Conference Sessions
Below Freezing, Above Standard: A Comparative Analysis of CSA and ACI Stipulations on Cold Weather Concreting
Date & Time:
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
Duration:
50 minutes
Location:
Pegasus Room C
Registration:
$50 plus hst
Description
Cold weather concreting introduces unique risks from retarded setting times to potential strength loss that demand strict adherence to national and international standards. This presentation provides a focused, comparative analysis of the current practices, requirements and recommendations of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and American Concrete Institute (ACI) relevant guides and codes for cold weather concreting. The presentation will highlight critical differences in areas such as materials selection, thermal control, protection periods, and strength requirements.
Presented by
Ahmed Soliman, Executive Officer, Concrete Manitoba
Ahmed Yasien Soliman, Ph.D., P.Eng. is the current Executive Officer of Concrete Manitoba, where he is responsible for all technical and marketing aspects of the ready-mixed concrete industry in Manitoba. With a combined academic and industrial background spanning 13 years, Ahmed has specialized in concrete materials science and structural engineering including the design and repair of concrete structures. He is actively involved in the ACI-Manitoba chapter and Sustainable Building Manitoba as a director.
Ahmed earned his Ph.D. from the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Manitoba. Before this, he obtained his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from Cairo University in Egypt.
Sponsored by:
Concrete Manitoba