Understanding Cracks in Concrete, Preventing Their Occurrence, and Effectively Repairing Them, 05/09/2023, On Demand More info »
Understanding Cracks in Concrete, Preventing Their Occurrence, and Effectively Repairing Them
Total Credits: 1.0 including 1.0 PDH, 1.0 AIA Credits
- Categories:
- Surface Preparation | Surface Repair | Evaluation | Repair Materials and Methods | Webinar
- Presenter:
- Richard First
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 6 month(s) after program date.
Description
Session Overview:
Cracking in concrete is inevitable. Control, construction, and expansion joints are intentionally designed into concrete structures and flatwork to accommodate drying shrinkage, thermal movement, and differential movement between adjacent elements. Even with these preventative measures, concrete can experience cracking; moreover, repairs in concrete structures also suffer from cracking. This webinar will review the causes for cracking in concrete and the standard, preventative methods for addressing movement. We will build on this to gain an appreciation for identifying the root causes of cracking to ensure effective repair strategies can be developed to arrive at sustainable, long-lasting solutions.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of the cracking that occurs in concrete structures and flatwork.
- Gain an appreciation of identifying the root causes for cracking.
- Identify various types of cracks in concrete and concrete repairs.
- Learn how to develop an effective, sustainable strategy for repairing cracks.
Handouts
| Understanding Cracks in Concrete, Preventing Their Occurrence, and Effectively Repairing Them (504.3 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Presenter
Richard First Related Seminars and Products
Product Manager
Sika Corporation
Rick First has been with Master Builders for 29 years. Rick spent 13 years in R&D in the areas of understanding cement-admixture interactions, developing admixtures for shotcrete refractory materials and jointly discovering patented chemistry for the soil stabilization mechanism used on the “Big Dig” project in Boston. During his later years in product development, he developed improved formulations for grouts, concrete repair and industrial flooring products. Rick is now the Engineering Services Manager in the Technical Service Group and is a subject matter expert in concrete, concrete repair, grouting and flooring. Rick graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering and The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering.