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September/October 2023
Vol. 36, No. 5
CONCRETE REPAIR BULLETIN
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Concrete Repair Bulletin September/October 2023
is published bimonthly by the: Vol. 36, No. 5
International Concrete Repair Institute, Inc.
1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252
St. Paul, MN 55114
www.icri.org
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Concrete Repair Bulletin articles are those of FEATURE ARTICLES
the authors and do not necessarily represent
the position of the editors or of the International
Concrete Repair Institute, Inc. 12 ICRI Personal Awards
ISSN: 1055-2936
Copyright © 2023 International Concrete Repair 16 Traffic Deck Coating Layers to Success
Institute, Inc. (ICRI). All rights reserved.
Maximizing Service Life in Traffic Deck Coating Restoration
and Installation Applications
by Bryant Bartolotto-Freeman
ICRI Executive Director Eric Hauth
ICRI Program Director Dale Regnier
ICRI Membership/Marketing Marissa Esguerra
24 A Forensic Investigation of a Four-Story Building in Nassau,
CRB Editor Jerry Phenney Bahamas, Following Hurricane Matthew
CRB Sponsorship/Ad Sales Jake Nelson by Chris Dumford
CRB Design/Production Sue Peterson
28 There Is No Panacea When It Comes to Wall Coatings
by Keith C. Howard
ICRI Administrative Committee Chairs

32 State of the Institute
by Pierre Hébert, ICRI President, and Eric Hauth, ICRI Executive Director
ICRI Board of Directors & Executive Committee
ICRI President Pierre Hébert
Sika Canada, Inc. DEPARTMENTS
Awards Kenneth Hopfensperger
Euclid Chemical
Chapters Jon Connealy 2 President's Message 40 Industry News
BASF Master Builders Solutions USA 4 TAC Talk 40 Product Innovation
Conventions Pat Gallagher 8 ICRI Supporting Members 41 Chapter News
PULLMAN 10 ICRI Joins NCBC 42 Chapter Committee Chair's Letter
Coordination Brian MacNeil 14 Certification Update 43 New ICRI Members
Mac & Mac Hydrodemolition 39 Concrete Repair Calendar 44 Index of Advertisers
Fellows Ralph C. Jones 39 Association News
Structural Engineering Associates
Finance David Karins
Karins Engineering Group, Inc.
Marketing Ed Kluckowski ICRI Mission and Strategic Plan Benefit Members and the Industry
Freyssinet, Inc.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Membership Angela Echols ICRI will be the state-of-the-art, trusted ICRI will develop and deliver programs,
Watson Bowman Acme and reliable source of delivering best products, and services that provide
industry practices and professional knowledge, build skills, and validate expertise.
Professional Development Natalie Faber networks in the repair industry. • Expand certification
Balco, Inc. • Develop industry professionals • Quality programs and products
Technical Activities Matt Sherman • Professional networks
• Champion innovation and safety
• Enhanced product program services
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc

Women in ICRI Tara Toren-Rudisill
Thornton Tomasetti
ICRI Vision: ICRI will be the ICRI Mission: ICRI provides
center for repair leadership education, certification,
supporting a profession built networking and leadership to
on science and craftsmanship improve the quality of repair,
making the built world safer restoration, and protection/
and longer lasting. preservation of concrete and
other material systems.
ORGANIZATION STRENGTH ORGANIZATION CREDIBILITY

ICRI will have the resources, staff, ICRI will be a well-connected organization
and structures to fully support backed by a recognized and respected brand
its strategic priorities. locally, nationally, and globally.
• Engage members • Strengthen strategic partnerships
• Strengthen chapters • Strengthen brand
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Deck Coating (TDC) • Grow staff capacity and capabilities • Engagement of diverse participants
• Serve members
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Deck Coating Layers to Success" on page 16.
College in Brunswick, ME. For more information
on this project, see the article on page 20.
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PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE
Abraham Lincoln said, “The most reliable way To achieve this goal, we intend to enlist ICRI’s Board
to predict the future is to create it.” of Directors and committee volunteers to identify the
most relevant content for the right audiences.
As we mark ICRI’s 35th anniversary year,
we’re not only celebrating the many contribu- 2. PD Training Strategy
tions of our members that got us to this EC Leader: Daniel Wald
important milestone. We’re also very focused Objective: Focus ICRI’s efforts on the most effective,
PIERRE HÉBERT on making ICRI even stronger for the future! high-impact professional development training.
The important work of ICRI depends on great technology— To achieve this goal, we will pilot a new, non-certifica-
providing easy access to technical tools, chapters, events, and tion, hands-on applicator training with the intention to
professional development. To power our future growth and scale the program in partnership with chapters. We
better support you—our members—we’re investing in the will also look to partner with third-party organizations
launch of a new, best-in-class association management soft- to help us scale ICRI’s two certifications and will
ware (AMS) system provided by our vendor, Rhythm Software. continue growing ICRI’s webinar offerings.
Quite simply, we have outgown our current systems and after 3. Enhanced Digital Content Strategy
a deep analysis and vendor search process, we landed on a Leader: ICRI Executive Director Eric Hauth
platform that will propel our organization forward and we’re Objective: Leveraging our technology, promote new
now in full transition/implementation mode. technical field guides and training, and better assist
chapters with membership marketing and growth.
This change to a new AMS also means the launch of an
improved ICRI website, and we’re very excited to be working To achieve this goal, we will identify, produce, and
with our vendor AS Creative on this front. Together, these promote a consistent flow of new field guides and
solutions will improve the member experience, ensure better promote new hands-on training by ICRI and our
support of our great chapters throughout North America, and chapters.
power the future growth of ICRI. We anticipate launching our
technology platforms formally at World of Concrete in January Together, we believe these targeted strategies will drive even
2024! greater interest and membership in ICRI and expand ICRI’s
impact on the concrete repair and restoration industry!
While we upgrade our technology, it’s also crucial to re-evaluate
where we’ve been as an organization and where we need to If you’re looking to celebrate ICRI’s 35th anniversary mile-
go. Every year during the summer, ICRI’s Executive Committee stone—and join in the discussions about how we’re creating
(EC) holds a 2-day work session where we reflect on the out- ICRI’s future—register now for what promises to be an incred-
come of the year’s major activities, we discuss feedback we ible Fall Convention (October 16-18) in St. Pete Beach, Florida!
get from the Board and committee chairs, we review the state With the theme Plan, Inspect, Restore—Preventing Structural
of the association, consider the objectives from the previous Failure, there is no better opportunity to join your colleagues
work session, and settle on key orientations that can best for the best industry networking and education. I hope to see
benefit the membership and the Institute in the long run. you there!
.
I’m happy to report that we identified three impact-filled strat-
egies to help us focus our efforts. Importantly, these are not
Pierre Hébert
Pierre (Pete) Hébert
“add-ons” to the work of ICRI. No organization can continually
2023 ICRI President
add new things on the plate without losing focus. Instead, we
landed on strategies that allow us to leverage and focus our
efforts.
1. Technical Content Strategy

EC Leader: Matthew Sherman, PE, P.Eng.
Objective: Leverage ICRI’s consensus documents/
criteria to develop easy-to-use “field guides” on a
range of concrete repair and restoration processes.
2 CONCRETE REPAIR BULLETIN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 WWW.ICRI.ORG

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TACTALK
I recently attended my first ICRI Executive available through different channels. All of this with a goal
Committee retreat, where the TAC chair of making our industry better, differentiating our members,
sits ex officio. At the retreat, the group tried adding value, and making our clients happy.
to look ahead a few years, anticipate
direction, and discern the best paths for Ideas included simple illustrations on preparing surfaces,
the organization. I am glad to report that defining the elusive saturated surface dry, preparing field
the team I watched in action is taking their guides to measuring repair quantities, and developing
MATT SHERMAN
responsibilities very seriously and doing checklists to help ensure that direct-tension tests are
great work. They deeply care about the performed in a way that evaluates our work fairly. We are
organization and its future, and it showed in their thoughts developing some prototypes and will be asking our
and actions. members, committees, and users for their thoughts. We are
in this for our members, so let us know how to help.
I will leave it to Pierre and Eric to talk about the overall
themes, but a lot of them meshed very well with the TAC The hope is that by making our current knowledge more
themes that I have been writing about—improving our accessible and actionable, we can better engage with the
processes, making membership more rewarding, responding “right here, right now” needs of our members, make our
to industry needs, and expanding our offerings appropriately. technical products easier and faster to develop, and build
a more engaging and attractive place to invest our time.
In terms of expanding our offerings, TAC was charged with
looking at ways to take the great information that our So, if you have an idea for a “quick hit” or would like to help
committees and members have developed and make it with one, come visit a committee in St. Pete Beach or reach
more accessible, more relevant, and more attuned to our out to your board representative. We can find a way to get
industry’s needs. We talked a lot about making small, bite- you involved.
sized pieces of information and guidance available to our
craft workers, our designers, and our clients. Ideas included
position statements, directed “how-to” sheets, best- Matt Sherman is chair of the ICRI Technical Activities
practices, and more education—all in smaller packages Committee (TAC).
Volunteer
Why Volunteer? Follow Your Interests
The success of the International Check out the administrative and technical
Concrete Repair Institute and its work committees of ICRI, attend their meetings and
in the industry depends on a strong, learn what each is working on. Then decide
active volunteer force. As a member of where your area(s) of interest fit best. The
ICRI, you are invited to participate in ICRI staff is here to answer your questions
the meetings and projects of any ICRI and help align you with your interests. You
administrative or technical committee. are welcome to attend any meeting of any
All are volunteer-led and depend on committee on the administrative or technical
your expert contributions. committee list. You attend—you can decide if
you want to join.
ICRI’s volunteer program strives to
create an environment that is friendly Length of Commitment
and welcoming. As an ICRI volunteer,
Most volunteer commitments are ongoing;
you work closely with volunteer leaders
leadership positions are a 3-year commitment.
and ICRI staff—active parts of each
Committees usually meet monthly for 1-1.5
committee—and available to assist you
hours. In addition, committees often require
to answer questions about how ICRI
tasks to be completed outside of the meetings
operates, and to help you be the most
on the volunteer’s own time. Visit www.icri.
effective volunteer possible.
org for more information.

COMMITTEE 130:
CONTRACTS, WARRANTIES,
AND AGREEMENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
Establish an industry standard for concrete repair contracts and warranties,
develop a tool to measure and record concrete repair work items to
minimize disagreements between contractors, engineers, and owners.
BENEFITS OF COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP:
• Connect with Contractors, Owners,
Engineers, Manufacturers, and
Legal Representatives.
• Be part of a team that improves
the Concrete Repair Industry.
WHAT WE DO:
• Develop and review guidelines.
• Create tools for the concrete
repair industry.
GOALS/DELIVERABLES
• Provide guidelines to aid in the drafting process of legal documents
• Educate users of these legal documents on the specific language used and
topics covered
• Build an understanding in the industry to proper usage of contract documents.
www.icri.org/page/committees [email protected] +1 651.366.6095 www.icri.org/page/job-board
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SUPPORTINGMEMBERS
ICRI would like to thank its Supporting Members,
whose dedication to ICRI is greatly appreciated, and...
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www.amengtest.com
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Pantone 3268 CMYK 20-0-0-50
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www.kryton.com
www.bengoaconstruction.com www.ctscement.com
LymTal International, Inc.

Lake Orion, Michigan
www.lymtal.com
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www.calindman.com
www.euclidchemical.com
www.mapei.com
www.protectosil.com
www.opcmia528.org
www.master-builders-solutions.com
www.concretecpr.com www.freyssinetusa.com

SUPPORTING MEMBERS
...your continued support greatly enhances programs both
within ICRI and the concrete repair industry as a whole.
www.quikrete.com
www.stonemountainaccess.com
www.miracote.com
www.rhinocarbonfiber.com
www.structural.net
www.ncfi.com
www.hpsubfloors.com
www.vector-corrosion.com
www.nelsontesting.com www.tecservices.com
www.watsonbowmanacme.com
www.neogard.com www.industrial.sherwin-williams.com
www.sikausa.com www.westerngroup.com
www.prosoco.com
www.prospec.com
www.whitecap.com
www.ssicm.com
www.pullman-services.com
www.strongtie.com www.wrmeadows.com

ICRI Joins National Concrete Bridge Council
In Spring 2023, members of the National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC) invited ICRI to join the council as NCBC’s newest
voting member. The ICRI Board of Directors unanimously endorsed joining NCBC, which was then affirmed by the voting
members of the NCBC.
ICRI is extremely proud to participate in this important collaboration. The council consists of allied industry organizations
dedicated to:
• Promoting quality in concrete bridge construction.
• Gathering and disseminating information on design, construction, and condition of concrete bridges.
• Establishing communication with federal and state departments of transportation, city and county public works depart-
ments, and consulting engineers.
• Providing information on behalf of the concrete industries to codes and standards groups.
ICRI Executive Director Eric Hauth will represent ICRI on the council, working to increase awareness and adoption of ICRI
technical resources and training in the bridge repair community.
Current membership of the NCBC includes:

• American Segmental Bridge Institute, www.asbi-assoc.org
• Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, www.crsi.org
• The Epoxy Interest Group (EIG), www.epoxyinterestgroup.org
• Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute, www.escsi.org
• International Concrete Repair Institute, www.icri.org
• The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, www.nrmca.org
• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, www.pci.org
• Post-Tensioning Institute, www.post-tensioning.org
• Silica Fume Association, www.silicafume.org
• Wire Reinforcement Institute, www.wirereinforcementinstitute.org
UPDATED!
ICRI Technical Guideline No. 710.2R-2023
Guide for
Horizontal Waterproofing of
Traffic Surfaces
This and all ICRI guidelines are available from the ICRI online
book store. AND...most ICRI guidelines are free to ICRI
members as PDF downloads! Visit www.icri.org.

ICRIPERSONALAWARDS
As ICRI celebrates 35 years, the Institute would like to remind everyone about some of the legends
and remarkable individuals who have achieved the highest ICRI recognitions.
ICRI FELLOWS ment. She was also attending other association meetings,
Being named an ICRI Fellow is recogni- such as CSI and ACI, however was more drawn to ICRI and
tion of an individual’s long-term, devoted, the welcoming nature of the local chapter board members.
and enthusiastic service to ICRI. An ICRI Elena was asked to join the chapter board and started
FELLOW Fellow is responsible for many note- brainstorming new ways of boosting attendance. She
worthy contributions to ICRI and the served the local board until the end of 2006.
concrete repair industry in general. Criteria for nomination
Her first national convention was in Denver, Colorado, where
is based on the following: outstanding contributions to the
she was the chapter delegate. On the national level she
production or use of concrete repair materials, products, or
joined both administrative and technical committees,
structures in the areas of education, research, development,
including: 710—Grouting, Meetings & Conventions, Mar-
design, construction or management; an individual shall
keting, and was the Chair of the ICRI Awards Committee.
have been an ICRI member for 5 consecutive years. We
In 2015 she was asked to join the ICRI National Board of
are now accepting nominations for 2024; get an application
Directors. She was instrumental in starting the ICRI 40 under
by visiting the ICRI website or by contacting ICRI headquar-
40 award to recognize ICRI’s younger members. In the wake
ters.
of the Surfside Tragedy in Florida she was responsible for
getting ICRI “3 seats at the table” with the local Florida
Jason Coleman engineering group that was working with lawmakers to
Jason Coleman has contributed to ICRI by
influence future building code in the state.
serving roles as Delaware Valley Chapter
President, serving more than 10 years on
Brian MacNeil
the Delaware Valley Board of Directors, 5
Brian MacNeil has made numerous contri-
years serving on the Board of Directors at
butions to the culture at ICRI. He is the
the National level, serving as secretary and
current Treasurer on the ICRI Board of
chair for the Masonry Technical Committee
Directors. He served a 3-year term on the
410, and attending numerous national conventions. He has
Board before moving to Treasurer. He is
presented numerous times at national conventions, at the
also the past chair of the ICRI Awards Com-
Minnesota Chapter Mega Demo Day, at Metro New York
mittee and has been a member of other ICRI
Symposiums and at the Delaware Valley Chapter. Jason has
committees including Marketing, Education, Chapters, and
been a practicing structural engineer for over 20 years and
Conventions. Brian is very proud of his countless contribu-
his experience includes the assessment, repair design, and
tions to the ICRI Awards program. In his mind, the members
administration of numerous façade and parking structure
work on amazing projects that deserve to be recognized.
projects.
He helped evolve the Awards ceremony from an audience
Jason has served as engineer of record for numerous his- of only 90+ in a paid evening program to a more robust
torical building façade rehabilitations, contributed to the lunch program with an audience over 300. A very well-
development of the City of Philadelphia’s Ordinance in received change. Brian is also proud of his work in starting
2008-2010, is a SPRAT certified Level 3 Rope Access Super- the second Canadian Chapter, then turning that success
visor, and has been a guest lecturer at the International into working with others to get the third Canadian Chapter
Masonry Institute, at local Structural Engineering Institute going in Toronto.
events, at his local high school, and at Lehigh University for
Besides contributing to the committee activities, board and
high school science and engineering students.
executive, it is worth noting that Brian contributes quite a
bit to making members feel welcome and connected—a
Elena Kessi trait that is evident if you meet or talk with Brian for any
Elena joined ICRI in 2005 when she first
length of time. While he knows it can be intimidating joining
entered the construction industry working
this group for the first time, he steadfastly believes that
for Aquafin. She quickly got involved in the
being open to newcomers, helping them achieve their ICRI
Metro New York Chapter. The chapter at
goals, and getting them involved should continue to be a
the time was having breakfast meetings and
focus of this organization.
struggling with attendance and involve-

Michelle Nobel 2022—Monica Rourke—recognized by
Michelle has been an active and engaged 2021 President Elena Kessi for her con-
member of ICRI since 2008. Michelle was tinuing efforts to promote the repair and
the Region 1 Representative to the ICRI restoration industry in addition to her
Board of Directors from 2021 to 2023. She groundbreaking term as ICRI’s first female
served as the Chair of the ICRI Chapters President in 2008.
Committee from 2018 to 2022. She has
been an active member and proponent of
the Women in ICRI Committee and has authored several 2023—Mark Nelson—recognized by 2022
articles on the committee and its members for the Concrete President John McDougall for his contribu-
Repair Bulletin. She has also attended more than a dozen tions to the industry during his decades of
ICRI conventions since 2010 and participated actively at service to ICRI including his recent term as
every turn. ICRI TAC Chair.
Mark de Stefano, ICRI Fellow and the person who nominated
Michelle for this honor says of his friend, “Her dedication
to the craft, commitment to excellence, leadership, willing-
ness to share ideas, fortitude and courage are what we
aspire to in our commitment as Fellows. She has not only
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS
ICRI continued its tradition of honoring those who have
been a colleague, confidant, and resource, but more impor-
gone above and beyond in service to ICRI and the larger
tantly a friend. She is courageous! She is fun, intellectual,
repair industry. The Distinguished Service award is given
and will always leave anything she finds a little brighter than
to those individuals nominated by one (or more) of their
she found it. She is a shiny penny and a beacon in the dark-
peers. Beginning in 2012, ICRI has honored Tree Tietsort,
ness.”
Peter Craig (2013), Danis Longpre (2014), Chris Lippmann
(2016), James McDonald (2016), and Fred Goodwin (2022).
PRESIDENT’S AWARD RECIPIENTS
2019—Jim McDonald—recognized by 2018 The most recent honoree is former ICRI
President Ralph Jones for his achievements Technical Director and former ICRI Trea-
as Technical Activities Committee Secretary surer, Ken Lozen. Ken was presented with
and his dedication to ICRI from the very a Distinguished Service Award at the Spring
beginning of the organization. 2022 Convention in Baltimore, Maryland.
Ken has been a vital part of ICRI from the
very first meeting in Chicago in 1985 where
Ken was chosen for the post of ICRI Trea-
2020—Fred Goodwin—recognized by 2019 surer. Remaining an active member of ICRI after his term on
President Chris Lippmann for his work as the Board or Directors, Ken’s next biggest contribution came
Chair of the Technical Activities Committee, in 2013 when Ken joined the staff team as ICRI’s Technical
including his edits and updates to the Tech- Director. For the next 9 years, Ken played a crucial role in
nical Committee Manual. launching the ICRI Certification programs and has been
instrumental in growing the impact of ICRI’s technical prod-
ucts and publications.
2021—Rick Edelson—recognized by 2020 You can find more information on submitting a nomination
President Mark LeMay for his continued as well as details on more ICRI Honorees by visiting the
dedication to ICRI throughout his career Awards page on the ICRI website. You will find information
including his work on ICRI Committees and on all ICRI’s award programs and recipients: Project; Safety
as ICRI’s 12th President in the year 2000. Awards; President’s Award; ICRI Fellows; 40 Under 40
Award; Distinguished Service Award; Honorary Members,
and the ICRI Scholarship Award.
Visit www.icri.org
CERTIFICATIONUPDATE
CSMT PROGRAM OUT WEST
ICRI was able to host 3 Concrete Slab Moisture Testing (CSMT) programs in Spring 2023 and went (almost) coast to coast.
First, we hosted a joint program in April with our partners, the National Floor Covering Association (NFCA) in Canada. We
gathered in Toronto and were able to certify more than a dozen people in Canada. Next up was another partnership
program with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Expo in early May. Their annual Expo was held in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, and we certified 10 more in addition to re-certifying 4 current technicians.
The final Spring program was held in the Western U.S. We worked with our good friends at Ardex to host a CSMT program
at their facility in Stockton, California, with a total of 22 participants. We certified 15 for the first time, re-certified 1, and
provided education to another 6 students.
If your company or chapter wishes to schedule a CSMT Program, please contact Dale Regnier ([email protected]) and provide
him with contact information for the point person in charge of coordinating the event, the proposed exam location, and
potential date(s).
New CSMT Certified professionals from the NFCA event in Toronto, Canada Top 3 drillers at the NFCA class in Toronto, Canada
⊳ Top 3 drillers at the NWFA

Expo in Milwaukee with
Class Administrator Dale
Regnier (2nd from left)
The Milwaukee class, with

14 participants studying
for the written exam ⊲
Stockton drilling contest winners (left to right) Ray Balderas, The CSMT program in Stockton, California, included more than 17 workshop participants in the well-
CSMT Instructor Roland Vierra, Jon Bain, and Robert Simpson equipped warehouse area at the Ardex facility.

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Traffic Deck Coating—Layers to
Success
Maximizing Service Life in Traffic Deck Coating Restoration
and Installation Applications
by Bryant Bartolotto-Freeman
WHAT IS TRAFFIC DECK COATING?

Traffic Deck Coatings (TDC) are typically a multi-coat as-
sembly utilizing a 1 or 2 component polyurethane (PU)
based system. Most TDCs utilize a primer (PU or epoxy-
based), a basecoat (waterproofing layer), and a top coat
(wearing surface or wear course) (Fig. 1) designed to pro-
tect concrete structures and structural elements from
contact with moisture and contaminants (chlorides). The
primer is typically moisture-tolerant (to a specific moisture Fig. 1: Typical TDC Assembly
level), reduces substrate off-gassing, and promotes ad-
hesion. The base coat provides the elastomeric, bridge-
cracking, waterproof layer. The wear course(s) typically
consists of a liquid applied topcoat layer, broadcasted and
backrolled with aggregate (angular sand, rounded sand,
etc.), and a second layer of topcoat with a broadcasted
and backrolled aggregate, depending on the serviceabil-
ity and aesthetic requirements. In some instances, the ag-
gregate can be installed to refusal, where aggregate is
applied to a point where the topcoat cannot accept ad-
ditional aggregates. In a seeded to refusal assembly, once
the topcoat has cured, excess aggregate is removed and
a final tie coat is required to seal the surface of the as-
sembly.
The curing mechanism differs from single component to

two-component systems. Single component systems uti-
lize/consume water during the curing process and require Fig. 2: Typical TDC installed on balcony
access to ambient moisture and the ability to off-gas. Two
component systems react chemically in a closed system
without the need to access ambient moisture. Due to this,
two-component materials cure in less time than a single
component, allowing subsequent layers to be applied in
shorter time intervals, returning the structure to service
sooner. Typical TDC applications are on exterior suspend-
ed concrete elements (balconies, plaza slabs, etc.) (Fig. 2)
and parking decks/ramps (both exterior and interior) (Fig.
3), providing waterproofing protection, traction/non-slip
enhanced surfaces, wayfinding, and interior light reflec-
tion in parkades (for aesthetics, security, etc.). In addition
to exterior environments, indoor environments (parking
structures suspended slabs and stairwells) have the po-
tential for vehicles and foot traffic to transport moisture
and road salts (chlorides) into enclosed areas.
Fig. 3: Typical TDC installed on parking structure

Fig. 4: Moisture staining through slab Fig. 5: Concrete deterioration on bottom surface of beam Fig. 6: Removal of unsound concrete in prog-
ress near support columns
ded reinforcement is abundant at the slab surface. When

The thin two-layer system is advantageous over other wa- the concrete slab’s top surface is delaminated in close
terproofing assemblies concealed/protected by concrete proximity to columns (Fig. 6), this deterioration impacts the
topping, pavers, or overburden, as it allows the coating slab’s ability to transfer loading to the column below, creat-
to be exposed to assess its condition, performance, and ing the potential for the column to punch through the slab
perform any required repair over its service life. This thin cross section. Top surface concrete delamination in the
application also allows for assessing the condition of the centre of the slab also impacts the structure’s load carry-
underlying concrete structure by acoustic methods (chain ing ability due to reducing the effective concrete compres-
dragging/hammer sounding). The thin coating is also light- sion block area. Should this concrete deterioration occur
weight, adding negligible deadloads to the structure. on the slab underside, slab edges (balconies) (Fig. 7) and
vertical surfaces, it has the potential to break loose over
To protect concrete structures from moisture and chloride time and fall from heights, creating hazards to people and
induced deterioration, the use of traffic deck coatings has property below.
become widespread over North America. However, regu-
lar cleaning and maintenance is required. Failures in traffic In addition to corroding embedded steel reinforcement,
deck coatings can be expected over time, if worn areas moisture and contaminants have the potential to impact
and isolated locations of damage are not addressed in a unbonded post-tensioned (PT) reinforcement by corroding
timely fashion. In this article, we will explore the mecha- steel strands within the structure (Fig. 8) and anchors at
nisms behind concrete deterioration, the importance of the slab edge. As strands are typically stressed/loaded up-
corrosion protection with traffic deck coatings, common wards of 25,000 lbs., corrosion-induced strand breakage
TDC failures observed in the field, and best practices for can occur, releasing the tension force violently and sig-
installation and repairing TDCs, to maximize service life. nificantly reducing the structure's ability to sustain loading.
UNDERSTANDING CONCRETE DETERIORATION These types of concrete/structural deterioration can be

Concrete deterioration occurs when moisture and con- reduced significantly by applying TDCs that create a pro-
taminants (de-icing salts, chlorides, sulfates, etc.) pene- tective barrier between the concrete and water/contami-
trate the porous concrete matrix, leading to the corrosion nants.
of embedded steel reinforcement (Fig. 4) and the weak-
ening/reacting with the chemicals that create the cement
matrix, producing concrete surface scaling. As moisture
and chlorides penetrate deeper into the concrete member
and contact embedded steel reinforcement, the steel cor-
rodes, expanding in volume and fracturing the surround-
ing concrete. Over time, if the steel is further exposed to
moisture and chlorides, it continues to expand, causing
the surrounding concrete to delaminate from the steel sur-
faces, creating potential for the concrete to become loose
while affecting the structure’s ability to sustain loading
Fig. 7: Spalled concrete on front edge of balcony Fig. 8: Removal of unsound
(Fig. 5). Concrete top surface delamination is likely to oc- concrete in progress at PT
cur near columns and stair/elevator cores where embed- strands

COMMON FAILURES IN TRAFFIC DECK COATINGS Surface Wear: Over time, the aggregate surface of the
Debonding: Debonding refers to the separation of the TDC will experience abrasion due to wheel racking and
coating from the underlying substrate or between layers traffic exposure. The wear is intensified with the pres-
of coatings (intercoat adhesion). This issue is often caused ence of excess gravel/sand. This wear can weaken the
by use over the coating service life but can also be due to coating, leading to premature failure. The first indica-
insufficient surface preparation, high moisture content in tion of wear is aggregate pop-out (Fig. 12). This is when
the slab at time of application, water migration between the abrasion has worn through the top of the wear course
layers, or applications outside of recoat windows between and is now contacting the embedded aggregate. As the
coats. As the coating tears/gouges from wheel racking and aggregate encounters vehicle wheel forces, it can be-
use (Fig. 9), specifically at drive aisles and turning areas, come dislodged from the coating system, leaving be-
penetrations in the waterproofing allow water to migrate hind a pocket in the lower layer of the wearing surface.
under the coating and weaken the bond between the wa-
terproofing and concrete substrate. As the bond weakens, Once this occurs, abrasion wears through the second lay-
the coating becomes less resistant to forces caused by er of the wearing surface until the underlying waterproof-
moving vehicles and expands in size. Debonding can also ing membrane is exposed. The last phase of wear is abra-
occur between layers (wear course and base coat) (Fig. 10) sion through the membrane to concrete substrate (Fig. 13),
due to inadequate surface preparation, placing materials leading to debonding failures and potential for moisture to
outside of specified cure times, or if in an open air/exterior infiltrate into the slab top surface.
application, where ambient temperatures can affect curing.
Fig. 9: Unbonded/torn coating Fig. 10: Intercoat adhesion failure Fig. 12: Aggregate "pop-out" Fig. 13: Excessive wear through entire
between topcoat and base coat coating system
Cracks and Scrapes: Cracking of the underlying concrete MAXIMIZING SERVICE LIFE THROUGH LAYERS OF
substrate (by concrete shrinkage after casting in place, SUCCESS
thermal expansion, or deflection under load) can lead to Layer 1—Surface Preparation: Proper surface preparation
cracks in the TDC. In new construction, cracking is likely is crucial for a successful TDC installation. Shot blasting is
to occur within the first year of service life where plastic recommended to achieve an ICRI Concrete Surface Pro-
shrinkage has occurred and the structure first experi- file (CSP) 3-4, which removes micro-fractures and laitance
ences occupancy loading. As the coating ages, its plas- from the concrete surface (Fig. 14). This provides a sound,
ticizers become brittle, leading to loss of elasticity in the open-textured surface with the surface area required for
coating and cracking. Regular use and traffic can lead to sufficient coating adhesion. In a repair program to an exist-
scrapes in the coating as well. Type of use—such as loading system, abrasive blasting also removes the top surface
ing dock or industrial settings—can exacerbate the occur- of concrete, which can contain grease, rubber from tires,
rence of scrapes and gouges (Fig. 11). In colder climates, or contaminants that have migrated into the concrete slab.
power brushes should be used for exterior applications Wear course that is being upgraded with additional ma-
instead of snowplows or buckets to avoid scraping the terial should be shot blasted to remove the items noted
coating. Cracks are often not detailed as per manufactur- above. When concrete is exposed and being prepared to
ers' recommendations, which can lead to crack reflection receive coating, surface preparation lighter than a profile
through the installed assembly or a reduction of the crack of CSP 3 will likely not remove the concrete laitance and
bridging potential over time. As per CSA S413-21, cracks concrete micro-fractures/contaminants, leading to pre-
<1.6 mm need to be premature debonding and
stripped with base coat failure. A profile rougher
prior to full base coat than CSP 4 creates large
application. Cracks >1.6 and inconsistent impres-
mm up to 25 mm need sions that the coating
to be routed, filled with will have to fill, creating
a compatible sealant, potential for thin areas
and pre-stripped with and the need for addi-
basecoat prior to full tional material applica-
Fig. 11: Typical gouge in TDC
basecoat application. tion to achieve specified Fig. 14: Shotblasted concrete

minimum thickness. An epoxy grout coat can be utilized in place (for a non-moving vehicle), the added stress could
to overcome a rougher profile in advance to allow for a shear the over-thickened coating layer. For two compo-
more even nominal base coat thickness. This methodol- nent products, wet film thickness testing is useful as these
ogy is often used in rained out slabs or slabs encountering types of products are typically +90% solids and have mini-
over-finishing (top surface delamination). mal shrinkage when curing, with little effect on thickness
results. This allows testing to occur when material applica-
Layer 2—Application Environments: Consider the ser- tion is in progress (Fig. 16). This also allows for deficiencies
vice life conditions and specific requirements of the proj- to be addressed quickly by simply adding more material
ect and material during design/material selection phase. within the deficient area. Cut testing is necessary when
Thicker wearing surfaces may be necessary for high-traffic using a single component product, as the wet to dry thick-
areas (drive aisles and turning areas) or in loading dock/ ness of these types of compounds can differ due to being
industrial areas, possibly requiring a more robust wearing typically +/-70% solids. Cut testing provides an accurate
surface in lieu of standard aggregate (alumina-oxide ag- in-situ dry film thickness, however it involves puncturing
gregate, hybrid TDC systems with epoxy wear courses, the new waterproofing system and is limited when deter-
or more robust systems such as polymethyl-methacrylate mining the extent of deficient coating thickness, requiring
(PMMA) or polyurethane-methacrylate (PUMA) systems). multiple cut tests at different locations, which then need to
Turnaround times and curing temperatures are also im- be repaired.
portant considerations during installation. Improper phas-
ing of the work can lead to the system curing in overnight Adhesion testing can be completed to ensure the newly
low temperatures or being applied to a substrate too late/ applied coating has sufficient bond strength. CSA A23.2-
early, affecting its bond strength and durability. During re- 6B provides standards for testing concrete overlays and
pairs, portions of the parking facility may be required to involves adhering a steel puck/plate to the coating, cutting
remain open, creating potential for vehicles to contact the a certain depth into the concrete around the test area, and
work site. Proper signs, barricades, and site presence can applying upward force with a jack until failure. This can
help mitigate site contaminants from vehicles. help provide insight on whether the bond to the concrete
substrate is sufficient and consistent, or if areas may have
Layer 3—Thickness and Testing: Verifying the product is bonding issues from improper surface preparation, or tem-
being placed/applied in conformance with specifications perature fluctuations from curing, etc.
or manufacturer requirements is key to ensuring a long-
lasting service life of the coating. When placing material on Layer 4—Tricky Details: Placing a new coating in the field
new concrete, concrete repairs, or exterior applications, (centre) of a concrete slab is relatively straightforward;
moisture content of the substrate should be measured however, improper design/installation of terminations and
(Fig. 15) and compared against specification/manufacturer perimeters of coating repairs can make coatings suscepti-
requirements. As the coating is a water barrier, trapped ble to failures. Rather than re-
moisture within the slab will create vapor drive with tem- lying on a lap with the existing
perature fluctuations, potentially causing the coating to coating when doing repairs,
debond from the concrete substrate. ground/saw cut reglets can
provide additional mechani-
Thickness testing is also important as a system that is too cal adhesion while providing
thin will gouge and debond in wheel racking or turning ar- physical separation between
eas prematurely. Because the coating is elastic, if the coat- the new repair coating and
ing is too thick, it will deform with use, causing debonding the surrounding existing TDC
and cracking. Applying the coating too thickly, and beyond (Figs. 17 and 18). The coating Fig. 17: Sawcut reglets at perimeter
the recommended thicknesses, can also create additional fills the reglet during install of new TDC
shear-stress in the coating layer. When wheels are turned and helps to
embed the
membrane
as well as
create a bar-
rier from the
surrounding
environment.
Should wa-
ter penetrate
and migrate
under the ex-
Fig. 15: Moisture testing con- Fig. 16: Thickness testing using mil gauge isting coating,
crete as it migrates Fig. 18: Typical TDC full system repair with reglet at perimeter

along the slab top surface it will contact the reglet installed through the coating, and causing unsightly stain. If corrod-
around the repair perimeter, mitigating potential for water ed embeds are left in place, even if exposed surfaces are
to migrate between the slab top surface and the repair. blasted clean of corrosion, the latent corrosion in between
concrete/steel will bleed through.
Detailing at cracks and upturns prior to large scale TDC
application also prevents moisture that gathers at the bas- Downturns at slab edges terminating into the drip edge
es of columns, walls, and curbs or at flexural cracks from (Fig. 24) can help mitigate concrete deterioration as well
bypassing the traffic deck coating system. Concrete is a as help mitigate loose/unsound concrete from falling at
stiff material that cracks under deflection (i.e. at column height, creating potential hazards to the public below.
bases and wall transitions) and from thermal expansion/
contraction. Providing a double application of membrane Layer 5—Compatibility: When applying polyurethane-
at cracks and upturn locations (Figs. 19, 20, and 21) can based TDCs, compatibility with existing surfaces is nec-
help provide a thicker, more elastic waterproofing mem- essary to ensure the coating and overall detail performs
brane that will have a higher resistance to elongation/flex- as intended. When repairing the existing coating, under-
ure. Providing a two-component sealant heel bead at the standing if the existing coating is a similar polyurethane-
base of upturn transitions can provide additional moisture based product, or a bitumen-based product, etc., will help
ingress protection as well as provide a slope for the traffic with repair material selection,
deck coating to transition on vertically (rather than trying ensure compatibility, and ensure
to apply the coating into a 90° corner). proper service life of the repair.
When transitioning from slab
Base plates for fences, railing, bollards, etc., are typically surface to building envelope at
anchored into the concrete slab, penetrating through the balconies, down-turning a sur-
traffic deck coating system. This creates the potential for face coating onto the vertical
moisture to migrate between the baseplate and concrete foundation wall waterproofing,
slab, into the anchor openings, and deteriorate the struc- or transitioning from a plaza as-
tural connection (Fig. 22). Placing a heel bead and TDC sembly to interior parkade at a
around the base plate perimeter (Fig. 23) can help miti- trench drain, the TDC may come
Fig. 22: Typical installation at
gate corrosion and deterioration of the baseplate struc- into contact with bitumen-based balcony railing support
tural connection. Note that prior to sealing by heel bead
and TDC application, surface preparation of baseplates re-
quires removal and abrasive blasting of corroded surfaces
in order to prevent corrosion from reappearing, bleeding
Fig. 23: Recommended installation at balcony railing support
Fig. 19: Detail coat at floor- Fig. 20: Detail coat at cracks
to-wall intersection
Fig. 21: Application at upturn Fig. 24: Application at downturn—slab edge

products. Polyurethane alone is stable with bitumen (there compatible with both TDC and bitumen-based systems
are polyurethane modified bitumen waterproofing sys- such as some PUMAs/PMMAs. In trench drains, using gal-
tems in production); however, the plasticizers that make vanized steel angle and reglets to separate the trench/
the TDC flexible and elastic are not. Bitumen tends to at- plaza waterproofing from parkade traffic deck coating can
tract the plasticizers within the TDC system, causing it to also be effective.
discolour and become brittle—creating potential for crack-
ing. As the plasticizers interact with the bitumen-based CONCLUSION
product (self-adhered membrane, mop-on rubberized Proper specification, design, application, and assessment
waterproofing, etc.) the bitumen becomes soft and if in a of traffic deck coatings is necessary to ensure the coat-
vertical application, can bleed/run. ing performs as intended to protect the concrete and is
maintained throughout its service life. Annual condition
The most effective way to have a TDC lap with bitumen- reviews by a Consultant, as recommended by CSA S413,
based products is to have an intermediate layer to sepa- can help identify and address typical wear and use items
rate them. This can be a steel termination bar that the TDC before they exacerbate costly concrete/structural repairs.
laps onto (Fig. 25), a flashing or an intermediate material Consideration of materials, environment, surface prepara-
tion, detailing, and monitoring installation aid in having a
successful project and help limit risk of warrantable items.
By understanding the causes of concrete deterioration,

addressing common failures, and following best practices,
the service life of traffic deck coatings can be significantly
extended.
Bryant Bartolotto-Freeman is a graduate of the

University of Calgary, and is an Engineer-In-Training
with RJC Engineers. Bryant’s previous experience in
general contracting provided him with a solid back
ground in the management of construction projects.
Working alongside RJC’s Building Science team, he
has gained valuable experience providing project
support, field review and coordination, and enhanced
his technical knowledge in investigating building issues, as well as design
Fig. 25: Upturn tie-in to building envelope with metal termination bar and implementation of repair programs.
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A Forensic Investigation of a Four-
Story Building in Nassau, Bahamas,
Following Hurricane Matthew
by Chris Dumford
Fig. 1: 4-story bank building in Nassau, Bahamas
Buildings are much like human beings. Whereas human lina coast. The Category-5 hurricane caused somewhere
beings have a skeletal structure protected by an outer north of $16.5 billion in damage and took the lives of over
epidermal layer, buildings have a structural skeleton pro- 500 people. As Matthew lingered over Nassau, the winds,
tected by an outer building envelope. If the outer building which exceeded 115 miles per hour, blew detritus and ex-
envelope (roof structure, exterior walls and coatings, win- tensive salt spray against the outer envelope of the bank
dows, doors, etc.) is compromised, it often allows water building. Failure of the building envelope allowed water
intrusion that can cause major damage to the structural intrusion that resulted in extensive damage to the build-
elements. Once damage begins to occur to the main struc- ing structure. About a year after the hurricane event, a
tural elements of a building, it can endanger the structural British engineering firm was contacted by the building
integrity of the building and result in expensive repairs to owners to evaluate the
correct the damage and reestablish the structural integrity. overall condition of the
building. The British
Structural failures in buildings usually fall into one or more firm performed an initial
related categories. These categories can be poor work- site survey and deter-
manship or design issues, natural causes, lack of mainte- mined that additional
nance, or man-made issues (acts of terrorism or war). In my non-destructive testing
experience, after investigating dozens of building structur- would be required. This
al failures over a career that spanned over 40 years, most led to them contacting
fall within the category of natural causes or lack of main- our company. In May of
tenance. By far, the biggest culprit in these two categories 2018, I and another ma-
is water intrusion. Probably the epitome of this culprit was terial consultant from
evidenced by a four-story bank building located in Nassau, our firm flew to Nassau
Bahamas. (Fig. 1) to assist in the building
structural assessment.
On October 6, 2016, Hurricane Matthew made landfall (Fig. 2) Fig. 2: Satellite photograph of Hurricane
Matthew
in Nassau before traveling northward toward the Caro-

Our assessment was divided into several different disci-
plines. We performed a visual assessment of the building,
followed by extensive non-destructive testing of the vari-
ous structural elements. The final element of our investi-
gation was a historical investigation of the materials used
in the building construction, as well as construction meth-
ods. Unpeeling each layer of the investigation gave us an
increasing level of understanding of the overall building
condition. Our data were collated into a single report de-
livered to our client, allowing them to make recommen-
dations to remedy the building damage. Our investigation
proceeded as follows:
VISUAL ASSESSMENT
A complete interior and exterior visual assessment was
performed first. The assessment revealed that the outer
envelope of the building was compromised in several ar- Fig. 3: Typical condition of the undersides of the 4th floor and roof
eas. The building itself was entirely a reinforced concrete
structure consisting of concrete beams and pans encased
in a concrete shell. The roof consisted of a reinforced con-
crete deck covered in a waterproof mastic tar paper with
aggregate ballast. The exterior of the building was coated
in a waterproof elastomeric coating. The elastomeric coat-
ing on the exterior of the building was damaged at several
locations, mainly in the southwest quadrant of the build-
ing. Numerous spalls were observed on the outer faces
of the exterior walls. Many of the caulked control joints
between the exterior concrete panels had failed. The roof
mastic had also failed across most of the roof structure.
Significant spalling which exposed the reinforcing steel
was observed in the roof deck in several locations. The Fig. 4: Photograph of the roof. Note the complete failure of the roof membrane and
interior of the building exhibited water damage on the up- extensive corrosion of the exposed reinforcing steel
per floors. The undersides of the 4th floor and roof deck
exhibited spalling and delamination of the concrete, pri- testing of concrete samples extracted from several loca-
marily in the southwest corner of the building. One area tions within the building.
of loose concrete, approximately 30 feet long by 10 feet
wide and about 4 inches thick on the underside of the 4th Impact-Echo Testing: Impact-echo testing (ASTM C1383)
floor was observed. The loose concrete section was situ- was utilized to determine the perimeter of spalls and de-
ated right above a line of secretaries’ desks that were cur- laminated areas on the undersides of the slabs. The de-
rently in use. Tapping on the surface of this loose concrete laminated areas were located by performing soundings
with a hammer to determine the spall limits resulted in a with a rotary percussion instrument (ASTM D4580). Exten-
several hundred-pound section of concrete becoming de- sive delaminations of the undersides of the slabs on the
tached onto several of the desks. These desks had been roof level and 4th floor were detected, concentrated most
occupied only a few hours earlier. Fortunately, no one was heavily in the southwest region of the building.
injured. (Fig. 3)
Corrosion Potential Testing: Corrosion potential testing
The visual observation also revealed that all the exposed (ASTM C876) was performed on the interior faces of the
reinforcing steel on the roof level and the undersides of exterior walls and undersides of the various slabs. The re-
the roof slab and 4th floor were extensively corroded and sults indicated that the area of the building with the great-
exhibited major loss of section. Some bars were complete- est corrosion potential was in the southwest corner of the
ly severed. (Fig. 4) building. This correlated with the noted high concentration
of spalls and delaminations, as well as the previously ob-
NON-DESTRUCTIVE INVESTIGATION served damage to the exterior elastomeric coating, most
Non-destructive testing consisted of impact-echo testing, evident in the southwest section of the building. (Fig. 5)
corrosion potential testing, locating reinforcing steel, ro-
tary percussion testing of the undersides of the slabs, phe- Rebar Locating: An eddy current reinforcing steel detec-
nolphthalein testing of concrete fragments, and chloride tor was utilized to map out the reinforcing steel location

Fig. 5: Corrosion potential map of the 4th floor of the building Fig. 6: Carbonation testing of concrete samples using phenolpthalein indicated
extensive carbonation
and orientation, primarily in the building columns. This was cially between the fourth floor and roof. Thus, the building
performed at the request of the client. suffered from the perfect storm of several categories of
structural failure. The first was poor workmanship. Utiliza-
Phenolphthalein Testing: Phenolphthalein was utilized to tion of salt-contaminated fine aggregate resulted in the
determine if any of the concrete was carbonated. Testing salts being activated every time the building experienced
indicated that much of the exterior wall concrete was high- water intrusion. The second was lack of maintenance. The
ly carbonated. The carbonation was quite deep and was issues with the roof mastic coating were far older than a
expected given the age of the building. (Fig. 6). single event. The damaged roof covering was certainly ex-
acerbated by the hurricane, but the concrete damage and
Water Soluble Chloride Testing: Water soluble chloride extensive loss of the roof reinforcing steel was evidence
testing indicated that every concrete sample tested con- of a long-term issue that was ignored. The hurricane was
tained high levels of chloride concentration. The high con- a natural event that contributed to the building damage
centrations were found throughout the entire thickness to a great degree. Finally, water intrusion was the primary
of the concrete samples tested. This was unexpected. culprit in most of the damage.
Because the building had been exposed to years of salt
spray, especially concentrated spray at high velocities dur- We were informed sometime later by the client that they
ing Hurricane Matthew, we expected the chloride concen- had recommended razing the top floor and roof down to
trations to be greatest at the surface level to an inch or two the fourth-floor level, transforming the fourth floor into a
below the surface. roof level, recaulking all exterior joints, repairing spalls in
the exterior walls and reapplying a new elastomeric coat-
HISTORICAL STUDY ing on the exterior of the building. These repairs were in-
The historical study revealed that the concrete was mixed tended to extend the service life of the building for sev-
and placed on-site. Coarse aggregate and cement were eral years. We were not given the opportunity to see the
procured from Florida and shipped to Nassau on barges completed work. All-in-all, this project was an excellent
during construction. The fine aggregate was procured opportunity to showcase modern forensic investigative
from local beaches and was not washed prior to being processes to assess an existing structure.
mixed into the concrete. This explained the high chloride
concentration throughout the concrete samples. The en-
capsulated chloride was activated every time the building Chris Dumford is Senior Scientist/Senior Mate
structure was exposed to water intrusion. This caused the rials Consultant with Terracon Consultants. Mr.
corrosion of the reinforcing steel. Dumford has been in the Materials Testing and
Inspection industry for over 43 years. His experi
RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION ence includes working in the Nuclear Industry,
The accumulated data was provided to our client in a re- Military Industry, and the Commercial Industrial
port. The report noted that the roof structure was exten- Construction Industry. His expertise includes met
sively damaged. Large areas of the roof surface had de- allurgy, non-destructive testing, and forensic
laminated and the reinforcing steel (especially around the investigations of structural failures as well as building assessments.
column heads) was largely corroded through, with many
of the bars exhibiting complete loss of section. The un-
derside of the roof exhibited extensive spalling, and the
bottom reinforcing steel mat was also extensively corrod-
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There Is No Panacea When It
Comes to Wall Coatings
by Keith C. Howard
Elastomeric coatings sound like the solution for all situa- ing with 300% elongation applied at a 16-mil total dry film
tions because there is a perception that they are the only thickness (DFT) is going to be able to move about 1/32".
waterproof option for above grade concrete and masonry At 600% elongation, the movement allowance would be
applications. Elastomerics have become prevalent in many approximately 1/16". All existing cracks should be treated/
specifications, but do we understand what an elastomeric detailed according to the
wall coating is, what it’s supposed to do, and when we manufacturer’s recommen-
should use them? Wall coatings vary greatly in their ingre- dations before the applica-
dients, chemistry, and performance. Understanding when tion of any coating. When
an elastomeric coating is appropriate for a specific project evaluating crack bridging
is key to the successful performance and protection of the properties, don’t forget the
wall section. other essential physical
property of recovery per-
An elastomeric coating is a high-build coating that is man- cent. Elongation is useless
ufactured with special resins that can stretch (elongate). without recovery (ASTM
The function of elastomeric coatings is to bridge small D412, D2370) (Fig. 2). Fig. 2: Elongation testing
hairline cracks in substrates that are subject to thermally
dynamic movement or have existing cracks. What if elongation is not necessary? What coating type is
best for monolithic substrates like concrete and masonry?
Thermal dynamic cracks Drying shrinkage, settle-
are common in stucco ment, mortar, or structural
on wood, metal framing, cracks often found in single
or Exterior Insulation wythe CMU, poured-in-place
Finish Systems (EIFS). concrete, tilt-up concrete, or
These substrates are precast concrete walls (Fig.
not monolithic and act 3) are typically not thermally
as a “shell” installed dynamic cracks and should
over a wall's framing or be treated differently than
structural elements. The Fig. 1: Crack in exterior stucco stucco/EIFS cracks.
hairline cracks experi- Fig. 3: Typical cracks in concrete
enced by these substrates are typically 1/16” or less and The cracks found on these
will vary with ambient temperature. As the outside tem- monolithic substrates are typically far less frequent and
perature falls, the cracks in the stucco will widen; as the may not change much with temperature when compared
outside temperature rises, these same cracks will narrow to stucco on framing. Cracks in concrete walls could be in-
or even close. (Fig. 1) dicative of larger structural issues or lack of proper expan-
sion joints and should be properly repaired or filled with a
Quite often, the word elastomeric is used as a generic paintable sealant before the coating application.
term. Two key physical properties should be reported to
evaluate actual elastomeric coatings: elongation and re- Recommending elastomeric coatings on these types of
covery. Elongation of 300% is considered the minimum for substrates is not the best recommendation for either the
good performance. Regarding recovery, many products owner or the structure. The selection of the coating based
do not even list their recovery value on the data sheet. A on the substrate type and wall construction is critical to
tested recovery value (%) is essential for long-term perfor- long-term performance.
mance. Without it, your coating is like a rubber band that
stretches and stays stretched out. One of the primary functions of high-performance exterior
wall coatings is to protect the structure from the damaging
It is also important to understand how much movement effects of water or moisture ingress.
(crack bridging) can be expected out of a typical elasto-
meric coating system. A typical two-coat elastomeric coat-

Properly applied elastomeric coating systems are excel- not be any going back without the costly removal of prior
lent at bridging hairline cracks in stucco/EIFS, thus keep- coatings.
ing wind-driven rain out of a structure. There are, however,
some trade-offs when using elastomeric vs. high build Elastomerics are typically re-
(flexible) non-elastomeric acrylic wall coatings, the most served for extreme cracking
important of which is vapor permeability. of stucco where water intru-
sion from wind-driven rain is
Elastomeric coatings are susceptible to backside mois- an issue. So, what’s the best
ture because they are softer, more flexible, and less vapor coating for monolithic con-
permeable than high build waterproof acrylic non-elasto- crete and masonry walls that
merics. The increased flexibility does not permit the same are not susceptible to ther- Fig. 5: Coated precast concrete panel
tenacious physical bond to the substrate that a high-build mal cracking? (Fig. 5)
acrylic non-elastomeric can
achieve, and the lower vapor High-build waterproof acrylic coatings are both water-
permeance does not allow proof and flexible (ASTM D522). These coatings resist
any trapped moisture to es- wind-driven rain, resist chalking, withstand freeze-thaw
cape, often resulting in the cycles, and have excellent UV resistance. (ASTMs D4214,
water blisters (Fig. 4). For this D1729, G23). Their tenacious adhesion and permeability
reason, most experts never allow moisture vapor to escape. Dirt pick-up is minimized,
recommend the use of elas- and color retention is outstanding long-term. These coat-
tomeric on the underside of Fig. 4: Water dripping from behind ings provide excellent protection for concrete and mason-
balconies or soffits. blistered coating ry buildings.
Water can be trapped behind an elastomeric wall coat- Coatings play a vital role in protecting reinforced concrete
ing resulting in water blisters on the walls or loss of adhe- structures from carbonation, a process that can cause sig-
sion of the coating. This is a symptom of a larger problem nificant deterioration and weakening of the concrete over
where moisture got behind the coating due to any number time. Carbonation occurs when carbon dioxide from the
of other issues such as inadequate flashing, cracks that atmosphere reacts with the alkaline components of con-
exceeded the coating’s movement capabilities, roofing or crete, reducing its pH and compromising its protective
parapet design flaws, improper window installations, or properties. By applying a suitable coating to the surface
failed joint sealant, et. al. In these cases, the elastomeric of reinforced concrete, the ingress of carbon dioxide can
coating may be working against the building by keeping be minimized, thus preserving the integrity and longevity
the moisture in, not out of the structure. of the structure.
Another consideration when specifying coatings is dirt One of the primary ways high-performance coatings pro-
pick-up. Some buildings are more prone to dirt pick-up tect reinforced concrete from carbonation is by creating a
when located in warm, humid climates, or in proximity to waterproof barrier that limits carbon dioxide penetration
pollution. Buildings located near industrial plants, major into the concrete matrix. High-quality coatings act as im-
traffic areas, airports, or seaports are more susceptible to permeable shields, preventing direct contact between the
environmental dirt pick-up. concrete and the surrounding atmosphere. This barrier ef-
fect significantly slows down the carbonation process, re-
Elastomeric coatings require softer resins to give them ducing the exposure of alkaline materials in the concrete
their elongation properties, but this leaves them more sus- to carbon dioxide. As a result, the pH of the concrete re-
ceptible to dirt pickup when compared to high-build non- mains relatively high, maintaining its protective passivat-
elastomeric coatings. Silicone elastomeric coatings tend ing layer and preventing the corrosion of the reinforcing
to have higher dirt pick-up due to their chemistry (ionic steel within.
charge).
Furthermore, coatings can offer additional protection
There are also potential issues with recoating elastomeric by providing a physical barrier against other deleterious
coatings. Some silicone elastomeric coatings must only agents, such as moisture and chloride ions. Moisture can
be recoated with the same silicone elastomeric, further facilitate carbon dioxide transport into the concrete, ac-
reducing the permeability of the wall as additional coats celerating the carbonation process. Waterproof coatings
are added. Once an elastomeric has been applied, it is serve as effective moisture barriers, preventing the intru-
not advisable to apply a non-elastomeric because of the sion of water and, consequently, reducing the carbonation
dissimilar movement capabilities of the different coatings. rate. This further enhances the durability of the reinforced
A non-elastomeric applied over an elastomeric is suscep- concrete by preventing the initiation and progression of
tible to cracking, leading to blistering or delamination. In corrosion, which can be exacerbated by the carbonation
short, once an elastomeric has been applied, there may process.

Coatings play a crucial role in safeguarding reinforced con- Mock-ups should always be con-
crete structures from carbonation. By forming a protective ducted to check for adhesion and
barrier against carbon dioxide, limiting moisture ingress, aesthetics, especially in recoat ap-
and providing corrosion inhibition, coatings help maintain plications. The standard adhesion
the alkalinity and durability of concrete. These protective test is ASTM D3359, Adhesion by
measures significantly extend the service life of reinforced Tape Test (Fig. 9). This testing may
concrete structures, ensuring their structural integrity and help determine if a primer is need-
minimizing the need for costly repairs or replacements. To ed or if a special surface prepara-
provide a protective barrier, the wall coating needs to be tion is required. Full surface prep-
applied as a continuous pinhole free membrane. Making aration and a sealant joint should
sure the contractor understands the proper application is be included in the mock-up. Fig. 9: Performing tape adhe-
sion test
critical to extending the life of the building.
When selecting a wall coating, there are several questions
Application techniques for any high build wall coating are that should be considered. Is the substrate bare concrete/
different than typical paint applications. Pay close atten- masonry or is there an existing coating? What is the wall
tion to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and when in assembly; is it monolithic? What is the level of exposure to
doubt, contact the manufacturer’s local representative! UV, thermal cycles, and other environmental conditions?
How will the contractor access the building and how will
When applying one of these coatings, it is best to have the that affect application technique? The bottom line: Every
frame bend facing the correct direction. If you are apply- building is different, so one wall coating type will not be
ing from North to South, you need to have the bend of the suitable for every application (Fig. 10).
frame facing towards the South because this is where the
pressure is applied on the roller cover to make sure you
get proper application consistency.
For proper roller applica-

tion, the coating should be
applied in an M or W pat-
tern, doubling back to fill
in the pattern. The roller
application should be over-
lapped by two or three inch-
es (Fig. 6). The finish stroke
Fig. 10: Properly coated concrete parking structure
should be in a downward
application starting at one
end of the wall following all Fig. 6: Coating application with proper
the way down the wall to a overlap ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
natural stopping point. Keith would like to acknowledge his coworkers Patrick Jor-
ski, Marthe Brock, Lori Proops, and Dan Kime who assisted
When cutting in a high build him with this article. If you are interested in more informa-
coating with a brush, it is best tion or would like to participate in the 710.4 Sub-committee
to go back and lightly stipple on Wall Coatings, please contact Marthe Brock.
with the brush to add texture
(Fig. 7); this will help blend in
the roller stipple.
Before applying a high build Fig. 7: Match stipple texture at brush- Keith C. Howard, CSI, CCPR, LEED AP, is
wall coating, it is best to mix applied cut-ins the Senior Buildings and Restoration Specialist in
the material in the bucket Georgia for Sika/Master Builders Solutions and has
and then box mix the pails been with them for 15 years. He brings with him 31
together to achieve proper years of experience in the construction industry
color consistency. Boxing is and is a LEED® Accredited Professional as well as
done by pouring half of the a Certified Construction Products Representative.
mixed material into an empty Keith is a past president of the ICRI Georgia
pail and then pour half the Chapter. Keith has a BS in Business Administration from the University
bucket of the next pail into of Central Florida and was an Air Defense Artillery Officer in the US
the half pail and repeating as Fig. 8: Box mixing demonstration to Army. Keith is also a Co-Pitmaster of the legendary MasterQue com
you apply the material. (Fig. 8) achieve color consistency petition BBQ team.

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2023 ICRI State of the Institute
by Eric Hauth, ICRI Executive Director, and Pierre Hébert, ICRI President
We write this annual report mid-year of ICRI’s 35th anniversary In addition to charting this critically important pathway for ICRI,
year. What an incredible accomplishment! From its humble begin- other notable accomplishments this past fiscal year include:
nings in a hotel conference room in Naperville, Illinois in 1988, ICRI
• Hiring ICRI’s first full-time Marketing and Membership Man-
has grown into an international brand recognized as the source
ager, Marissa Esguerra.
for the highest quality guidelines, education, and networking for
concrete repair professionals and companies. • Growing overall ICRI membership by approximately 5 percent.
With 39 chapters and approximately 2,200 members—including • Streamlining ICRI’s administrative committees, including the
a record-high 47 Supporting Member companies—ICRI has merger of Education and Certifications into a new Professional
reached this remarkable milestone because of the many current Development Committee.
and past ICRI leaders, members, and volunteers who have invested • Holding successful national conventions this past Fall (Atlanta)
their time, money, and talent in this great organization. There is and Spring (Vancouver).
simply no organization in our industry with a more passionate
membership than ICRI! • Formally joining the National Concrete Bridge Council as a
voting member, providing ICRI a unique opportunity to better
And while it’s important to celebrate what got us to this point, connect with and support bridge repair professionals.
every organization needs to adapt to meet the opportunities of
the future. Concrete repair professionals have never been more The following report highlights critical activities and accomplish-
important to addressing the needs of aging infrastructure and ments of ICRI over the past fiscal year (July 1, 2022 – June 30,
realizing ICRI’s mission “to make the built world safer and last 2023).
longer.” ICRI leadership firmly believes that this organization will Four key pillars anchor the work of ICRI: Organization Strength.
grow in membership and impact if we’re adaptable and relentlessly Industry Leadership. Organization Credibility. Professional
focused on the needs of our members. Over the past fiscal year, Development. We discuss ICRI’s latest initiatives guided by these
ICRI has embarked on a path to do just that through critical invest- pillars in the following report.
ments necessary to propel the organization forward.
These investments include: INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ICRI will be the state-of-the-art, trusted ICRI will develop and deliver programs,
• Identifying, selecting, and now building a powerful member- and reliable source of delivering best products, and services that provide
ship database platform through our vendor, Rhythm AMS, that industry practices and professional
networks in the repair industry.
knowledge, build skills, and validate expertise.
• Expand certification
will fuel ICRI’s future growth. • Develop industry professionals • Quality programs and products
• Professional networks • Enhanced product program services
• Contracting to build and launch a new, much more engaging • Champion innovation and safety
website through our vendor, AS Creative.

• Building our first-ever online learning modules for the Con-
crete Slab Moisture Testing program (CSMT), allowing us to
scale this signature ICRI program.
• Producing and launching ICRI’s new promotional video (which
by now you should see on our website and on social media).
• Completing ICRI’s first technical app—an app designed to aid
in the assessment of rebar cleanliness on the jobsite.
ORGANIZATION STRENGTH ORGANIZATION CREDIBILITY
The first two are our biggest and most fundamental changes. They ICRI will have the resources, staff, ICRI will be a well-connected organization
and structures to fully support backed by a recognized and respected brand
will ensure a much easier and more seamless membership expe- its strategic priorities. locally, nationally, and globally.
rience; provide better support to ICRI chapters; create an easier • Engage members • Strengthen strategic partnerships
• Strengthen chapters • Strengthen brand
way to join and stay an ICRI member; ensure a compelling website • Grow staff capacity and capabilities • Engagement of diverse participants
• Serve members
presence; and better integrate our membership platform with
ICRI’s learning management system.
ORGANIZATION STRENGTH
ICRI will have the resources, staff, and structures to fully support its strategic priorities.
Overall Financial Performance App); investment in creating new online learning modules for ICRI’s
ICRI is building a path for future growth. As detailed below, the Concrete Slab Moisture Testing program; and creating a new,
organization has made several strategic investments over the past professionally produced membership promotion video.
fiscal year including a significant investment in new core tech- Three key factors most strongly influenced ICRI’s overall year-end
nology; investment in ICRI’s first-ever digital app (Rebar Cleanliness financial picture.

1. Significant, atypical investments in ICRI’s future (noted ICRI’s Technology Strategy
above). In the influential book on associations, Race for Relevance, the
2. Greater than anticipated inflationary pressures impacting authors state: “Associations must have a comprehensive tech-
travel and convention costs. nology plan for several reasons. First, the role of technology is
increasingly critical to an association’s relevance and importance.
Taken individually, ICRI would have likely ended the fiscal year on Second, the rate of technological advances continues to accel-
or ahead of budget. However, taken together, these factors erate...(finally), the associated exposure to risk will increase. These
resulted in a net income loss of approximately $200,000. Given conditions will be very unkind to an unprepared association.”
the anticipated expenses, ICRI leadership anticipated a net loss
due to our strategic investments, pre-approving a draw on ICRI ICRI has been utilizing technology that is simply unable to keep
reserves up to $150,000 as needed. up with the growing needs of this organization. For ICRI to serve
it members and chapters, things needed to change. Over the past
However, no one could have reasonably predicted the consider- year, ICRI has taken critical steps to pivot from our current tech-
able inflation over the past year, especially in the hospitality arena. nology to new systems that enable the organization to fully meet
Significantly higher than expected expenses for convention food the needs of our members. Chart 3, presented to the Board of
and beverage, audio visual, and staff travel all led to lower than Directors earlier this year, compares our current association tech-
expected net income for our Spring and Fall conventions. nology with the new platform (Rhythm AMS) that we’re in the
In addition to growth strategies, early in the fiscal year, ICRI process of implementing, with expected launch in January 2024.
approved 7.5% dues increase (effectively July 1, 2023), a prudent Chart 3: Core Technology Today (Current) vs. Future (Rhythm) Core
but still relatively modest increase relative to overall inflation. This Technology Today (Current) vs. Future (Rhythm)
is the first dues increase since 2018. In addition, going forward we
are analyzing and adjusting, as needed, our prices for certifications Requirements Current Future Impact
and conventions. Single sign on regardless of No Yes Improvement from current; eliminates dual
membership type logins for “included individuals,” improving
member experience and reducing staff time
assisting on this issue. Future allows use of
ICRI Membership other logins to access portal (e.g., LinkedIn).
In 2021, ICRI set an ambitious goal to grow membership by 50 Easy, complete, and flexible Yes/No Yes Current allows basic membership reporting.
percent by FY 26/27. Since establishing that goal, ICRI overall membership data reporting Rhythm offers much better, more intuitive
member portal; appropriate data fields (e.g.,
membership has grown nearly 10 percent (from 1,999 to 2,186 phone, company name); does not “expire” data
once lapsed.
today). For the past fiscal year, ICRI membership has grown nearly
Single sign on across AMS, LMS, No Yes Easier use of LMS and Causeway; significant
5 percent (Chart 1, below). Causeway staff time savings; better member experience.
These are encouraging numbers and trending in the right direc- Complete Engagement History Yes/No Yes Current history is limited; Future allows
committee history and complete product
tion. But we know we can do even better. The scope and scale of purchase history with ICRI (certifications,
webinars, etc.).
the repair industry in North America and throughout the world—
API Data Integration with LMS No Yes Future bi-directional data flow.
coupled with the tools, resources, and networking opportunities
offered by ICRI—strongly point to significant growth potential. API Data Integration with
Causeway
No Yes Future bi-directional data flow.
ICRI’s leadership is focused on several key initiatives (detailed in

Integrated Website Yes No Future: No integrated website; requires securing
this report) to provide even greater value for current members 3rd party developer.
and those considering ICRI membership. Flexible Website Design No Yes Outside, 3rd party required (WordPress site)
providing greater flexibility; significant new
Chart 1: Year-Over-Year June 2023 Membership Report investment but significant upgrade in ICRI online
presence.
Membership Breakdown June-22 June-23 % Growth
Non-Member Admin No Yes Future allows non-member admins to administer
company memberships.
Overall Membership 2,088 2,187 4.7%
Direct Chapter Membership No Yes Future allows designated chapter reps to easily
United States 1,794 1,900 5.9% Reporting run real-time membership reports.
Canada 204 208 2.0% Chapter Event Registration No Yes Future gives ICRI national ability to offer
Option chapters event register, enabling integration
International 90 78 -13.3% with national database and visibility into
non-member registration data.
Company Membership 378 401 6.1%
Integrated Email Yes No Future requires 3rd party platform; however,
Supporting Membership 40 47 17.5% these are typically easier/improved over current.
Individual Members 998 1,028 3.0%
Government Members 20 24 20.0%
Retired Members 22 22 0.0%
Student Members 50 85 70%
Honorary Members 5 6 20.0%
Additional Company Members 299 356 19.1%
Additional Supporting Members 240 217 -9.6%
Chart 2: Membership Income by Year

Budget Actual Net Actual to Budget ICRI’s New Vendor – Rhythm AMS
FY 21/22 $692,500 $679,930 -$12,570
Together, with a new, more engaging, and responsive website,
FY 22/23 $700,000 $717,249 $17,249
ICRI is adopting a “technology first” approach to ensure that we
Net Year to Year $37,319 have the “structures to fully support its strategic priorities.”

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
ICRI will be a state-of-the-art, trusted, and reliable source of delivering best
industry practices and professional networks in the repair industry.
ICRI Chapters National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC)

Our 39 chapters continue to be the heartbeat of this organization. As noted elsewhere in this publication, earlier this spring, the ICRI
Most are continuing to produce a variety of in-person meetings, Board of Directors unanimously endorsed joining NCBC.
events, and social outings to ensure they are meeting the needs The council consists of allied industry organizations dedicated to:
of their local membership. In addition, chapters like Arizona and
Connecticut have made strides toward revitalization. This past • Promoting quality in concrete bridge construction.
year saw another significant gain in chapter membership as the • Gathering and disseminating information on design, construc-
number for 2023 soared past 2,600 for the first time. The growth tion, and condition of concrete bridges.
from 2,378 in 2022 to 2,618 in 2023 is an increase of 10.1%.
• Establishing communication with federal and state depart-
Chart 4: Chapter Membership Trends ments of transportation, city and county public works depart-
ments, and consulting engineers.
• Providing information on behalf of the concrete industries to
codes and standards groups.
ICRI is very proud to participate in this important collaboration (see
page 10 for more information).
ACI 562 Repair Code Adoption Efforts

ICRI continued working with ACI and other partners throughout
the last fiscal year on the critically important work of further code
adoption of ACI 562. Significantly, this past year saw the adoption
of new language in revisions to the International Existing Building
Code (IEBC) referencing ICRI’s Concrete Surface Repair Technician
(CSRT) program, including this certification program in permissive
code language (although not mandatory). ICRI will continue its
efforts to promote code adoption throughout the U.S. in collabo-
Technical Activities ration with ACI.
With respect to technical activities, ICRI launched the following
technical products in the past fiscal year, designed to advance the Fall and Spring Conventions
quality of repair across the industry: As the world continued to return to normal following the COVID-19
• Guideline 210.3R-2022, Guide for Using In-Situ Tensile Pull-off pandemic, ICRI conventions continued to get back on track. The
Tests to Evaluate Concrete Surface Repairs and Bonded Fall 2022 Convention in Atlanta attracted 280 registrants, while
Overlays. the Spring 2023 Convention in Vancouver (rescheduled from the
pandemic cancellation in 2020) brought in 247 registrants, as well
• Guideline 210.5-2023, Guide for Selecting and Specifying as 32 student registrations from local students organized by the
Reinforcing Bar Cleaning Levels. ICRI BC Chapter.
In addition, we updated the following important guidelines: However, while both conventions saw a positive net income,
• Guideline 320.3R-2022, Guideline for Inorganic Repair Mate- neither met net income expectations, due to significantly higher
rial Data Sheet Protocol. than expected onsite costs (e.g., food and beverage and A/V).
ICRI is keeping an eye on these costs and evaluating approaches
• Guideline 710.2R-2023, Guide for Horizontal Waterproofing
to ensure that our conventions continue to contribute to the overall
of Traffic Surfaces.
financial health of the organization.
• Guideline710.3–2022, Guide for the Mitigation of Moisture in
Concrete Floor Slabs.
Technical Tools
FY 23/24 saw the beta launch of ICRI’s first digital app. The app
(image right), with expected launch this fall, is a field-based tool
based on the recently released ICRI 210.5R-2023, Guide for
Selecting and Specifying Reinforcing Bar Cleaning Levels. ⊲
This project—a real first for ICRI—will put an important tool in the
hands of professionals on the jobsite. It also points the way to new
approaches to deploy actionable tools that benefit the industry.
Well-deserved kudos go to Committee 210 for their work in the
development of this important guideline and their insights that
guided the development of this new, exciting tool.

ORGANIZATION CREDIBILITY
ICRI will be a well-connected organization backed by a recognized and
respected brand locally, nationally, and internationally.
New Promotion and Membership Video

The 35th anniversary of ICRI provided a perfect catalyst to heighten This important new promotion and recruitment tool is currently
awareness about the organization and promote membership in this being promoted widely through our chapters, social media, and
great organization. After extensive discussion and planning by the ICRI communications. We are grateful for the extensive efforts of
ICRI Marketing Committee, we’ve just launched a new, profession- the Marketing Committee and staff team who worked hard to get
ally produced video that tells the story of ICRI and the “why” of the this video produced and launched. New ICRI video screenshots
organization (see the following screen shots from the video). below. ▼
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ICRI will develop and deliver programs, products, and services that provide knowledge, build skills, and validate expertise.
Webinars Chart 5: Summary of Webinar Registrations

FY 2022-23 was a banner year for ICRI Webinar Total Non-
webinars. We held 10 professional devel- Date Webinar Title Presenter(s) Registrations Members Members
opment webinars on a wide range of 7/12/2022 Specifying Clear Water Repellents Andrew Jones 53 31 22
concrete repair-related topics, sur- 8/2/2022 Understanding Traffic Bearing Waterproof Membranes Eric Muench, Dan Wald
Dave Fuller (Mod) 77 42 35
passing our goal of 8 webinars for the
year. Importantly, these webinars 9/6/2022 Troubleshooting Protective Coatings and Sealers for
Concrete
Dave Fuller,
Dan Wald (Mod) 86 60 26
attracted a total of 1,192 registrants—con-
10/4/2022 Panel Discussion: How ACI CODE 562-19 Impacts Keith Kesner, Dave Tepke, John
sisting of 52 percent ICRI members and Stakeholders in the Concrete Repair Industry Landry, John McDougall, Aamer Syed
a remarkable 48 percent non-members.
These numbers clearly show the 11/1/2022 Basics of Post-Tensioning Repairs for Restoration Baruch Gedalia, Dave Fuller (Mod) 128 70 58
demand across the industry for ICRI’s 3/7/2023 Concrete Repair 101 Fred Goodwin, Dave Fuller (Mod) 161 82 79
high-quality content. 4/11/2023 Corrosion in Concrete Structures Jorge Costa, Dave Fuller (Mod) 79 51 28
ICRI will continue offering technical 5/9/2023 Understanding Cracks in Concrete, Preventing Their
Occurrence, and Effectively Repairing Them
Rick First
webinars and working to convert as
6/13/2023 Understanding the Technology, Process, & Application Belin Wills, Ethan Namink
many non-member registrants to ICRI of Using Hydro Demolition to Remove Concrete Dan Wald (Mod) 97 54 43
members as possible in the future. 7/11/2023 Concrete Repair: Exploring Effective Techniques, Peter Tarara
Materials, and Expert Insights Chris White 113 62 51
Total Participants 1,192 616 576

Self-Directed (Online) Learning These programs represent one of ICRI’s biggest areas of oppor-
As noted above, ICRI invested significantly in building new, online tunity and growth. With the continued adoption of ACI 562, CSRT
modules for the Concrete Slab Moisture Testing (CSMT). Serving provides an essential concrete 101 for professionals in the field
as an important adjunct to live training, these modules allow us to and a great refresher for seasoned professionals.
reach new audiences with easy to access online learning on this CSMT has for years has been the gold standard training program
important topic. Marketing and promotion of this exciting new for slab moisture testing with significant untapped growth. How-
tool—which can be found on ICRI’s learning management system— ever, it should be noted that adoption of the CSRT program has
is currently underway. CSMT Online Module Screenshots ▼ not met recent projections. Further, post-COVID, we have seen
class size for CSMT down, limiting net income and profitability of
the program. Therefore, we will maintain our focus in the coming
months on analyzing how best to promote and deliver these pro-
grams to even more professionals in the field.
Future Hands-On Applicator Training

Over the past year, ICRI identified a clear need for hands-on
training for applicators, based on the fundamentals of concrete
surface repair. Many professionals in the field are looking for this
kind of training, and ICRI believes our practical approach to con-
crete repair represents a real opportunity to launch this new
offering and partner with local ICRI chapters to scale it.
To realize this goal, a task group has led the effort to develop a
pilot program, slated for launch in December of this year. ICRI will
leverage the insights gained from this initial training program to
improve it and deploy more broadly.
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

This is truly an exciting time for ICRI and the concrete repair
industry! With the future launch of our new technology, more
focused strategic initiatives, and greater support of chapters—
coupled with ICRI’s incredible base of support and member
involvement—the organization is poised for even greater growth
and impact.
But we need you to help us get there. If you’re a chapter member,
recruit others in your network to join ICRI. If you haven’t attended
an ICRI convention, make that a priority in the future—you won’t
regret it. If you’ve never participated on a national technical com-
mittee, we welcome your expertise—whether you’re an applicator/
contractor, engineer, or material professional.
Certification Programs
The Concrete Surface Repair Technician (CSRT) online certification
program has grown slightly in this fiscal year. The number entering
the CSRT Online Certification program has grown slightly, with 17
becoming certified and another 31 somewhere in the process of Chart 6: CSMT Program Dashboard
completing the modules. For those seeking Education only, the Total Total Current
number entering the modules has increased by almost 42 percent Newly Number of
Recertified FY21-22 Certifed Since
Certified Programs
over last year with another 53 completing the modules and the Impact Inception
number somewhere in the process also increasing by 63 individual
110 322 132 10 535
participants.
On the CSMT front, staff and ICRI subject matter experts led by
Peter Craig conducted a number of in-person programs across Chart 7: CSRT Program Dashboard
the country again in 2022–2023. This list includes successful
Net New in Total in
programs at World of Concrete and The International Surfaces Net New
Certification
Total Certified
Certification
Event. ICRI has also collaborated with Ardex, which hosted pro- Certifications Since Inception
Program Program
grams in Texas and California. In addition, ICRI worked with the
17 31 170 469
National Wood Flooring Association on a program in Milwaukee
and hosted programs in Edmonton, Canada; St. Louis, Missouri; Net New Total in
Net New in Total Completed
and Northbrook, Illinois. Completed
Education Program Education Program
Education
Education Program
Chart 6 and Chart 7, right, show the overall numeric impact of
these efforts and total participation since program inception. ⊲ 60 63 182 267

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Content for the November/December 2023
JANUARY 22–25, 2024
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OCTOBER 16–18, 2023 World of Concrete
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REGISTER FOR THE FALL 2023 ACI or Virtual Technical Sessions. To learn more our awards or to apply please visit acifounda-
CONCRETE CONVENTION IN about the ACI Concrete Convention visit tion.org/scholarships.
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world's gathering place for advancing con-
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fellowships and one new scholarship have
turers, and material representatives will and content for the January/February 2024 issue
been added, bringing the total annual
convene at the ACI Concrete Convention to is due by December 1, 2023. ICRI reserves the right
awards to 46.
collaborate on concrete codes, specifica- to edit all submissions.
ACI Foundation fellow-
tions, and practices. Technical and educa-
ships are offered to
tional sessions will provide attendees with
both undergraduate
the latest research, case studies, best prac-
and graduate students
tices, and the opportunity to earn Profes-
pursuing a concrete-
sional Development Hours (PDHs). Select
related degree or pro-
programming will also be available on-
gram at an accredited
demand to attendees who choose to attend
institution in the US,
virtually.
Canada, and now
The in-person event showcases companies, Mexico.
projects, research, and more, plus numerous
ACI Foundation schol-
networking events where you can expect to
arships are also offered
meet with many of the concrete industry’s
to graduate and under-
leading professionals. Attendees may also
graduate students pur-
visit the exhibit hall to learn more about the
suing a concrete-related
many products and services offered by
degree or program.
exhibitors.
International students
The convention will have a robust schedule are eligible to apply for
that includes over 300 committee meetings, most scholarships.
60+ technical sessions, an industry trade Each ACI Foundation
exhibition, networking events, and much scholarship includes an
more. The committee meetings are open to educational stipend of
all attendees. Select programming will also $5,000 USD and rec-
be available on-demand to attendees who ognition in Concrete
choose to participate remotely. International and on the
Technical and educational sessions will be ACI Foundation’s web-
presented live with on-demand viewing site and social media.
available afterwards, providing substantial The deadline for appli-
opportunity to advance concrete knowledge cation is November 1,
Through the convention platform to both 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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INDUSTRYNEWS
MCCANN INDUSTRIES ACQUIRES provide parts and service for heavy equip- most complex repairs. The company
CHANNAHON TRACTOR, LLC ment. actively services all the well-known brands
McCann Industries, Inc., is pleased to of equipment; in the shop or in the field.
Channahon Tractor has been a family-ori-
announce that they have purchased the
ented, customer-focused construction The Channahon, IL location is McCann
assets of Channahon Tractor LLC, located
equipment repair center with a team of Industries’ tenth regional location. While the
in Channahon, IL. Channahon Tractor is an
talented shop and field technicians. Their McCann Channahon branch will continue
equipment repair business that has been
reputation for quality workmanship has to focus on construction equipment and
operating in the region for over 40 years.
been the foundation of their business for truck repairs, it will also inventory and ser-
The new McCann Industries location will
over four decades. They have a wealth of vice Kobelco excavators, Takeuchi track
offer the Kobelco and Takeuchi lines of
experience servicing a wide variety of heavy loaders and excavators, offer construction
equipment for sale and for rent, plus used
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equipment, in addition to continuing to
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ICRICHAPTERNEWS
CHAPTER CALENDAR
Be sure to check with individual chapters by visiting their chapter pages to determine if they have made any plans after this publication went
to print. You can also contact a chapter leader from any chapter about added events.
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FLORIDA WEST COAST NEW ENGLAND

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3RD QUARTER DINNER MEETING CHAPTER TECHNICAL MEETING CHAPTER ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Maggiano’s Little Italy Red Mesa Topic: Plaza Deck Coatings
Tyson’s Corner, VA St. Petersburg, FL Granite Links Golf Club
Quincy, MA
October 5, 2023 October 27, 2023
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SPORTING CLAY EVENT October 10, 2023
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25TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC ANNUAL GOLF OUTING CHAPTER TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM
Aston Oaks Golf Club Plumb Creek Golf Club Bay Area Roofing & Waterproofing
North Bend, OH Carmel, IN Apprenticeship Program
Livermore, CA
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King of Prussia, PA Livingston, NJ Snake Creek Shooting Sports
Beggs, OK
September 25, 2023 October 3, 2023
CHAPTER GOLF OUTING TECHNICAL SEMINAR—PETROGRAPHY PANEL PITTSBURGH
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West Chester, PA New York, NY DEMO DAY PRESENTATION
BAC Local 9 PA Training Center
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November 6, 2023 October 12, 2023
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT FALL TECHNICAL SESSION SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Jacksonville Clay Target Sports Digital Twin Technology October 20, 2023
Jacksonville, FL Coon Rapids, MN 26TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Country Club of Coral Springs
Coral Springs, FL
INTERESTED IN SEEING YOUR CHAPTER NEWS & EVENTS LISTED HERE?
Chapter News & Event Deadlines
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 CRB

Deadline: September 1, 2023
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 CRB

Deadline: November 1, 2023
CHAPTERS MARCH/APRIL 2024 CRB

Deadline: January 1, 2024
Send Chapter News and Event by the deadlines above to Program Director Dale Regnier at [email protected].

ICRICHAPTERNEWS
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
GULF SOUTH HOSTS FULL-DAY TECHNICAL MEETING
The Gulf South Chapter hosted its Full-Day Spring Meeting this past March. Held at the
IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Thursday, March 9, 2023, it was a change
of scenery for the chapter but included a full complement of technical presentations. They
started with the presentation “Assessment of Historic Masonry Dam Structure,” with Jer-
emiah Fasi of Wiss, Janney, Elstner and Associates (WJE). They then turned their attention
to the program “Economic Development in the Gulfport Region,” presented by represen-
tatives from the Harrison County Development Commission. Just before lunch, the pre-
sentation “Auxiliary Spillway, Sidewall Concrete Overlay Repairs,” was given by Stephen
Schmitt from WJE. Gulf South members and guests enjoyed a fellowship
dinner the night before their day-long technical program
After lunch the presentations continued with “Legal Aspects of Contracting,” with local
attorneys Larry Logsdon and Wallace Jordan. Then Andrea Moore, M2 Solutions, and
David Tomley, Gulf Coast Pre-Stress Partners, presented “CFRP Repairs & Corrosion
Mitigation of Reinforced Concrete Transportation Infrastructure Members.” The final tech-
nical presentation, “Corrosion Implication on Concrete Repairs,” was presented by Brian
Wood from the University of Alabama.
The chapter was thrilled with the turnout for the day-long session. They even hosted a
fellowship dinner the night prior with wonderful libations and excellent food.
The chapter was thrilled with the turnout for their “Life
in the Fast Lane” meeting where they were able to offer
attendees a total of 6 full PDHs
ICRICHAPTERNEWS
CHAPTERS COMMITTEE CHAIR’S LETTER
Fall is my absolute favorite season. There are sible. The delegate must attend the First Timers/Delegate
so many things to be excited about in the fall. Breakfast meeting on Monday morning at 7:30 am where
Kids are going back to school—so my home delegates and first-timers will get an introduction to the con-
office will be quiet during the day! Tempera- vention and how best to take advantage of their time in Florida.
tures are starting to drop—so I won’t melt every The delegate must also attend the Inter-Chapter Luncheon
time I visit a jobsite! Fish are biting, hunting and Chapters Committee meeting—both are on Wednesday.
season is just around the corner, and football Please schedule your departure for after 6:00 pm on
is back! There are so many things that I love Wednesday.
about Fall. 3. In addition, the delegate shall attend one technical or admin-
JON CONNEALY
Chapters Chair Not all of you are as excited about the things istrative committee meeting as well as a minimum of one
I listed above, and you may have other things technical session.
that you get excited about that occur in the fall. One thing that we 4. The delegate must be pre-registered in advance of the con-
can all look forward to is the Fall Convention, October 16-18! I hope vention. Delegate Registration Deadline is October 2, 2023.
that you are planning to attend!
5. A delegate shall only be allowed to take advantage of the
And, make sure that your chapter has selected their chapter del- convention rate discount once every two years.
egate for the convention! Information for how to register as a
chapter delegate was sent to chapter leaders back in August, but 6. The delegate shall provide a written report recapping their
in case you missed it I have included it below. If you or your Del- convention experience. I should be copied when that report
egate has any questions, please reach out to Dale Regnier (daler@ is sent.
icri.org). 7. If, at the last minute, a delegate cannot attend the convention,
Chapter Delegate Requirements: another member of the chapter may be designated as the
delegate if no provisions are violated.
1. The delegate must register using the delegate registration
promo code provided to your chapter in the August commu- 8. If the delegate fails to adhere to these rules, ICRI will invoice
nication. No delegate will be given a refund if they register the chapter for the full registration fee. ICRI will send a
first and ask for the discount code later. No exceptions. reminder letter to the delegate and the chapter officers.
2. NEW for 2023. The local chapter reception is on Sunday Jon Connealy, ICRI Chapters Committee Chair
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ded reinforcement is abundant at the slab surface. When

UNDERSTANDING CONCRETE DETERIORATION These types of concrete/structural deterioration can be

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Fig. 23: Recommended installation at balcony railing support

Fig. 21: Application at upturn Fig. 24: Application at downturn—slab edge

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By understanding the causes of concrete deterioration,

Bryant Bartolotto-Freeman is a graduate of the

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In response to these concerns, the International

2023 ICRI Fall Convention

The organizing members agreed on the following

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ICRI is the center for concrete repair and restoration leadership,

Developing an industry of Building strategic partnerships to

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