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DECEMBER 2016 | 21 Concrete PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSH PARTEE/COURTESY ALTUSGROUP A self-levelling underlayment can be installed from a featheredge to several inches deep, allowing the new system to correct any undulations that might have developed in the concrete. This flat, level substrate provides an ideal surface for most finished floor goods. "Concrete contractors also appreciate the system because they can rough screed the concrete and move on to the next floor," notes Lee. "This saves time and money by eliminating the need for laser screed and power trowel equipment, as well as skilled concrete finishers." T E C H N O L O G Y & I N N O VAT I O N To meet the challenges of specific applications Euclid Chemical concrete admixtures are constantly being developed. The Euclid Chemical Company offers an extensive line of green products that are specific to LEED guidelines. AltusGroup has also recently added a new technol- ogy to its product portfolio; ARCIS, which offers the versatility and resilience of precast with remarkable thinness. Boasting panel depths from 19 millimetres to 51 millimetres, ARCIS ultra-thin precast prestressed technology provides a versatile, lightweight panel that offers the strength and esthetic versatility of concrete. With final installed weights of 46 kg/m2 to 122 kg/m2, ARCIS is helping to change the way people think about architectural precast. ARCIS panels use non-corrosive, high-strength aerospace grade stainless steel prestressing, placed longitudinally and transversely in the panel face to impart strength, crack control and durability, while allowing concrete cover to be minimized. The modu- lar configuration of ARCIS panels allows for flexibility. Thinner, lower weight panels mean a lower cost super- structure, smaller and less expensive cranes or lifts for installation, reduced shipping expenses and more usable space. Jim McKay, national contracts manager, precast con- crete solutions, Armtec, says that licensed AltusGroup members are now proud to offer ARCIS panels. Armtec, in a license agreement with the Fort Miller Co. Inc., is also promoting a Super-Slab System, which places pre- cast slabs directly upon a fully engineered sub-grade surface that provides complete slab support immedi- ately upon installation. After the slabs have been placed, they are structurally interlocked with a unique grouted load transfer system. Complete slab support is achieved when bedding grout is pumped into a bedding grout dis- tribution system that is cast into the bottom of the slabs. Super-Slab is used for continuous and intermit- tent pavement replacement. Slabs are precisely cast to fit curved and super-elevated geometry specific to each location. For peace of mind, over at Interek, a total quality assurance provider, they are offering a Concerto con- crete corrosion monitoring system that provides a variety of options for monitoring the rate of corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. The system accom- modates the challenges of the concrete environment without compromising on sensitivity, resolution or robustness. Corrosion sensors can be incorporated as part of an overall structural health monitoring system or as a standalone system. The measurement systems are matched to a range of probes for permanent burial in concrete. Probes can be installed prior to concrete placement or retrofitted to existing structures. A ARCIS ultra-thin precast prestressed panels from AltusGroup. .ca .ca Member CERTIFIED CPCI – Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute @CPCI_Canada cpci_canada Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) COME VISIT CPCI AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS THIS FALL Find out more about these events at: http://www.cpci.ca/en/about_us/news_events/ Booth # 3 COMING SOON Meeting and Exceeding Building Code Thermal Performance Requirements for Concrete Wall Enclosures - Canada Wide Seminar Series January 2017-March 2017 For more information check out www.cpci.ca in January Session: Session: T152 - Architectural Precast Concrete- A Stunning and Resilient Solution to Your Building Enclosure Aesthetics, presented by Bob Fedchyshyn, President Nawkaw Canada and Brian Hall, CPCI, December 1, 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm, South Building. Construct Canada 2016 Conference and Expo November 30- December 2, 2016 Toronto, ON Session: W150- The Art in Concrete, Unique developments in the integration of art engravings in concrete with Artist Christopher Griffin, demonstrating the artistic and technical process of concrete engravings and sculptures, including related contract logistics. November 30, 9:00 am to 10:15 am, South Building. Session: W151 - Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and the new LEED 4.0 presented by Jamie Meil, Research Principal, Athena Sustainable Materials Institute, November 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Room 710, South Building. Session: T151 - Modern Building Enclo- sures- Implementing the New Energy Standards presented by Alex Lukachko, Principal RDH Building Science Inc. and the Regional Manager for Ontario, December 1, 10:30 am to noon, South Building. Fibrwrap Cons.indd 1 2016-11-14 11:24