SCPA works with universities and colleges in the southeast region of the United States, which includes AL, GA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA and WV.
SCPA 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
American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) nationally recognized student competitions, offered in cooperation with the ACI Student Activities Committee, give students the opportunity to participate in interesting and educational concrete projects. [ More ]
PCA Literature
Concrete Floors on Ground
PCA Code # EB075.04
This expanded fourth edition describes the design, construction, and repair of concrete floors on ground for a variety of floor classifications. The approach described emphasizes attaining the best possible balance among service requirements, cost, and maintenance.
Design & Control of Concrete Mixtures 17th Edition
PCA Code # BK-1
Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition is the definitive guide for engineers, contractors, producers, instructors, and students. This new edition reflects the latest advances in concrete technology and highlights concrete’s contribution to sustainability.
PCA Notes on ACI 318-11 Building Code
PCA Code # EB712
The twelfth edition of this classic PCA resource has been updated to reflect code changes introduced in the latest version of Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, ACI 318-11. These notes will help users apply code provisions related to the design and construction of concrete structures. Each chapter of the manual starts with a description of the latest code changes.
Pervious Concrete Pavement
PCA Code # EB302
Learn how to recharge groundwater and minimize stormwater runoff with one of PCA’s best-selling publications on the increasingly popular practice of porous concrete pavements. This introduction to pervious concrete reviews its applications, structural properties and durability, and environmental benefits.
PCA Professors’ Workshop is designed to provide faculty in engineering, architecture, and construction management programs the tools to teach the latest developments in concrete design, construction, and materials. The week-long session includes networking opportunities to exchange ideas with professors from many universities, demonstrations by software vendors, and free resource materials.
This year’s VIRTUAL workshop is scheduled for July 19-21, 2021, at the Portland Cement Association in Skokie, Illinois. [ More ]
PCA Research Fellowship Program
These fellowships are open to any U.S. student completing studies toward a masters or doctoral degree from an institution of higher education within 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 $35,000 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 March 31, 2021. [ More ]
Design Software
StreetPave12
Structural Design Software for Street and Road Concrete Pavements (StreetPave12) is available as a free download and may be used without a license for up-to 30 days. After the 30-day trial period, you will need to purchase a license to continue using your copy of StreetPave12.
Click here for more info on StreetPave 12 . . .
StructurePoint Concrete Software
STRUCTUREPOINT, formerly the Engineering Software Group of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) is a dedicated team of engineering professionals committed to the following principles:
Excellence: Delivering world-class software solutions for the analysis and design of concrete buildings, bridges and structures that are accurate, reliable, and user friendly.
Continuous Improvement:Creating on-going enhancements to our engineering software programs – maintaining our suite of programs as cost effective productivity tools that utilize the latest computer technology and engineering design codes and standards.
Service: Providing the highest level of customer service and technical support to our civil structural engineers – creating long term relationships by providing solutions that help our customers to be more successful and profitable.
For additional information, please contact our office at (770) 282-8380.
