Concrete Cracking

This presentation will cover various aspects related to concrete cracking. This topic is both a contentious and unfortunately, a common issue nationally. Often, the key to addressing cracking issues is learning how to properly determine the cause of the crack so it can be mitigated and prevented in future projects. Topics covered in this presentation will include: 

• Causes and control of cracking
• Evaluation methods
• Mitigation
• Crack repair

Presented by: Robert Howell, PE

Robert Howell, joined ACI as Professional Development Program Engineer in 2014. Previously, he was a Lead Structural Engineer at IBI Group, formerly Giffels Associates, Inc. Robert has 26 years of structural design experience in health care, industrial, research, power plant, educational, and commercial facilities. He also has 7 years of experience as an Owner’s Representative Project Structural Engineer with GM Worldwide Facilities Group. He received his BS in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University and his MBA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University; he is a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan.