Innovation
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…
Where Does the Water Go – Fenestration Edition
August 22, 2023 - This course will assist designers and facility managers with identifying the requirements and parameters of an effective cladding water management system. This course will also review the most available field-testing standards for fenestration and provide practical considerations for the design, specification, and administration of field-testing programs. Learning Objective 1: Understand the necessity of properly designed and…
Where Does the Water Go – Roofing Edition
August 22, 2023 - Design of an effective flat roof system can be challenging. With the complex transitions of today’s architecture and the ever-evolving materials in the market, it is imperative that the designer and specifier understand how to correctly fit the pieces of the puzzle together. For years, owners and design professionals have relied on roofing manufacturers to…
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…
TECH NOTES | Excess Salt Not Good for Our Bodies or Buildings
August 31, 2018 - Coastal environments are some of the most severe for building materials such as reinforced concrete. Winds can carry ocean-borne chloride-based salts considerable heights and distances for deposition on structures in their path. Together with moisture, chlorides soak into concrete and stimulate steel corrosion that tears it apart from within, skyrockets maintenance and repair costs, and…
TECH NOTES | You Can’t See What You Can’t See
June 22, 2018 - It’s almost inevitable, roofs and fenestrations are going to leak. Extreme weather conditions, normal wear and tear over time and environmental and foreign intrusions deteriorate and penetrate even the best building envelope solutions on the market. Water leaks not only damage interior finishes, they promote membrane deterioration and decrease the effectiveness of insulation. Often, the…
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- Where Does the Water Go – Fenestration Edition
- Where Does the Water Go – Roofing Edition
- TECH NOTES | Brief Case Studies Deterioration of Concrete in Building Materials
- TECH NOTES | Excess Salt Not Good for Our Bodies or Buildings
- TECH NOTES | You Can’t See What You Can’t See
- TECH NOTES | Not Just Another Day at the Beach
