WestCon Tribune

Deterioration and distress of reinforced concrete structures in service are results of a variety of physicochemical processes. These processes include attack by acids or alkalis, cycles of wetting and drying, freezing and thawing, alkali-aggregate reactions, and carbonation. However, among the most serious deterioration processes are those caused by corrosion of reinforcing steel. Corrosion results in the reduction of effective cross-sectional area of the reinforcing bars, and also results in cracking, spalling, and delamination of concrete cover.

At the June 20th meeting, Sika’s Senior Project Representative, Brad Kamin will address these root causes in reinforced concrete structures and provide a repair strategy, which includes long-term protection.

Mr. Kamin has been employed with the Sika Corporation for five years and has twenty-two years of experience in the concrete repair and protection industry. Mr. Kamin holds a degree from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, in Civil Engineering and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California and a Board member of the International Concrete Repair Institute - Northern California Chapter.

Sika Corporation is a worldwide manufacturer of materials used in the repair, protection and strengthening of concrete structures. Sika Corporation was founded in 1910 in Zurich, Switzerland and today has an active presence in over 50 countries. In the United States, Sika has three manufacturing facilities, with the USA headquarters located in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

Concrete repair is an important topic often brought up at the Westcon meetings. Here is your opportunity to bring your questions for an expert in the concrete repair industry.