Connections - June 2018: Vol. 19

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Vol 17 | Issue 1 | June 2018

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As the Australian Iron and Steel Industry grows, it is important to keep up to date on key advancements, research and events. Connections not only keeps industry stakeholders informed about important developments, but also acts as a time capsule for the progression of the industry. This edition features a contribution from Assoc. Prof Muhammad Hadi and Ahmed Al-Tikrite, from the University of Wollongong, on the influence of including waste steel fibre on the mechanical properties of reactive powder concrete. With the seven-year initiative entering its final year in 2019, we take a look back at projects by the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living (CRC-LCL). Their work has focused on collaborative innovations, delivering outcomes to government and industry participants as well as the wider community. The ASA is proud to have worked in collaboration with the CRCLCL on a recent project aiming to perfect geopolymer concrete for use in coastal construction applications.

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In global news, the EU has landed in the 21st spot in the Climate Change Performance Indicator (CCPI) rankings. This highlights the urgency for the Union to increase their ambition and improve policies around climate change. We have a look at what this means for the European Union.

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Editorial Influence of Including Waste Steel Fibre on the Mechanical Properties of Reactive Powder Concrete NSA: Celebrating 100 Years The Final Days of the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living (CRC-LCL) UNSW - High Density Breakwater Armour Units EU Ranked Behind India and Brazil on Climate Action Equipment Manufacturers Stress Compliance with OSHAs Silica Dust Deadline Update: Albion Park Bypass Australian Steel Mill Services and Edw.C.Levy Co Centennial Celebrations Construction Material Industry Conference 2018 fib 2018 Congress Concrete 2019 International Stewardship Forum World of Concrete 2018 In Memory: Ed Haber Membership Survey Reminder + We need your content asap

Craig Heidrich attended a number of recent industry events on behalf of the ASA. The International Stewardship Forum was held in Sydney in April, providing great networking and educational opportunities. Across the globe, Craig attended World of Concrete held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in January, which exceeded expectations as the largest World of Concrete in nine years. There are also a number of upcoming international industry events with the fib 2018 Congress to be held in October in Melbourne, the Construction Material Industry Conference (CMIC18) in September 2018 and Concrete 2019 both due to be held at the brand new International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. We have also relocated to our new office at Unit 5, 41-47 Five Islands Road, Port Kembla NSW 2505. Our phone numbers and email addresses remain the same at 02 4258 0160 and info@asa-inc.org.au. Finally, The Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association (ASA) would like to thank all members for your ongoing support and commitment. We wish you all the best and look forward to the next Connections publication later this year.

CONNECTIONS EDITORIAL TEAM | June 2018 Edition

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Connections is published by the ASA The Australasian (Iron & Steel) Slag Association Wollongong NSW 2500 Phone: 02 4258 0160 Fax: 02 4258 0169 Email: info@asa-inc.org.au Web: www.asa-inc.org.au Executive Director: Craig Heidrich Editor: Emma Bruce Design: 101 Design Contributors: Ahmed Al-Tikrite, Muhammad N.S. Hadi, Aiden Chilcott, Emma Bruce, Carol Wilson, Craig Heidrich, Gavin Tory, John Hodgkinson Connections is a biannual publication with an online circulation of 1500 copies

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