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Code and Standard Changes in Precast Concrete Design
Host: Wayne Kassian, Kassian Dyck & Associates and Kurt Ruhland, MTE Consultants
Wayne Kassian, Kassian Dyck & Associates highlights changes in the 2024 Standard CSA A23.3:24. Kurt Ruhland, MTE Consultants discusses NBC 2020, Part 4 and changes with respect to concrete structures. 15 minute Question and Answer session at the end of the presentation.
The Design and Manufacture of
Precast Concrete Hollowcore Floors
Host: Wayne Kassian, Mike Bell
A look at the design and manufacture of precast concrete hollowcore floors. Wayne Kassian; P.Eng., M.Sc., Principal Kassian Dyck and Associates, discusses the general methodology with respect to Hollowcore diaphragrns. Mike Bell; Stubbe's Precast, talks about hollowcore design and manufacturing.
Resilient Buildings are Sustainable and Protect Life
Host: Christin Burgess, Karl Truderung
For communities to thrive, the buildings and structures that make up that community must stand up to challenges presented by climate change, severe weather, fire, earthquakes, floods and other natural and human-caused disasters. We cannot change the weather, but we can change how we build: better life safety and more economic security. This presentation will explore ways precast concrete can contribute to durable and resilient precast concrete building envelope enclosures and construct resilient buildings that protect lives, lifestyles and livelihoods.
Les bâtiments résilients sont durables et protègent la vie.
Host: Christin Burgess & Karl Truderung
Pour que les communautés prospèrent, les bâtiments et les structures qui les composent doivent résister aux défis posés par le changement climatique, les intempéries, les incendies, les tremblements de terre, les inondations et d'autres catastrophes naturelles ou causées par l'homme. Nous ne pouvons pas changer le temps, mais nous pouvons changer la façon dont nous construisons : une meilleure sécurité des personnes et une plus grande sécurité économique. Cette présentation explorera les façons dont le béton préfabriqué peut contribuer à des enveloppes de bâtiments durables et résilientes et construire des bâtiments résilients qui protègent les vies, les modes de vie et les moyens de subsistance.
Endless Aesthetic Possibilities
With Formliners & Colour Stains
Host: Ray Clark - Sonny Arora - Dan McBride.
Formliners can be used to create almost any design desired; brick, stone, wood, masonry, photos, mountains or cultural icons. Adding formliners to precast concrete, you are only limited by your imagination. Colour can define form, shape and space. The perfect colour dramatically enhances the visual appeal of a structure. In recent years, colour staining has exploded onto the marketplace and allowed designers to create new innovative designs. Join us to learn more about the use and applications of Formliners and Colour Stains for precast concrete construction.
50 minutes
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Garnitures de fond de moule
et teintures de couleur
Host: CPCI
Les garnitures de fond de moule peuvent être utilisées pour créer presque tous les motifs souhaités : briques, pierres, bois, maçonnerie, photos. Avec des garnitures de fond de moule et du béton préfabriqué, vous n’êtes limité que par votre imagination. La couleur peut définir la forme et l’espace. La couleur appropriée améliore considérablement l’attrait visuel d’une structure. Au cours des dernières années, la coloration à l’aide de teintures a explosé sur le marché, permettant aux concepteurs de créer de nouveaux designs innovants. Apprenez-en plus sur l’utilisation et les applications des garnitures de fond de moule et des teintures de couleur pour la construction préfabriquée en béton.
Architectural Thin Brick Veneer
Host: Steve Kegley
As prefabricated precast concrete has increased in popularity, AEC professionals are regularly incorporating embedded thin brick veneer as the architectural feature of the building envelope. Clay brick has been a staple in the annals of architecture for centuries and this course introduces AEC professionals to a brief history of thin brick manufacturing processes. Also, the course presents a set of guidelines and highlights where prefabricated precast thin brick wall systems have been used.
1:00 hours
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Revêtement préfabriqué architectural de briques minces
Host: Steve Kegley
La popularité du béton préfabriqué ayant augmenté, les professionnels de l’AIC intègrent régulièrement un revêtement de briques minces encastrées comme caractéristique architecturale dans l’enveloppe du bâtiment. La brique en argile est depuis des siècles un élément essentiel des annales de l’architecture et ce cours présente aux professionnels de l’AIC une brève histoire des processus de fabrication des briques minces. Le cours présente également un ensemble de lignes directrices et souligne des exemples d’utilisation de systèmes de murs de béton préfabriqués en briques minces.
50 minutes
Formation continue : À l’issue du cours, le participant reçoit un certificat lui permettant de se qualifier pour des heures de développement professionnel (HDP) ou des unités de formation continue (UFC) ou encore des crédits de formation continue (CFC).
Passive House Total Precast Course - Case Study
Host: Irene Rivera - Jake Cammisoli
An overview of the Putman Family YWCA project in Hamilton Ontario the first mid-rise total precast concrete, passive house building in Canada. The presentation covers the Design Process, Challenges and Solutions, and Special Junction details. There is a 10 minute Q&A at the end of the presentation.
45 minutes
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
ABC Accelerated Building Construction
Host: Ken King, Hanscomb Ltd. PQS
The ABC's of Advanced Sustainable Construction. Precast Concrete - A Paradigm Shift. Ken King discusses several projects using the Advanced Building Construction method and explains the features and benefits. The course will demonstrate how ABC can deliver projects in a safe, time saving, cost effective manner that optimizes resources in labour and material while nearly eliminating waste. The course will also present various examples of projects using Precast Concrete Accelerated Building Construction.
55 minutes
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Integrated Ventilation Solutions Significantly Improve
Air Quality and Reduce Airborne Disease Transmission
Host: Tom Machinchick and Jack Laken
Integrating TermoBuild Technology with the building envelope, precast concrete floors and HVAC system combines four systems: heating, cooling, fresh air ventilation, and thermal energy storage. In addition to elevated efficiency, Integrated Ventilation Design reduces the risk of the spread of infectious diseases by significantly curtailing the recirculation of stale air within the building. This session will substantiate the value of integrated ventilation design. Discover how to position precast concrete hollowcore slabs as a smart, sustainable building material for new construction and retrofits for low-energy or zero net energy intelligent buildings, and more.
52 minutes
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Meet The Precast Experts
Host: Val Sylaj, P.Eng., Ph.D., President, CPCI
Questions, Answers and Discussions on precast concrete challenges with four Precast Concrete Experts. Kurt Ruhland, Okan Duyar, Wayne Kassian, Malcolm Hachborn. Topics include: R-Value, Shear Transfer, Insurance, Inspections, Total Precast Building, Certification, Maintenance, Thermal Bowing, PLC, SMC’s, Mix Designs, Hollowcore, Seismic Zones and more.
1:15 hours
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Systèmes de construction totalement préfabriqués en béton : Une méthode de construction accélérée de bâtiments. (CAB)
Host: Malcolm Hachborn
Les bâtiments préfabriqués et modulaires sont construits hors site, dans un environnement contrôlé, à l’aide de matériaux durables et conçus pour répondre aux mêmes codes, normes et exigences que les installations construites de manière conventionnelle, mais avec l’avantage d’un temps de construction beaucoup plus court. La CAB, la construction accélérée de bâtiments totalement préfabriqués, peut réduire de façon substantielle les délais des projets de construction, raccourcir les périodes de financement et produire un retour sur investissement plus rapide, tout en offrant une gamme illimitée de finitions esthétiques.
56 minutes
Formation continue : À l’issue du cours, le participant reçoit un certificat lui permettant de se qualifier pour des heures de développement professionnel (HDP) ou des unités de formation continue (UFC) ou encore des crédits de formation continue (CFC).
Total Precast High-Rise Buildings:
Design Example
Host: Wayne Kassian, Kurt Ruhland, Tim Harris, Gordon Ingham
This webinar provides an overview of the recent CPCI publication titled: Total Precast High-Rise Buildings – Design Example. The webinar covers the following topics: • Typical Precast Concrete Building Layout • Structural Analysis of the Frame • Design Process and Behaviour of Hollowcore Diaphragms • Structural Analysis and Design of Precast Concrete Walls and Connections
1:00 hours
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Prefab Total Precast Concrete Building Systems:
An Important Method of Accelerated Building Construction
Host: Malcolm Hachborn
Prefab and modular buildings are constructed off-site, in a controlled environment, using durable materials and designed to meet the same codes, standards and requirements as conventionally built facilities – but with the advantage of a much faster construction time. ABC Total Precast Systems can substantially reduce construction project timelines, shorten funding periods, and produce a quicker return on investment all while offering an unlimited array of aesthetics finishes.
44 minutes
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Emission Omissions:
Carbon Accounting Gaps in the Built Environment
Host: Adam Auer: Cement Association of Canada
Taking Concrete Steps to a Carbon Neutral Environment. Adam Auer Vice President, Environment & Sustainability, Cement Association of Canada discusses why “embodied carbon” is becoming more important as buildings become more efficient and the role that the cement and concrete industry is playing to reduce GHG emissions.
56 minutes
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
The Design of Precast Concrete Diaphragms
Host: Wayne A. Kassian, M. SC, P. ENG.
Wayne A. Kassian, M. SC, P. ENG., Kassian Dyck & Associates provides an overview of the behaviour and design of precast concrete floor and roof diaphragms. The general methodology applies to all types of diaphragms, but in particular hollowcore diaphragms are discussed. In addition to discussing diaphragm design and associated connection details, Mr. Kassian highlights seismic design challenges and lessons.
1:21 hours
Continuing Education: Upon Course Completion viewer receives certificate to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Lifter Safety Training
Host: Clint Kilborn; Meadow Burke, Thermomass and Halfen.
Lifter Safety Training - For Precast Plant Personnel. Clint Kilborn; District Sales Manager Precast Meadow Burke, Thermomass and Halfen discusses and displays proper procedures, processes, materials and methods of safe lifting for Precasters.
56 minutes
Upon completion the viewer will be sent a certificate of participation and completion to qualify for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
