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ARGENTINA ARGENTINA PORTLAND CEMENT INSTITUTE San Martin 1137 1004 Buenos Aires CONTACT: Carlos Ernesto Duvoy, Technical Director MISSION: To represent the cement industry in promoting, developing, and applying Portland cement technology. PRIMARY WORK: Performs research through six divisions: (1) roads, (2) structures, (3) home building, (4) prefabrication, (5) prestressed concrete, and (6) technological development. Also has information dissemination activities and conducts courses and seminars. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Cement industry. PUBLICATIONS: Technical publications, bulletins, annual bibliographies, and library catalogues. AUSTRALL~ AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, LTD. 110 Alfred Street P.O. Box 434, Milsons Point 2061 New South Wales CONTACT: I. R. Hooper, Chief Executive MISSION: To serve the steel construction industry by promoting the use of steel in all forms of construction. PRIMARY WORK: Prowdes technical advisory services to members; organizes technical conferences, seminars, and conventions; conducts student courses; provides library and bookshop services; informs government, educators, and decision makers with respect to the use of steel in construction. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Membership fees and sales of publications. PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly journals and specialty publications. AUSTRALIAN ROAD RESEARCH BOARD (ARRB) P.O. Box 156, Bag 4 Nunawading 3131, Victoria CONTACT: M. G. Lay, Director 77
