The PCA, Southeast Region recognizes the important role that the civil engineering, architectural and building construction academic community plays in  the future of the construction industry. Therefore, it is our desire to develop and maintain a working relationship with professors and students. This is accomplished through various programs and services offered by our association and member companies. Thru these programs, we offer: Expert speakers for class lectures Student tours of cement and ready mix plants Please take time to browse our entire website to learn more about us and take advantage of the many services we offer.   Check out our Student Competition page       Classroom Resources:   Concrete Research Library 2008 Edition PCA # DVD021 This is an updated searchable compendium of more than 1,200 PCA concrete research reports from 1916 to 2008. A New Stone Age: The Making of Portland Cement PCA # CD052 This mini-CD offers a basic introduction to how cement is made and its importance as the key ingredient in concrete. Includes step-by-step discussion of the cement-making process and explains concrete’s preeminence as a building material, emphasizing its versatility and quality. Concrete Floors on Ground PCA # EB075 Long-term performance of concrete floors is no accident. Various factors affecting slab thickness and other design elements such as joints and subgrade considerations need attention. Geared to designers, this expanded fourth edition describes the design, construction, and repair of concrete floors on ground emphasizing attaining the best possible balance among service requirements, cost, and maintenance. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures PCA # EB001 The fully revised 15th edition published in 2011 highlights the many advances that have occurred in the past decade while providing a concise, current reference on the fundamentals of concrete technology and construction. This book is a “must have” for anyone involved with concrete.     2009 Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures - 14th Edition - CD Version PCA # CD100 Now on CD, this definitive reference provides chapter by chapter PowerPoint presentations on concrete technology.     PCA Notes on ACI 318-08 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete with Design Applications PCA #EB708 PCA Notes on ACI 318-08 will help you apply the provisions of ACI 318-05 to the design and construction of concrete structures.   Pervious Concrete Pavement PCA #EB302 This introduction to pervious concrete pavements reviews its applications and engineering properties, including environmental benefits, structural properties, and durability. Both hydraulic and structural design of pervious concrete pavements are discussed, as well as construction techniques. Pervious Concrete: Hydrological Design and Resources CD - 2007 Edition PCA # CD063 A timely update to the useful reference tool on pervious concrete. Filled with technical and promotional resources materials addressing specifying, proportioning, production, and placement of pervious concrete. Exploring the Art of Concrete PCA #CD028 This CD on architectural and decorative concrete provides an extensive compilation of resources describing what it is, how to produce it, where to use it, and the advantages associated with its use. Includes hundreds of images of decorative concrete. StreetPave ACPA #SW03 The latest in thickness design technology for streets and local road pavements. This software utilizes new engineering analyses to produce optimized concrete pavement thicknesses for city, municipal, county, and state roadways. [Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista compatible] Concrete Pavement Analyst NRMCA #2PCPAS This parking area design and costing software has been developed to quantify the differences between concrete and asphalt pavements.   StructurePoint Software All prices are in USD, based on new purchase of stand-alone licenses. Network licensing, upgrade pricing, quantity discounts and educational versions are available. Contact StructurePoint for more information on pricing. spSlab - For the analysis and design of reinforced concrete slab systems. spBeam - For analysis, design, and investigation of reinforced concrete beams and one-way slab systems. spWall - For the design and analysis of reinforced concrete walls, tilt-up walls, and precast architectural and load-bearing panels. spColumn - For the design and investigation of reinforced concrete column sections. spMats - Analyzes foundation mats, combined footings, or slabs on grade. spFrame - General purpose structural analysis program for two- and three-dimensional structures subject to static loads.		The PCA-SE University program covers universities and colleges in the southeast region of the United States: Alabama Carolinas Delaware Georgia Kentucky Maryland/DC Mississippi Tennessee Virginia West Virginia If you have an interest, please contact Wanda Hatfield at the PCA, Southeast Region at (770) 497-0079.   2011 University Professor Workshop 2011 PCA Professors' Workshop August 1-5, 2011 PCA Headquarters Skokie, IL REGISTRATION FORM The 2011 PCA Professors' Workshop this year will be offered in a new format combining buildings, bridges, materials, and pavement all in one week. This enables the professors to take full advantage of all the resources available for each subject as it pertains to their curriculum. Registration fee is $250. Engineering and Economics of Concrete buildings Design of Concrete Bridges by the AASHTO LRFD Concrete Materials Design, Construction, and Performance of Concrete Pavements. Attendance is limited to 50 professors on a first come, first served basis. NATIONAL CO-SPONSORS: The Center for Advanced Cement-Based Materials (ACBM) American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI) Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) Expanded Shale, Clay, and Slate Institute (ESCSI) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (NCPTEC) National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute(PCI) Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) Portland Cement Association Education Foundation (PCAEF) Portland Cement Association (PCA)   Student Competitions Concrete Thinking for a Sustainable World 2008-09 Student Competition Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and Portland Cement Association (PCA) ACI Student Competitions ACI's nationally recognized student competitions give students the opportunity to participate in interesting and educational concrete projects Other Student Competitions PCA 2011 Research Fellowship Call for Nominations Fellowships are open to any student, in the US and Canada, completing studies toward a masters or doctoral degree from an institution of higher education within Canada or the United States that is accredited by a regional or national agency. The applicant must pursue graduate study in an engineering, science, material science, or architectural program. Each fellowship includes a $20,000 stipend paid to the university to cover tuition, residence, research materials, equipment, study materials, related educational expenses, and does not include payment for institutional overhead. Applications must be received by January 15, 2011. Click here for more information PCA Contact Steve Kosmatka  (847) 972-9164,         For additional resources, visit PCA's Bookstore