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Joints
and Bearings
are critical
components
to the proper
functioning
and serviceability
of structures.
The design,
specification,
fabrication,
installation
and maintenance
of joint
sealing
or bearing
systems
require
specialized
skills and
knowledge
of both
structural
and materials
engineering. Traditionally, this distinct body of knowledge and experience has been assembled, assessed and disseminated on a national and fragmented basis to improve present standards or identify needed research.
It has been
increasingly
recognized
that the
problems
attendant
upon the
use of joint
sealing
and bearing
systems
are common
to a worldwide
industry.
Innovations,
research
and development,
improved
standards
and specifications
are occurring
worldwide
and it is
important
to report
these as
rapidly
and widely
as possible,
with the
minimum
of restrictions
necessary
to preserve
trade secrets.
A series
of international
specialty
conferences
have been
held at
approximately
five-year
intervals
to this
end. The
need for
closer contacts,
particularly
between
these meetings,
still remains
of concern.
To encourage
research
and better
communicate
progress
between
the individuals
and between
the organizations
involved
around the
world, the
concept
of an International
Joints & Bearings
Research
Council
(IJBRC)
was presented
at the closing
session
of the 2nd
World Congress
on Joint
Sealing & Bearing
Systems,
held in
1986. The
concept
was endorsed
by those
present,
and the
Congress
Steering
Committee
was charged
with developing
a specific
proposal.
As a result
the IJBRC
was formed
in affiliation
with ACI
with a mandate
similar
to that
which follows
that mandate
expired
at the conclusion
of the 3rd
World Congress
in 1991.
At that
meeting
delegates
expressed
in favor
of continuance
of the IJBRC
but with
the more
active pursuits
of its mission
as might
be achieved
through
ACI. The
Executive
Committee
was asked
to negotiate
this and
present
a proposal
and slate
of officers
to the Committee.
Accordingly, this document defines a revised mandate under ACI and the purposes of the IJBRC and its mode of operation to which any individual, company or organization is welcome to subscribe within the following conditions.
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Under
the auspices
of ACI to
advance the
knowledge
of joints
and bearing
systems for
all types
of civil engineering
and building
structures
by accomplishing
the following:
To identify
Research and Development needs more fully.
To encourage
Research and Development investigations in
the laboratory and the field of both private
and public organizations and to seek financial
support.
To report Research
and Development in progress and maintain
contact with Congress participants (and others
expressing interest) worldwide on at least
a semi-annual basis by a newsletter or other
appropriate means published and distributed
by ACI.
To provide
an organizational nucleus for planning future
World Congresses on joints and bearings.
To maintain
close liaison with other research councils
and technical committees.
To undertake
such other activities as the IJBRC may determine
will advance the state-of-the-art and the
utility of joints and bearings in all types
of civil engineering and building structures.
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The
Council
is a nonprofit
organization
governed
by an
Executive
Committee
comprised
of a Chairman,
Vice-Chairman,
Secretary,
Immediate
Past-Chairman
and not
more than
four members-at-large.
The officers
shall
appoint,
with the
approval
of ACI,
the members-at-large.
The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Council in accordance with the stated purposes.
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The
Executive
Committee
shall
meet twice
a year,
preferably
at ACI
conventions.
An open
meeting
of the
Council
may also
be held
at ACI
conventions.
A full
meeting
of the
Council
shall
be held
at each
World
Congress. A special meeting of the Council shall be called within six months of the receipt, by the Secretary, of a petition signed by at least 50 members which clearly states the reason for calling the special meeting.
Notice of meetings shall be sent to the members of the Council, to the Headquarters of ACI and to such other interested persons or organizations as may be designated by the Executive Committee of the Council at least one month prior to meetings.
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The
Chairman
of the
Council
shall
submit
an annual
report
of the
Council's
activities
to ACI
and to
the members
of the
Council.
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