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Explore the evolution of concrete from the early 20th century to cutting-edge self-healing technology. Join the 2012 Concrete Summit and discover the future of quality concrete paving.
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Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Statewide Materials Presentation Michael San Angelo P.E.
CONCRETE-OUR PAST-OUR FUTURE SALMON CREEK DAM 1912 Juneau, AK
CONCRETE-OUR PAST-OUR FUTURE ANCHORAGE THE BEGINING OF A CITY 1917 Decoration Day Parade 4th Avenue
CONCRETE-OUR PAST-OUR FUTURE Portland Cement Association—1918 Makes Possible efficient economical operation of Motor Trucks… that stand up to heavily loaded trucks traveling at High Speeds.
CONCRETE-OUR PAST-OUR FUTURE Concrete Sidewalks 4th Ave. 1918
CONCRETE-OUR PAST-OUR FUTURE Anchorage Incorporated 1920
CONCRETE-OUR PAST-OUR FUTURE 1920’s Advertisement Simple Directions Making the Best Concrete Free Information
CONCRETE-OUR PAST-OUR FUTURE Hurricane Gulch North End Of the Bridge 1922
ART DECO ERA 1930’s MEDUSA WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT Integrity ∙ Excellence ∙ Respect
Anchorages First Paved Street R.H. STOCK & COMPANY 1938--LOW BIDDER PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION CONSTRUCTION BEGIN SUMMER 1939
4TH AVENUE CONSTRUCTION R.H. STOCK & COMPANY EQUIPMENT: Moved in by Steamship • Concrete Batch Plant • Paver • 10 Ton Roller • Tractors • Trucks • and Materials
PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION 1946 AIR-ENTRAINMENT Integrity ∙ Excellence ∙ Respect
THE FUTURE IS AROUND THE BEND---- EVERY RIDE A REST! IT’S ALL GLIDE, NO BOUNCE NEW-TYPE CONCRETE WHATS NEXT? Integrity ∙ Excellence ∙ Respect
CONCRETE-OUR FUTURE This Self-healing Concrete Repairs itself with Bacteria! Dutch mix-ceramic pods filled with spores and when the concrete cracks --water seeps in--they come alive! and form calcite-heals ½ mm cracks!!!
WELCOME 2012 CONCRETE SUMMIT CONCRETE PAVING ALLIANCE Co-CHAIRS: SCOTT GARTIN P.E. & XAVIER CONNIRAD SCHLEE They will guide you to: Your Future in Quality Concrete