ACI Central Texas Chapter

02/09/2026

🚧 Upcoming Chapter Meeting – Thursday, February 12th 🚧

We’re excited to host the American Concrete Institute's Gregory Zeisler, P.E. for an informative presentation entitled, “Specifications for Structural Concrete.”

During the meeting, Greg will hold a random drawing for one-year free digital subscription or membership to ACI, a $249 - $859 value!

📌 Presentation Overview
Greg will cover how to properly use reference specifications to enhance project specifications and minimize the amount of specification editing required for a project. Significant changes and updates to ACI 301 that help specifiers and contractors place more durable and resilient concrete structures will also be presented. These changes not only address some new issues, such as changes in minimum cementitious content, but also coordinate ACI 301-20 with the requirement of ACI 318-19.

Topics covered in this presentation include:
▪️ What are ACI specifications
▪️ Common features of ACI specifications, using ACI 301
▪️ Summary of the ACI 301 checklists
▪️ Important upgrades in ACI 301-20

👤 About the Speaker
Gregory Zeisler, PE, is an Engineer with American Concrete Institute and has been with the organization since 2009. He works with several technical committees as staff liaison, including ACI 318, and is the secretary for the ACI 318 code committee. Greg has several years of structural design experience in parking and retail facilities, working previously as a Structural Engineer with Durrant. He received his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and his MS in Civil Engineering from Purdue University; he is a licensed professional engineer in Indiana and Wisconsin.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 12th
🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Casa Chapala

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and hear directly from one of ACI national's experienced members and learn about important changes to specifications and the code.

09/26/2025

🚧 Upcoming Chapter Meeting – October 9th 🚧

We’re excited to host Dr. Kiran Mohanraj from The Transtec Group, Inc., A Terracon Company for an engaging presentation on: Corridor-Wide Pavement Solutions for the I-35 Capital Express Central Project

📌 Presentation Overview
This session will provide a brief history and overview of I-35 in Austin and the Capital Express corridor, discuss general and project-specific pavement challenges, and highlight innovative solutions to address these issues.

👤 About the Speaker
Dr. Kiran Mohanraj is a pavement engineer and project manager with over 17 years of experience in pavement materials, testing, design, and construction. With a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree from Arizona State University, his expertise spans sustainable and resilient pavements, asphalt binder performance, and the environmental impacts of pavement design.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 9th
🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Casa Chapala

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of Texas’ leading pavement experts and gain insight into one of the most impactful transportation projects in Austin.

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04/03/2025

🔹 ACI Central Texas Chapter – April Meeting Announcement 🔹

📢 Join Us for an Insightful Presentation on Slag Cement!

🔹 Presentation Title: Slag Basics, Utilization, and Case Studies

🔹 Presentation Overview: Dive into the fundamentals of slag cement, its practical applications, and real-world case studies showcasing its role in sustainable construction and transportation. 🌱🚧 Gain valuable insights into its benefits, challenges, and best practices for industry professionals and researchers alike.

👷‍♂️ Featured Speaker: Darren Wilbanks, Technical Service Engineer for Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP, has 10+ years in the concrete industry and 5+ years specializing in cement technology. His expertise in cement science and slag cement utilization makes him a key resource for professionals looking to expand their knowledge.

🏗️ Don't miss this opportunity to gain industry insights and network with fellow concrete professionals!

📩 Register Today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEhQ7is8

🔹 ACI Central Texas Chapter – April Meeting Announcement 🔹 📢 Join Us for an Insightful Presentation on Slag Cement! 🔹 Presentation Title: Slag Basics, Utilization, and Case Studies 🔹 Presentation Overview: Dive into the fundamentals of slag cement, its practical applications, and re...

01/09/2025

Join us next week for the 'Building Officials Webinar Series' free webinar, "Cold Weather Concrete"🌟

📅DATE: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
🕰️TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

➡️Register Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6322442988027078236

01/09/2025

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🚀 The ACI Central Texas Chapter is starting the year strong! And we want you to attend our January Meeting. 🔍 Join us for a deep dive into the crucial…

07/29/2024

📢MARK YOUR CALENDARS!📢

TACA's 2024-2025 Event Schedule is filling up! Make sure you Save the Date on your calendars and keep following us for updates & registration openings!

📆 Oct 24-25: - Registration is Open! Learn more, book your hotel, and register at https://buff.ly/46jUJtO
📆 Feb 18-20, 2025: Capitol Day & Short Course - We have combined Capitol Day and Short Course into one week! Join us at the Texas Capitol for a day of advocating, then stay for a day of learning!
📆June 11-13, 2025: TACA's 71st Annual Meeting - We know it's 10 months away but put it on your calendar now so you don't miss TACA's biggest event of the year!

We can't wait to see you!

05/09/2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joe Dan Johnson. He passed peacefully in evening of May 7, 2024, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe Dan was a pillar of the concrete industry in Central Texas and a core member of the Central Texas Chapter ACI. He selflessly dedicated his time, energy, and knowledge to the promotion and use of concrete in the area. He is known not only in Central Texas, but in all areas of the state as well as several areas of the country. He spent the last 18 years in the Austin area as a Senior Sales Representative for Sika Corporation. Joe Dan will be remembered for his generosity, his humor, and his love for people, even if he only met them a few times. We all know him as a concrete guru; however, he was also a loving husband to his wife of 26 years, Dana, and a proud father to their daughter Jody. He was a trusted advisor and a mentor to many individuals along the way in his career. He was also a true friend to anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Please join us in sending his family condolences and prayers as they navigate this difficult time.

Details of his arrangements will be forthcoming.

03/14/2024

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Let's take a moment to appreciate its practical applications in engineering, particularly in construction with reinforced concrete! Engineers use the mathematical constant π to calculate the circumference and areas of circular structures like columns and footings.

How do you use the mathematical constant π??

02/27/2024

Members of Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association, producers, laboratories, and Texas universities, check out this year’s Lightweight Concrete Competition! See the post and link below for details!!

🏆 Enter Our 2024 Lightweight Concrete Competition🏆

Showcase your company's innovative technologies, mix design, and competitive spirit by entering TACA's newly revised Lightweight Concrete Competition! Participation is open to all producer companies, as well as laboratories and universities in Texas.

Enter for a chance to win $500!! Learn more and enter at https://buff.ly/423AIpi

02/20/2024