CRSI Committees
Bar Supports
Purpose:
To develop recommendations for the use of bar supports and recommend industry practice for dissemination.
Board of Directors
Purpose:
To set corporate policy as needed.
Buildings Promotion
Purpose:
This committee plans and directs the production of marketing materials designed to promote increased market share of reinforced concrete buildings. A subcommittee of the CRSI Marketing Committee.
Concrete Forming
Purpose:
To develop recommended practices for formwork and coordinate forming practice and placing of reinforcement.
Design Aids
Purpose:
To provide a forum for the development and maintenance of the CRSI Design Handbook, new technical publications, technical papers, computer programs, engineering data reports and structural bulletins.
Education
Purpose:
To provide guidance in the development of educational activities and materials.
Engineering Practice
Purpose:
To approve all CRSI technical material; to maintain liaison with other technical associations; to approve and review technical initiatives and recommend to the Board of Directors the allocation of funds for such purposes. The Engineering Practice Committee has the following Task Groups: Building Codes, Material Properties, and Placing Drawings.
Epoxy Coating Advisory/Marketing
Purpose:
To administer Epoxy Marketing activities, including monitoring the Epoxy Coating Technical and Epoxy Coating Plant Certification committees, as well as coordinate with the CRSI Marketing Committee.
Epoxy Coating Plant Certification
Purpose:
A forum for the ongoing maintenance and development of the Voluntary Plant Certification Program.
Epoxy Coating Technical
Purpose:
To provide a technical forum and advisement on matters related to epoxy coated steel reinforcement.
Executive
Purpose:
To act on behalf of the Board of Directors as needed.
Manual of Standard Practice
Purpose:
To develop and maintain the Manual of Standard Practice, as well as recommend industry practices for dissemination.
Marketing
Purpose:
This committee plans and conducts the marketing and promotional activities for the Institute, which includes national programs, as well as regional and local market programs, to maintain and increase the use of steel reinforced concrete construction in the buildings, bridges and pavement markets.
Membership & Member Services
Purpose:
This committee oversees all activities related to service and programs for the CRSI membership, including the programs relating to fabricator shop management, industry surveys, shop safety, personnel and training aids, and other activities to help in member company management. This committee also monitors the recruitment of prospective CRSI members.
Placing Reinforcing Bars
Purpose:
To develop and maintain the publication Placing Reinforcing Bars, and training aids for ironworkers as needed. Also advise the Engineering Practice Committee regarding practice for safety and economy in erection of reinforcing steel.
Reinforcement Anchorages and Splices
Purpose:
To develop and maintain the publication Reinforcement Anchorages and Splices and recommend industry practices for dissemination.
Reinforcing Bar Detailing
Purpose:
To develop and maintain the publication Reinforcing Bar Detailing and the Reinforcing Bar Detailer Training Program, and recommend industry practices for dissemination.
