Stage Presentations
Secondary Structural Strengthening Systems- Externally Bonded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Date & Time:
Thursday Feb 13, 2025 at 11:45 am
Duration:
50 minutes
Location:
OPCMIA Stage
Description
Throughout the lifetime of a structure, changes in use, increases in loads or changes in construction norms may make reinforcement necessary. With composite materials, Sika offers effective solutions that have been developed for uses in the field of structural reinforcement. Whether it is for the improvement of resistance to bending, shear force or compression, in reinforced or pre-stressed concrete, Sika has the appropriate solutions.
The session will feature product demonstrations, discussions on design standards, applications, and field quality control measures.
Presented by
Bruce Hudson, Area Sales Manager, Sika Canada
Bruce Hudson has been with Sika Canada Inc. for 25 years and in a commercial building products technical sales and consulting role for 32 years. He provides consultative technical support to the architectural and engineering specification community as well as on-site installation support for the many products and systems Sika produces. Concrete repair materials, externally bonded fibre reinforced polymers, waterproofing, structural grouting, sealing and bonding are among the products Bruce supports. Early in his career after graduating from Western University, Bruce volunteered on the Young Construction Executives Club board within the Toronto Construction Association (TCA). He has since participated on numerous industry association boards such as the Sealant and Waterproofing Association (SWA) Ontario Chapter, Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) Toronto Chapter, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Ontario Chapter and the Building Concrete Repair Association of Ontario (BCRAO).
Sponsored by:
Sika Canada Inc.