Dear Colleagues
As the leader of the Structural Concrete focus area at the Cement and Concrete Institute it is my responsibility to provide services to assist you in the design and construction of concrete structures and to inform you of new developments in the use of structural concrete.
The role of the structural engineer today involves a significant understanding of both static and dynamic loading, and the structures and materials that are available to resist them. The complexity and size of modern structures often requires a great deal of creativity and a better understanding of the materials available to the engineer in order to ensure the structures support and resist the loads they are subjected to and that they remain durable and well preserved for their intended life span.
As a structural engineer I am aware of the unique challenges our profession and the building industry are currently facing in South Africa, over and above the constraints of materials shortages, building costs, shortage of financial funding and a dire lack of skills. The challenge is to remain committed to providing value- added projects to clients and adding a positive contribution to the environment. In the future all decisions will have to be based on providing sustainable solutions which must include the benefits provided by the use of sustainable materials such as concrete.
May I remind you of the continuous commitment of the Cement and Concrete Institute to the industry by offering you free technical advice; an interactive website with information downloads; access to our extensive library collection and databases; publications and our other information resources.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to attend one of our free CPD presentations; participate in one of our structural or concrete technology courses, need information, assistance or advice. I look forward to being of service to you and our industry.
Gary Theodosiou
This section of the website is aimed specifically at the Structural Engineering industry. Use the website to:
-download the Structural software - RC spreadsheets and Concept
-obtain information on upcoming seminar and activities
-obtain advice on the design and construction of concrete structures
-search the information Centre database
-find training courses related to concrete structures and concrete technology
-find publications on the subject
For forthcoming conferences click here
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