Workshops

Historic Concrete—[WS1] (below)
Building Envelopes for Historic Buildings—[WS2]

Historic Concrete—[WS1]

Registration: Friday, September 23, 12:00 noon-5:00 pm, Casino Nova Scotia Hotel
Reception: Saturday, September 24, 6:30 pm-9:00 pm, Halifax Citadel
Workshop, Day 1: Saturday, September 24, 9:45 am-5:00 pm, Casino Nova Scotia Hotel
Workshop, Day 2: Sunday, September 25, 8:00 am-3:45 pm, Casino Nova Scotia Hotel

Objectives:
This two-day technical workshop will address the physical and chemical characteristics of concrete; techniques of field and laboratory investigation; and methods of repair, restoration, and protection for historic concrete. Attention will be given to issues of matching concrete for repair of historic structures. Course sessions will include lectures, review of case studies, and participation in theoretical investigations led by experts. Participants will have an opportunity to examine samples in a laboratory set up especially for the course and to participate in hands-on examples of concrete repair.

Content:
Saturday sessions will involve presentations on the history and preservation considerations of concrete; investigative techniques; repair materials; repair techniques; protection systems; cleaning assessment and techniques of concrete; and surface preparation techniques.

Sunday sessions will include mockups and samples; matching historic concrete; field and laboratory testing and analysis; hands-on sessions involving laboratory testing and analysis; cleaning; and matching and finishing techniques, as well as case studies. Provision will be made each day for question and answer sessions.

Instructors:
Paul Gaudette, Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA
Tony Murray, President, Restruction Corporation, Sedalia, CO, USA
L. Brad Shotwell, Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Northfield Center, OH, USA
Keith Niles, Superintendent, Quality Restorations, Inc., Lake Villa, IL, USA
Deborah Slaton, Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Northbrook, IL, USA
David Wilson, President, Wilcraft Concrete Services Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Speakers with expertise in local conditions will also participate.