Trends in Construction
Historical Advancements in Corrosion Control of Existing Concrete Structures: Towards a Sustainable and Viable Future
April 17, 2024 - David G. Tepke PE, and Jose M. Mandry-Campbell explore impactful historical developments in maintenance and corrosion control methods for existing concrete structures in the United States in this ICRI CRB article. They touch on related sustainability, safety, and technology topics that will likely be important in the future and influence the way we think about…
Design for Longevity: A Look Back at Concrete Rehabilitation and Preservation at Shipyard Village Condominiums
April 17, 2024 - SKA Consulting Engineers have been performing evaluations and long-term repair of concrete structures for 40 years and sharing that knowledge with technical associations to extend the service-life and reduce life-cycle costs of existing buildings. This article in ICRI’s July/August 2023 Concrete Repair Bulletin shows our pragmatic approach to cost-effectively replace and preserve portions of a condominium…
Looking Back to See Ahead: Durability Clues for Concrete Repairs
April 11, 2024 - The use of and development of concrete, and more specifically reinforced concrete, as a durable and versatile construction material has provided many opportunities for larger and more effective structures to serve the needs of society. It has also brought the need for research, standardization, and new materials for advancement towards better, more efficient, and more…
TECH NOTES | Brief Case Studies Deterioration of Concrete in Building Materials
December 04, 2018 - Concrete is a very durable building material when properly designed, proportioned and constructed. Unfortunately, deterioration can occur if attention is not paid to detail in the design construction phases of a project. One such situation is that associated with Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR). ASR is an expansive process in concrete between alkali hydroxides in portland cement…
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