(Bottom left) Jim Ayala, Program Chair and Chapter Vice President, enjoys lunch while
(top right) guest speaker Clay Slocum, PE, gets ready to begin his presentation.
Our program on October 14 was the first luncheon in many years, as we normally host evening events. The Chapter Board wanted to offer a daytime alternative to events that often last well into the evening, and can impact the following day's work. We also appreciate that industry professionals would often prefer to go home from a long day at work rather than attend an evening event.
Thank you to our attendees and to Guest Speaker Clay Slocum.
Program: Cementitious (but not just concrete) Engineering Solutions
How do we choose the proper path for a project? Clay Slocum described the cementitious solutions currently being developed with the support of CNCA's engineering team. Traditional concrete represents only a small portion of the pathway options. The attendees learned more about the leading cement applications that are experiencing increased adoption and widespread industry interest.
Many engineers are familiar with some trench backfill and pavement solutions, but few know them all. Clay discussed new methods in road recycling, permeable pavements, and more. His presentation showed what happens to concrete when we remove each main ingredient—rocks, sand, cement, or water—and how it affects structures like dams, roads, levees, walls, foundations, and fire-resistant buildings.
The ulimate goal of effective Cementitious Engineering Solutions is simple:
Guest Speaker:
Clay Slocum, PE
Pavements Engineer
California Nevada Cement Association
Clay Slocum became CNCA's Northern California/Northern Nevada pavements engineer in January 2014 and is based in Chico, California. He supports municipalities, engineers, and developers with technical expertise, education, and resources on cement and concrete for streets, roads, and parking areas. Clay is experienced with various concrete applications and participates in local groups such as ASCE, ACI, SNCA, and APWA.