SEI Maryland
Webinar: Don’t Get Burned by Mass Concrete
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)
Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Poole, PE
Principal and Co-Founder, MJ2 Consulting
Dr. Poole, a licensed engineer in 14 states, specializes in mass concrete and construction forensics. As chair of ACI 207 and a respected industry leader, he brings over 20 years of expertise in concrete materials and construction troubleshooting.
Overview
The increasing demands for higher concrete strength and faster project timelines often require achieving strength at earlier ages. Additionally, today’s concrete structures are larger, leading to increased heat generation due to exothermic reactions in concrete hydration. Without careful management, these factors can cause serious structural and durability issues in mass concrete applications.
Structural engineers must stay current on best practices and standards of care for mass concrete. This webinar will provide an in-depth look at current challenges, as well as updated guidance from ACI standards, including ACI SPEC-301-20 and ACI PRC-207.1R-21. Join us to gain insights into preventing temperature-related issues in your concrete projects.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will gain the following key insights:
Role Clarity: Define roles and responsibilities specific to mass concrete on projects.
Guideline Updates: Review recent updates on the definition and criteria for mass concrete.
Project Applications: Learn how to identify and assess mass concrete needs on a project.
Practical Adjustments: Explore changes to concrete mixture designs and specifications to minimize durability risks.
Presenter Profile
Dr. Jonathan Poole, PE (Licensed in 14 states)
Principal and Co-Founder, MJ2 Consulting, Cedar Park, TX
Dr. Poole is a leading expert in mass concrete and has an extensive background in concrete materials evaluation, forensics, and construction troubleshooting. With a BS, MS, and PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Poole serves as Chair of ACI 207 on Mass and Thermally Controlled Concrete and is an active member of ACI 305 and ACI 301. His 20-year career spans roles as a construction materials technician, a heavy civil contractor, and a forensic engineer. Known for his research and numerous presentations at technical conferences, Dr. Poole brings unparalleled expertise to this session.
Contact Information
Meriton (Tony) Gollopeni, PE
President, ASCE MD YMG
Vice-President, SEI MD
Email: tgollopeni@ascemd.org
Websites: ym.ascemd.org | sei.ascemd.org
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