Tag: Concrete

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research & Communications Coordinator During the past six decades, fly ash, a powdery byproduct from burning coal in power plants, has been used as an additive to concrete that makes up our roads, bridges, and even buildings. It has helped make concrete stronger, durable, and sustainable. Fly ash availability and […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research Coordinator/Communications University of Florida Associate Professor Chris Ferraro attended the annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) meeting in Washington, D.C., in January, serving as a panelist during a workshop on Low-Carbon Concrete. Ferraro also achieved a professional milestone and was elected a member of the American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., Research Coordinator, UFTI The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Student Chapter at UF recently organized a hands-on certification event, allowing students to acquire an ACI Field Technician Grade 1 Certification. This five-year certification equips students with practical fieldwork knowledge, making graduates competitive for internships or jobs. “We decided to organize this event […]