Cracked concrete retaining wall.
Cracked concrete retaining wall next to a highway in Quebec.

Event details

This event, held every four years, has brought together researchers, engineers, scientists, people in industry and students from all over the world since 1974.  

AAR was discovered in the mid-1930s by Thomas Stanton of the California Division of Highways and remains one of the leading causes of early deterioration in concrete. Event topics will include understanding the reaction mechanisms and the affecting factors; testing methods and preventative measures; diagnosis, evaluation and prognosis; monitoring and NDT; structural effects and modelling at all scales; and repair and remedial measures. They will cover other types of deterioration such as delayed ettringite formation (DEF).  

Cases of deterioration and management will also be presented to strengthen the ICAAR membership and the communities participants serve. In light of the climate change crisis, sustainable approaches to new structures will be discussed so that we can help tackle this global issue together.

Partners

  • Karma-Link 
  • RILEM 
  • ACI
  • Ottawa Tourism
Who is this event for?

Concrete industry, infrastructure asset managers, researchers, civil engineers, students, academics

Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Date and time
May 18, 2024 to May 24, 2024
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Format and location
In person
Off campus
The Westin Hotel, downtown Ottawa
Language
English
Audience
General public, Researchers, Undergraduate students, Graduate students