morning at leisure

11:30 a.m.Membership Luncheon

Convention closes afterluncheon ceremonies.

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EXHIBITORS

•Advanced Concrete Technologies,Inc. (ACT)139 Flightline Road, #2Portsmouth, NH 03801Contact: E. Max HoenePhone: (603) 431-5661Fax: (603) 431-5547Booths: 120, 121, and 123Products: Concrete mixing, batching equipment

•American Spring Wire Corporation26300 Miles RoadBedford Heights, OH 44146Contact: Joe NapoliPhone: (216) 292-4620Fax: (216) 292-4444Booths: 89 and 90Products: Prestressing steels

•Ancon CCI, Inc.4204 Meridian Street, Ste. 220Bellingham, WA 98226Contact: Jon SchraderPhone: (800) 759-4888

Fax: (360) 738-1882Booth: 129Products: Prestressed concreteequipment and accessories

•Architectural Polymers Inc.RD.#2, Box 191-AlNew Ringgold, PA 1 7960Contact: Marshall WaltersPhone: (570) 386-3 1 11Fax: (570) 386-3777Booth: 148Product: Forms

•AXIM Concrete Technologies8282 Middlebranch RoadMiddlebranch, OH 44657Contact: Tony SneskaPhone: (330) 966-0444Fax: (330) 499-9275Booths: 136 and 137

Products: Concrete chemicals andallied materials

•BauTech, Inc.567 San Nicholas Drive, Ste.104Newport Beach, CA 92660Contact: Andrea DingPhone: (949) 640-2880Fax: (949) 640-2520Booth: 110Product: BauGrid® reinforcementsystems

• Besser Family of Companies IBesser Simem801 Johnson StreetAlpena, Ml 49707Contact: Richard DollyPhone: (517) 354-1094Fax: (517) 354-3120Booth: 11Products: Materials handlingequipment, batching equipment,production equipment

•BMH Systems71, DuTremblayBoucherville, QuebecCanada J4B 7L6Contact: Erik LaFontainePhone: (450) 449-4770Fax: (450) 449-4898

Booths: 25 and 26Products: Materials handlingequipment / batch plant

•Bonnybrook Custom Steel FormsUd.4227 Ogden Road, SECalgary, AlbertaCanada T2G 4R2Contact: Carol LingwoodPhone: (403) 265-7020Fax: (403) 266-0874Booth: 81Products: Forms, forming machines, materials handling equipment

• Boral Material Technologies45 NE Loop 410, Ste. 700San Antonio, TX 78216Contact: Ron FarrisPhone: (210) 349-4069Fax: (210) 979-6110Booth: 117Products: Concrete chemicals andallied materials

•Brecon Vibration Technology2025 Countryway LaneWhite Lake, Ml 483 83-1 793Contact: James VensPhone: (248) 889-5959Fax: (248) 889-5961Booths: 115 and 116Product: Vibration equipment

•B.S. ItaliaVia Stezzano 1 6Zanica, BG 24050ItalyContact: Steve Johnson - CPTPhone: (81 7) 491-8808Fax: (81 7)491-8671Booth: 124Products: Building systems, materialshandling equipment, patented lifting,supporting reinforcing systems

•Composite Technologies Corporation1000 Technology DriveBoone, IA 50036Contact: Bob LongPhone: (51 5) 433-6075

A, important feature of every

PCI Convention, the exhibithail offers an opportunity to

examine recent product and service developments of interest toprecast, prestressed concrete producers, GFRC producers and profrssionals who design with thesematerials.

A special thanks is extended tothose exhibiting firnis who are alsoco-sponsoring some of the foodand beverage functions.

The exhibition officially opens Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with the ExhibitGrand Opening Reception following at 3:30 p.m. The ExhibitionHall will close Tuesday at 5p.m.

The following pages list (in alphabetical order) the exhibitors whowere registered at the time the PCIJOURNAL went to press.

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Fax: (515) 433-6088Booths: 140 and 141Product: Building systems

•CONAC — Concrete Accessories,Inc.5455 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.Norcross, GA 30092Contact: Michael AzarinPhone: (800) 336-2598Fax: (770) 41 7-1820Booth: 39Products: Building systems, concretechemicals and allied materials,forms, prestressed concrete equipment and accessories

•Concrete Products / PRIMEDIA29 N. Wacker DriveChicago, IL 60606Contact: Don MarshPhone: (312) 609-4216Fax: (31 2) 609-4203Booth: 146Product: Trade publication

•Concrete Technology Integrators,Inc. — CTI, Inc.2231 Holmgren WayGreen Bay, WI 54304Contact: Fred B. SchultzPhone: (920) 497-8725Fax: (920) 497-8100Booths: 134 and 135Product: Hollow-core slab machines

•Connection Specialties, Inc.8914 ‘H’ StreetOmaha, NE 681 27-1402Contact: Paul HagenPhone: (402) 597-2997Fax: (402) 597-9789Booth: 133Product: Connection inserts

• Dayton I Richmond721 Richard StreetMiamisburg, OH 45342Contact: Skip FranciesPhone: (800) 745-3700Fax: (937) 866-8027Booths: 60, 61 and 62Products: Concrete chemicals andallied materials, materials handlingequipment, prestressed concreteequipment and accessories

•DIMAS Group USA13902 Norby RoadGrandview, MO 64030

• Dow Chemical Company200 Larkin Center1605 Joseph DriveMidland, Ml 48674Contact: Bernie DeFreitasPhone: (51 7) 638-3618Fax: (517) 636-3677Booth: 142Product: Building systems, insulation

.Dynamic Color Solutions, Inc.2024 5. Lenox StreetMilwaukee, WI 53207Contact: Cathy HigginsPhone: (414) 769-2580Fax: (414) 769-2585Booth: 37Products: Pigments and liquid colordispensing equipment

.Dywidag Systems International,USA, Inc.2154 South Street

Long Beach, CA 90805Contact: Lucian BogdenPhone: (562) 531-6161Fax: (562) 531-2667Booth: 113Product: DDC-steel connectors forprecast structures

• EASI-SET IndustriesP.O. Box 300Midland, VA 22728Contact: Ralph CraftsPhone: (800) 547-4045Fax: (540) 439-1232Booths: 143 and 144Product: Easi-set buildings, slenderwall, JJ Hooks

•EIk River Machine Company828 4th StreetElk River, MN 55330Contact: James BarthelPhone: (763) 441-1581Fax: (763) 441-1 596Booths: 87 and 88Products: Forms, forming machines,materials handling equipment, prestressed concrete equipment andaccessories

Contact: Ray Davis, Ron RapperPhone: (705) 476-2705Fax: (800) 728-1907Booth: 130Product: Diamond blades

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•ERICO Inc.34600 Solon RoadSolon, OH 44139Contact: Laura ProbstPhone: (440) 248-0100Fax: (440) 248-0723Booth: 100Products: Forms, prestressed concrete equ pment and accessories,rebar splicing

•Expanded Shale, Clay & SlateInstitute -ESCSI2225 Murray Holladay Rd., Ste. 102Salt Lake City, UT 8411 7Contact: John RiesPhone: (801) 272-7070Fax: (801) 272-3377Booth: 118Products: Lightweight concrete

• Federal Highway Administration —

Office of Pavement Technology400 7th Street, SWHIPT, Room 3118Washington, DC 20590Contact: Gene ClarkPhone: (202) 366-4597Fax: (202) 493-2070Booth: 72Products: “The Federal HighwayAdministration, Office of PavementTechnology partners with Industry,Academia, and State HighwayAgencies with promoting, developing, and implementing new technology in High PerformanceConcrete.”

•Fister Quarries Group2777 Finley Road, #2Downers Grove, IL 60515Contact: Chris Fister, Chuck Fister,George AlewelPhone: (800) 542-7393Fax: (630) 424-6209Booths: 35 and 36Products: Concrete chemicals and allied materials, polishing equipment,prestressed concrete equipment andaccessories, GFRC materials

•Grace Construction Products62 Whittemore AvenueCambridge, MA 02140Contact: Michael GeePhone: (61 7) 498-4349Fax: (61 7) 498-43 1 1

Booths: 65 and 66Products: Concrete chemicals andallied materials, structural fibers

•Hamilton Form Company, Inc.7009 Midway RoadFort Worth, TX 7611 8Contact: John E. DobbsPhone: (817) 590-21 11Fax:(817)595-1110Booths: 48 and 49Products: Forms, forming machines,prestressed concrete equipment andaccessories

• Hanley-Wood LLCOne Thomas Circle, Ste. 600Washington, DC 20005Contact: Pat CarrollPhone: (630) 543-0870Fax: (630) 543-3112Booth: 149Products: Trade publications

• 1-lelser Industries10750 S.W. Tualatin RoadP.O. Box 1 569Tualatin, OR 97062Contact: Max HelserPhone: (508) 692-6909Fax: (508) 692-1666Booth: 30Product: Forms

•High Concrete Accessories125 Denver RoadDenver, PA 1 751 7Contact: Kevin IddingsPhone: (800) 508-2583Fax: (71 7) 336-9301Booth: 95Products: Prestressed concreteequipment and accessories

•Hydronix Ltd.537 Cherry StreetPetoskey, Ml 49770Contact: Timothy StatlerPhone: (281) 439-5000Fax: (281) 439-5001Booth: 138Products: Moisture sensors

• Innovative Brick Systems4450 Arapahoe Avenue, Ste.100Boulder, CO 80303-9102Contact: Mark ScottPhone: (800) 413-4588Fax: (303) 494-5467

Booth: 114Products: Brick inlays, formliners

•Insteel Wire Products1 373 Boggs DriveMount Airy, NC 27030Contact: Dick WellsPhone:(336) 719-9000Fax: (336) 786-6682Booths: 85 and 86Products: Prestressing steels, spirals

•lvy Steel & Wire515 West Greens Road, Ste. 710Houston, TX 77067Contact: Mike McCallPhone: (281) 876-0080Fax: (781) 876-2688Booths: 21 and 22Product: Wire mesh reinforcement

•JVI, Inc.7131 N. Ridgeway Ave.Lincolnwood, IL 60712Contact: James R. Voss, Joe Voss,Chuck MagnesioPhone: (800) 742-8127Fax: (847) 675-0083Booth: 67Products: Bearing pads, slide bearings, plastic shims, slotted inserts,BSF, vector connector, RVK stairconnections, flange connection,weld plates, panel connection

•Kraft Energy Systems, Inc.3330 West 7th StreetFort Worth, TX 76107Contact: Mark Kraft, Karl Kraft,Michael KraftPhone: (81 7) 338-4997Fax: (817) 338-0233Booth: 122Products: Curing systems

•LEAP Software Inc.P.O. Box 16827Tampa, FL 33647Contact: Lee TanasePhone: (800) 451-5327Fax: (813) 980-3642Booth: 8Product: Structural engineeringsoftware

•MC2 — Management ComputerControls5350 Poplar, Ste. 600Memphis, TN 38119Contact: Kevitt Adler

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Phone: (901) 685-6061Fax: (901) 682-61 18Booth: 11 9Product: Estimating software

oMaster Builders, Inc.23700 Chagrin Blvd.Cleveland, OH 44122Contact: Dave Sprague, GregRoache, Della KingPhone: (216) 831-5501Fax:(216)831-6910Booth: 43Products: Concrete chemicals andallied materials

•Meadow Burke Products5110 Santa Fe RoadTampa, FL 33619Contact: Rick PeckPhone: (404) 378-31 75Fax: (404) 373-1804Booths: 102, 103, 104Products: Prestressed concreteequipment and accessories

•Mi-Jack Products3111 West 167th StreetHazel Crest, IL 60429Contact: Michael Lanigan, Jr.Phone: (708) 596-5200Fax: (708) 225-2312Booths: 63 and 64Products: Materials handlingequipment

•Mile High Engineering/SmartCAD9200 W. Cross Drive, Ste. 308Littleton, CO 80123Contact: John W. Han IonPhone: (303) 972-7260Fax: (303) 972-7304Booth: 145Products: Prestress engineeringand software

•Mixer Systems, Inc.190 Simmons AvenuePewaukee, WI 53072Contact: William 0. BolesPhone: (262) 691-3100Fax: (262) 691-3184Booth: 52Products: Hollow-core slab machines,prestressed concrete equipment andaccessories

• Nippon Electric Glass America2604 W. Marshall Drive, Ste. 102Grand Prairie, TX 75050Contact : Michael Driver

Phone: (970) 602-1 740Fax: (970) 602-1 760Booth: 7Products: GFRC materials andequipment

Oklahoma Steel/Iowa Steel & WireP.O. Box 220Highway 70 SouthMadill, OK 73446Contact: Don UlrichPhone: (580) 795-6009Fax: (580) 795-6097Booth: 101Products: Concrete reinforcementand welded wire fabric

•Owens CorningOne Owens Corning ParkwayToledo, OH 3659Contact: Brad JohnsonPhone: (419) 248-6193Fax: (419) 325-1 193Booth: 111Product: Forms

•PCE Elematic Inc.21795 Doral RoadWaukesha, WI 53186Contact: J. Matt CherbaPhone: (262) 798-9777Fax: (262) 798-9776Booth: 31Product: Hollow-core slab machines

•PCI Housing Committee209 W. Jackson Blvd.Chicago, IL 60606Contact: Tony MazzeoPhone: (518) 767-21 16Fax: (518) 767-2183Booth: 152Product: Building systems

•Prestress Supply Inc.1804 W. Lake Parker DriveLakeland, FL 33805Contact: R. Rex HartupPhone: (863) 683-4492Fax: (863) 683-2886Booth: 77Products: Concrete chemicals andallied materials, materials handlingequipment, post-tensioning systems, prestressed concrete equipment and accessories, stressingjacks, strand chucks

•PTAC Consulting Engineers880 N. Reus Street, Ste. 201

Pensacola, FL 32501-3016Contact: William Adrian Lovell, Jr.Phone: (850) 432-8446Fax: (850) 432-9875Booth: 4Product: Graphic software

•RATEC LLC250 Julia Circle NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33706Contact: Mathias ReymannPhone: (727) 363-7732Fax: (727) 363-7463Booths: 98 and 99Products: Building systems, forms,materials handling equipment, prestressed concrete equipment andaccessories

• RexCon7100 Teutonia AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53209-2320Contact: Douglas RuderPhone: (303) 663-3208Fax: (303) 663-3207Booth: 5Products: Concrete batch plantsand controls

•Schwing America, Inc.98 Mill Plain Road, Ste. 1ADanbury, CT 06811Contact: Greg VickersPhone: (703) 733-05 1 5Fax: (703) 733-0704Booths: 131 and 132Products: Materials handlingequipment

•Scott System Inc.1 788 Helena StreetAurora, CO 80011Contact: Dana ScottPhone: (303) 341-1400Fax: (303) 341-1995Booth: 47Products: Building systems, formliners

•Shuttlelift Inc.49 E. Yew StreetP.O. Box 66Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235Contact: Ken DavisPhone: (920) 743-8650Fax: (920) 743-1 522Booth: 9Products: Materials handlingequipment

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•Sika Corporation201 Polito AvenueLyndhurst, NJ 07071Contact: John MurphyPhone: (201) 933-8800Fax: (201) 933-6225Booths: 27 and 28Products: Concrete materials andrestoration technology, solutionsand products for concrete production, repair and protection

•Skako, Inc.7985 Dunbrook Road, #FSan Diego, CA 92126Contact: John LeszczynskiPhone: (855) 271 -7341Fax: (855) 271-0924Booth: 91Products: Twin-shaft mixers, countercurrent mixers, batch plants, controls,materials handling equipment

• Spancrete Machinery CorporationP.O. Box 828Waukesha, WI 53187-0828Contact: Milo Nimmer, EdwardGrossPhone: (414) 290-9000Fax: (414) 290-9130Booths: 50 and 51Products: Building systems, hollow-core slab machines, materialshandling equipment, prestressedconcrete equipmet and accessories

•Spillman Company1701 Moler RoadColumbus, OH 43207Contact: Thomas W. Con iglioPhone: (614) 444-2184Fax: (614) 444-1231Booth: 73Product: Forms

•Splice Sleeve North America Inc.4345 E. Lowell Street, Ste. AOntario, CA 91 761Contact: Ichiro (Mike) KanohPhone: (909) 937-7161Fax: (909) 937-7181Booth: 6Product: Rebar connector

•Strand-Tech Martin, Inc.P.O. Box 2220Summerville, SC 29484

Contact: Terry JohnsonPhone: (904) 266-3258Fax: (904) 65 3-1 707Booths: 107 and 108Product: Post-tensioning systems,prestressed concrete equipmentand accessories, prestressing steels

•Standley Batch Systems, Inc.505 Aquamsi StreetCape Girardeau, MO 63703Contact: Joe VernierPhone: (800) 325-8084Fax: (573) 334-3704Booth: 24Products: Literature and video formaterials handling equipment, colordispensing systems and pan mixers

•Sumitomo/SWPC/S W Sales125 Belle Forest Circle, Ste. 205Nashville, TN 37221Contact: H. Wm. (Bill) GaskillPhone: (61 5) 662-48 1 1Fax: (615) 662-5053Booth: 38Products: Prestressing steels

.Superior Walls of America, Ltd.937 East Earl RoadNew Holland, PA 17557Contact: L. Scott ShumanPhone: (800) 452-9255Fax: (717) 351 -9263Booth: 29Products: Building systems, franchiser

•Teka Equipment Corporation4104 Holland Blvd., Ste. 101Chesapeake, VA 23323Contact: Mike MuellerPhone: (757) 558-8846Fax: (757) 558-8847Booth: 147Products: Concrete mixers

•TrefilArbed, Inc.823 Third AvenueNew York, NY 10022Contact: Allan Mottel, Peter SchumannPhone: (212) 940-3513Fax: (212) 832-5934Booth: 10Products: Prestressing steels

• Tucker’s Machine & Steel Services,Inc.P.O. Box 492810

Leesburg, FL 34749-2810Contact: Don GalbreathPhone: (352) 787-3157Fax: (352) 365-1 732Booths: 96 and 97Products: Forms, maeriais handlingequipment, prestressed concreteequipment and accessories

•Turmac, Inc.2555 NW NicolaiPortland, OR 97210Contact: Keith DartPhone: (503) 222-1259Fax: (503) 222-1 670Booths: 1 and 2Products: Materials handlingequipment, mixers and automation

•TYCSA6620 Riverside DriveMetarie, LA 70003Contact: Giles BrownPhone: (504) 455-8755Fax: (504) 455-8284Booth: 23Products: Prestressing Steels

• Ultra-Span Technologies, Inc.1221 Sherwin RoadWinnipeg, ManitobaCanada R3H OV1Contact: Chuck FortierPhone: (204) 694-6666Fax: (204) 694-6204Booths: 126, 127, and 128Products: Hollow-core slab machines

•Vapor Energy USA11500 47th Street, N.Clearwater, FL 33762Contact: Terry O’BrienPhone: (850) 206-6610Fax: (850) 492-9114Booth: 139Products: Prestressed concreteequipment and accessories, concretecuring

•Voss Engineering, Inc.6965 N. Hamlin AvenueLincolnwood, IL 60712Contact : Glenn A. AdamsPhone: (847) 673-8900Fax: (847) 673-1408Booth: 3Products: Structural bearings

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Academic registrations are available to Professors who submita letter from their college verifying full time academic status. (Students please contact PCI.)

NON-MEMBER REGISTRATIONA. Architects, engineers, others, except those described in B below $575 $650B. Individuals employed by non-member firms manufacturing precast!

prestressed concrete, or non-member suppliers to the industry.. $840 $915ONE-DAY REGISTRATION* for those qualifying under 1,2, 3, and4A above (Does not include Tuesday Dinner Party)*Indicate day attending LI Sun. $75 LI Mon. $230 LI Tues. $230 LI Wed. $230

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