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In-situ Pull-off Tests

Total Credits: 1 PDH

Categories:
Webinar
Presenter:
Mr. Matthew Sherman
Duration:
49 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
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Description

This session will describe the use of tensile pull-off (bond) testing for concrete repairs and bonded overlays. It will provide guidance on applications of the test, industry standards and guidelines, acceptance criteria, proper testing procedures, appropriate equipment, and interpretation and reporting of test results. Bond is important because it relates to structural requirements (e.g. for strengthening and structural repairs) and for durability requirements (e.g. for overlays and cosmetic repairs). Testing of bond is needed to verify that the specified bond requirements have been met and a satisfactory result has been obtained.

Learning Objectives

  1. Learn where and why tensile pull-off (bond) testing should be performed
  2. Recognize industry standards and guidelines for tensile pull-off (bond) testing
  3. Understand the importance of developing acceptance criteria prior to repairs 
  4. Develop an understanding of proper in-situ pull-off (bond) testing procedures and equipment
  5. Learn guidelines for interpretation and reporting of test results

Presenter

Mr. Matthew Sherman's Profile

Mr. Matthew Sherman Related Seminars and Products

Senior Principal

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.

Matthew Sherman, PE, is a Senior Principal with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. of Waltham, Massachusetts and is a registered Professional Engineer in multiple states and a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute and the International Concrete Repair Institute. Mr. Sherman received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University in 1991 and his M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural) from The University of Texas at Austin in 1993.  Matthew has over 25 years of experience in consulting and heavy construction throughout the United States. His specialties include concrete materials, bonded toppings, thermal and durability simulation, non-destructive testing, corrosion mitigation, and concrete repair.

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