OasisLMS

Most professionals in the concrete industry understand that concrete will crack and expects concrete to crack; however, there seem that there is always a dispute about cracks in concrete. So, when cracking becomes a problem, who is responsible for the cracks. Some of these disputes have resulted in significant repair cost or the cost of removal of concrete structures. This program discusses the responsibilities of the design engineer, general contractor, concrete contractor, concrete producer, and others in determining which member(s) of the Project Team is responsible for resolution. This session should be attended by anyone who has ever been involved in a dispute pertaining to cracks in concrete.

The contents of this course include 5 recorded presentations from the ACI 2023 Fall Convention:
1. The Contractor’s Execution— What Happens When the Requirements Change?; Richard Stone, Madison Concrete Construction Richard W Stone PE Inc
2. Is Producing Crack-Proof Concrete Possible?; Michael Whisonant, Martin Marietta
3. Engineer's Design - Is the Design Crack Free?; Lisa Giroux, Hazen
4. Litigation – What do the Courts Say?; Jeffrey Coleman, Coleman & Erickson, LLC
5. Responsibility for Crack Repair—Who gets the Bill?; Calvin McCall, Concrete Engineering Consultants Inc

1. Understand better the conflicts between limiting cracking, versus scheduling and costs.
2. What can concrete producers do or cannot do to limit cracking potential.
3. Understand better the issues when there is a dispute over responsibility for cracks.
4. Learn about the implications to all when cracking disputes end up in court.

Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.15 CEU (1.5 PDH).
Continuing Education Credit: 0.15 CEU (1.5 PDH)
Approved AIA and ICC
Access Period: 30 days