Understanding Cracking in RCP
February 12 @ 11:00 am - 11:55 am EST
Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
Speaker: Joe Romanyk, EIT – County Materials
Presentation Description:
In this presentation, a discussion on cracking of reinforced concrete pipe will occur. Cracks are an intended design feature in reinforced concrete.
A discussion on the theory of reinforced concrete design and how it relates to RCP crack control will occur.
Attendees will learn about the different cracking types considered when using the Direct Design Method. They will learn to
better identify these cracks and the reason for their occurrence. A discussion will be had on the effect of the durability of the structure after these cracks occur as well as resources to use on accepting cracks.
Speaker Bio:
Joe Romanyk, EIT, is a recent graduate of Purdue University where he studied Civil Engineering for both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Joe is passionate about concrete design and durability. He finds that though the topic is not rocket science, it is still pretty hard…
Joe is the proud father of Hadley Romanyk, his 1yr old Australian Shepherd, who he named after a cement chemist.
In his leisure, Joe is hiking, camping, playing board games, and/or eating spicy food.
