innovation-tag: Engineering Thoughts
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
