Speaking Engagements

As leaders and experts in the restoration industry, many have come to rely upon the information shared by Krudwig & Associates, Inc. to increase their understanding and knowledge in the field of restoration. We have a philosophy to share our wealth of knowledge gained from research, education and hands-on experience to educate others that work in the restoration industry to better the industry that we serve. Attendees at our past seminars have included Architects, Engineers, Building Officials, Contractors, Material Manufacturers, Material Distributors, Facility Managers, Property Managers and Property Owners.

Krudwig & Associates, Inc. provides presentations for a nominal fee to cover the cost of the time commitment and travel for the event. Please contact John Krudwig to request a presentation for your organization and to discuss the presentation topic, fees and schedule.

Previous Seminars and Presentations:

Date and Location: June 2010 – Omaha, Nebraska
Hosting Organization: International Concrete Repair Institute - Great Plains Chapter
Topic Presented: Repair Methods for Deterioration in Concrete Structures
Presentation Content: Repairing corrosion damage - Material and chemical testing of existing concrete, Cathodic protection systems, Waterproofing systems and membranes, Special considerations for pre-stressed and post-tensioned structures.
Structural repairs for slabs, beams & columns - Concrete repair materials and methods, Carbon fiber strengthening (GFRP, CFRP, laminates, wraps), External post-tensioning.
Attendance: 107

Date and Location: September 2010 – Wichita, Kansas
Hosting Organization: Kansas Chapter of the American Concrete Institute and the Structural Engineers Association of Kansas and Missouri
Topic Presented: Structural Repairs for Deterioration in Concrete Structures.
Presentation Content: Identifying forms of deterioration, Chemical and material testing of existing concrete, Concrete repair materials and methods.
Attendance: 42

Date and Location: November 2010 – St. Louis, Missouri
Hosting Organization: International Concrete Repair Institute - Great Plains Chapter
Topic Presented: Understanding and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation Methods.
Presentation Content: Evaluation of existing conditions, design objectives and selection of surface preparation methods, Mechanics of concrete removal and surface preparation, CSP (concrete surface profile) – what is it and how is it utilized, common methods used for concrete surface preparation, ICRI resources available.
Attendance: 57