The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce a new seminar: ACI 562: Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.
The ACI 562 code is the first U.S. code produced specifically for the repair of existing reinforced concrete structures and has been adopted in several states and municipalities, with additional locations considering. This performance-based code offers flexibility in the design and also produces consistency in the repair industry.
Topics covered in the ACI 562 Repair Code Seminar include:
- Philosophy behind ACI 562
- Need for a repair code
- Major types of cracks in concrete
- Consistent repair design
- Repair construction challenges
- Significance of a quality assurance program for a successful repair
- Benefits for the owner
- Examples throughout the presentation to highlight the major issues
- A real-life repair example to demonstrate the overall use of the repair code
The ACI 562 Repair Code Seminar will take place near Detroit, MI, at ACI World Headquarters, in Farmington Hills, on April 23, 2020.
Attendees will receive free copies of ACI 562-19 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary; MNL-3(16) Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Buildings; and a printout of the presentation slides.
As always, ACI members receive special discounts on ACI seminars and online courses. For more information and to register, visit concrete.org.
About ACI
The American Concrete Institute is a leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and also adoption of its consensus-based standards. It also serves as a technical resource and offers educational, training and certification programs. The association began in 1904. Additionally, it has its headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA. It also has a regional office in Dubai, UAE. Additionally, the ACI has a resource center in Southern California. www.concrete.org
