Real Property Institute of Canada (RPIC) 2016 Marine Infrastructure National Workshop

Mr. Vincent Lapointe, Business Development Engineer at SIMCO will present “Optimizing the service life of concrete structures exposed to aggressive environments using field data & predictive modeling” at the  RPIC 2016 Marine Infrastructure National Workshop taking place on February 2-3, 2016, at the Delta Quebec Hotel, in Quebec City. Mr. Lapointe’s presentation is scheduled for February 2^nd, 2016 from 3:45pm – 4:15pm.

The presentation will focus on a complete methodology that allows for the selection of optimized solutions for the extension of the service-life of concrete structures exposed to aggressive environments (e.g., chloride-laden environments, freeze-thaw). The methodology combines the use of field data and advanced modeling in a comprehensive approach. The first step of the method consists in collecting data on the structures using a combination of techniques and measurements on cores. Information collected using specific non-destructive techniques can complement data from cores. In the second step, the data are used as input parameters in an advanced model called STADIUM® to evaluate realistic exposure scenarios and assess the current deterioration level in concrete elements. Finally, the model is used to predict future performance of concrete structures according to the environmental conditions these structures will be exposed to during their service life. In this third step, different remediation scenarios can be modeled such as concrete repairs, sealer applications, and cathodic protection, and compared to the simulations where no actions are taken. The cost of each remediation scenario can be compared to its benefit, which allows selecting optimized solutions. The presentation provides a detailed description of each step. Attendees will learn about different case studies where this methodology was used to extend the service life of different marine concrete structures.

The Real Property Institute is presenting its second Marine Infrastructure National Workshop in February 2016, which is focused on “strengthening marine expertise and knowledge, promoting innovation and best practices, as well as providing a platform for strategic thinking and discussion on the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry”.

The 2016 2-day program will provide presentations and panel discussions on the following topics:

• Marine Project Planning: needs, expectations and capabilities
• Marine Infrastructure Design: technology, innovation and limitations
• Marine Construction: practice, technology and case studies
• Management of Marine Assets: keeping infrastructure functional and operational

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