Dear ACI Member(s),
The American Concrete Institute – Eastern Province and Saudi Society of Civil Engineers (SSCE) are pleased to invite you to a Technical Seminar and dinner in association with International Zinc Association. The Technical Seminar will be held at Gulf Le-Meridien Hotel, Al-Khobar, on Monday, April 20, 2009 (24 Rabi-II, 1430H). Read More for further details.

Date : 20 April 2009, Monday        (24 Rabi-II, 1430H)
Venue : Gulf Le-Meridien Hotel, Al-Khobar

Registration : 06:15 pm to 07:00 pm
Technical Lecture : 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Discussions : 08:00 pm to 08:10 pm
Dinner : 08:10 pm

Speaker:

PROF. STEPHEN R. YEOMANS
Associate Dean (Education)
University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia

“AN OVERVIEW OF GALVANIZED STEEL REINFORCEMENT IN CONCRETE ”

Abstract:

This seminar presents an overview of the corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete and strategies that can be adopted to avoid this insidious problem. The corrosion of reinforcement is the most likely cause of the lack of durability of concrete and represents a significant expense in the maintenance and repair of concrete structures. If allowed to progress, reinforcement corrosion may also affect the structural integrity of the concrete itself.

Galvanizing is a well-known and widely-utilized method for the protection of steel reinforcement embedded in concrete. The history of the use of galvanizing steel in concrete extends over a period of more than 70 years. Recent experience indicates an increasing use of galvanized steel in a variety of concrete structures exposed to a range of environmental conditions including severe topical marine and industrial environments.

The seminar reviews the characteristics and use of hot-dip galvanized reinforcement. It covers its metallurgical characteristics and corrosion performance, design considerations, bond and load capacity, fabrication and handling, and showcases a range of world-wide applications. A key source of information in this area is the book Galvanized Steel Reinforcement in Concrete by S.R. Yeomans (Editor), Elsevier, 2004. An overview paper extracted from the various chapters of this book is provided for quick reference.

For assistance kindly contact:

Dr. M. Bader - 05-05862278    Dr. M.K. Rahman - 05-02777158       Mr. Shaik Alimoddin - 05-67113479

Cost to ACI Members SR. 35/- & Guests SR. 70/-
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