Project Updates

Research & Development

2022 Projects

RD.01-3

Efficient Utilization of Non-Compliant Aggregate Through Hydrocarbon [...]

Armen Amirkhanian,

University of Alabama

Efficient Utilization of Non-Compliant Aggregate Through Hydrocarbon [...]

RD.03-8

Investigate High Dosage of Admixtures on Concrete Durability [...]

Abdullah Ahmed Laskar,

Jadavpur University & BHEL

Investigate High Dosage of Admixtures on Concrete Durability [...]

RD.02-5

Enhance the Use of Carbon Fibers in Civil Infrastructure

Barzin Mobasher,

Arizona State University

Enhance the Use of Carbon Fibers in Civil Infrastructure

RD.03-4

Investigate High Dosage of Admixtures on Concrete Durability [...]

Mehdi Khanzadeh Moradllo,

Temple University

Investigate High Dosage of Admixtures on Concrete Durability [...]

2023 Projects

RD23.05-04

Study and Improve on Fire Endurance/Resistance of Polymer [...]

Venkatesh Kodur,

Michigan State University

RD23.04-05

Conduct State of the Art and Develop Recommendations [...]

Kevin Walsh,

University of Notre Dame

RD23.02-03

The Use of Synthetic Macrofibers to Improve Crack [...]

Behrouz Shafei,

Iowa State University

RD23.06-04

Develop Plan for Fire Testing FRP Structural Concrete

Venkatesh Kodur,

Michigan State University

RD23.01-02

Proposed Testing and Acceptance Criteria for GFRP Bar [...]

Mahmut Ekenel,

ICC-ES

RD23.03

Research Project to Investigate ICF Wall Construction [...]

Shamim Rashid Sumar,

NRMCA

2024 Projects

RD24.10

Effect of Carbon-Negative Carbon Black on Concrete Properties

Sanjeev Kumar,

Norfolk State University

RD24.07

Development of Design and Utilization Guidelines of Carbon-Textile [...]

Akram Jawdhari,

South Dakota State University

RD24.04

Investigate the Use of Reinforced Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) [...]

Anand J. Puppala,

Texas A&M University

RD24.01

Advancing the Seismic Performance and Design of GFRP-Reinforced [...]

Yi Shao,

McGill University

RD24.09

3D-Printed Polymer Concrete-By-Design

Mahmoud Reda Taha,

University of New Mexico

RD24.06

Development and Characterization of Ultra-High-Performance [...]

Srinivas Allena,

Cleveland State University

RD24.03

Experimental Investigation on GFRP Piles Behavior in Sand [...]

Kemal Celik,

New York University, Abu Dhabi

RD24.08

Development of Guidelines for Utilizing Nanotechnology [...]

Weina Meng,

Stevens Institute of Technology

RD24.05

Structural Response of Artificial Coral Reef FRP-Reinforced Slab [...]

Konstantin Sobolev,

Concreteology & Reef Life Foundation

RD24.02

Material Specifications to Implement Polyolefin Resins for use in FRP [...]

Brahim Benmorkane,

Sherbrooke University

2025 Projects

RD25.02

Phase 2 Fire Testing of Reinforced Concrete Members [...]

Michigan State University

Advocacy & Awareness

2022 Projects

AA.02 Part 2

Conduct International Conference and Show for GFRP [...]

NEx

AA.02 Part 1

Conduct International Conference and Show for GFRP [...]

NEx

AA.01

Conduct FRP Rebar Workshop and Advocacy within One [...]

NEx

2023 Projects

AA23.07

Advocate and Showcase NM Applications During World [...]

NEx

AA23.03

Developing Monthly Webinar Series on Nonmetallic [...]

NEx and

American Concrete Institute

AA23.06

Advocate and Showcase NM Applications During TRB [...]

NEx

AA23.01

ACI CODE-440.11 Chapter Talk Development

American Concrete Institute

AA23.02

Develop ACI CODE-440.11 Seminar Series

American Concrete Institute

AA23.04

ACI Spring Convention 2023: GFRP Design Workshop/FRP [...]

NEx

AA23.05

ACI Fall Convention 2023: FRP Sheets (Surface Mounted [...]

NEx

2024 Projects

AA24.05

CAMX/JEC/ Similar Composite-Expo

NEx

AA24.08

Carbon footprint study of GFRP rebar in pre-engineered applications

Rudolf Seracino,

North Carolina State University

AA24.03

ACI Spring Convention 2024

NEx

AA24.09

World of Concrete

NEx

AA24.06

Building Official Education for ACI Code-440.11

ACI

AA24.02

IRF Non-Metallic Webinar Series (8 Webinars)

IRF

AA24.10

Concrete Foundation Association Convention

NEx

AA24.04

ACI Fall Convention 2024

NEx

AA24.01

International Road Federation (IRF) student scholarship (3 students)

IRF

2025 Projects

AA25.08

JEC 2025

NEx

AA25.03

ACI Fall Convention 2025

NEx

AA25.07

Design Manual for ACI CODE 440.13

American Concrete Institute

AA25.02

ACI Spring Convention 2025

NEx

AA25.04

World of Concrete

NEx

AA25.01

Increase Awareness of ACI Code 440.11

American Concrete Institute

Standards & Guidelines

2022 Projects

SG.00

Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook

William Gold,

American Concrete Institute

SG.03

Develop Guideline, Recommended Practice Design Guideline [...]

William Gold,

American Concrete Institute

SG.01

Develop Design and Selection Standards/Guidelines for NM [...]

Francisco De Caso,

University of Miami

SG.04

Develop Specific Standards and Specification for Polymer [...]

Nick Carino,

Private Consultant

2023 Projects

SG23.04-01

Develop Guideline and Materials Specification for FRP Composite [...]

Francisco De Caso,

University of Miami

SG23.01-05

Develop Polymer Soil Stabilization Code and Include [...]

Anand J. Puppala,

Texas A&M University

SG23.03-01

Develop Guideline and Materials Specification for FRP Dowels

Peter Taylor,

Iowa State University

SG23.05

Develop Design and Selection Guidelines for NM [...]

Francisco De Caso,

University of Miami

SG23.02-01

Develop Guideline and Materials Specification for Bendable [...]

Victor Li,

University of Michigan

2024 Projects

SG24.06

Develop Design and Selection Guidelines for NM Pultruded Structures [...]

Francisco De Caso,

University of Miami

SG24.03

Develop Code Language for Adhesive GFRP Anchors for Concrete Structures [...]

Jeffrey S. West,

WJE

SG24.05

Development of Design Specifications for Polymer Concrete Structures

Shreya Vemuganti,

University of Oklahoma

SG24.04

Guidelines for the use of Non-Metallic Piles in Varying Soil Conditions

Andrew K. Loff,

Axcess LLC

2025 Projects

SG25.10

Integration of FRP Reinforcement into the 2028 TMS 402/602 Building Code

SGH

SG25.05

Development of Code Language for the Design of Concrete Members Not Addressed by ACI-440-11-22

University of Miami

SG25.08

Development of Guidelines for applications of polymer concrete

Illinois State University

SG25.02

Development of a Guideline for Detecting FRP Reinforcing Bars in Concrete

University of Ottawa

SG25.07

Develop Design Guidelines for gratings and handrails

Frost Engineering

Professional Development

2022 Projects

PD.03

Develop a Certification Program for Technicians, Engineers [...]

John Nehasil,

American Concrete Institute

2023 Projects

PD23.01

ACI CODE-440.11 Certificate Program Development

American Concrete Institute

PD23.03-02

Develop a 5-Day Course for Nonmetallic in Building [...]

Ayman S. Mosallam,

University of California, Irvine

PD23.02-02

Develop and Deliver Introductory Material (Guest Lecture) [...]

David Lange

2024 Projects

PD24.07

NEx Special Issue in ACI Materials Journal: Effect of nonmetallic [...]

NEx

PD24.03

Delivering Training & Awareness on Nonmetallic [ ...]

NEx

PD24.06

NEx Special Issue in ACI Materials Journal

NEx

PD24.02

Virtual Seminar on Concrete 3D Printing Education [...]

NEx

PD24.04

Conduct One Day In-Person Seminar for Designing using [...]

NEx

PD24.01

Virtual Seminar on Usage of CFRP for Repair & Strengthening

NEx

2025 Projects

PD25.02

Two one-day virtual conference on Nonmetallics

NEx