Laboratory Testing and Tools for Concrete Condition

R. Brett Holland, Ph.D., P.E., S.E.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

• Senior Staff II – Structures at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc., a 500-person consulting engineering firm with headquarters in Waltham, MA
• Registered Engineer in AL, IL, MA, NY, and TX
• Experienced in the development of high performance concrete (HPC) mix designs for specialized durability or strength requirements
• Experienced in the implementation of specialty concrete performance in design and construction
• Experienced in precast concrete production and troubleshooting assignments
• Experienced in condition assessment, repair, and rehabilitation of existing concrete structures including historic stadiums, parking garages, and transportation structures
• Author of several publications related to the design, durability, and performance of HPC concrete
• BSCE, MSCE, and Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology
• Active member of the American Concrete Institute, including: Associate Member Committee 201 – Durability of Concrete; Associate Member Committee 236 – Material Science of Concrete; Voting Member Subcommittee 318-A – Structural Concrete Building Code: Concrete Materials and Construction
• Can be contacted at rbholland@sgh.com