Durability - How Do We Measure It?
Video Length: 62 Minutes
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The live online presentation covered the importance of durability and current test methods.
Topics included:
• How to define durability;
• Where to find durability requirements and guideance; and
• Commonly used durability tests for freeze-thaw and alkali-aggregate reactivity.
Presented by:
Katie Amelio, P.E., is a Professional Development Program Engineer at the American Concrete Institute.
If you have questions, please email katie.amelio@concrete.org
Previously Katie was a Senior Engineer & Supervisor, CTLGroup, Skokie, IL. She has 10 years of experience preparing and reviewing contract reports for standardized and specialized cementitious material testing programs, evaluating concrete materials for railroad specification compliance, and evaluating curing compounds, sealers, grouts, precast stone veneer, and various other concrete products. Additionally, she has taught and proctored ACI Field Testing Technician - Level I certification programs for the Illinois Chapter. She received a BS in general engineering from University of Illinois in 2000. Katie is a Professional Engineer in Illinois.