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AEC279 - Integral Crystalline Waterproofing Technology...THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the composition, admixtures, durability and causes for failure of concrete.
Convey how permeability determines the vulnerability of concrete to external agencies.
Illustrate how waterproofing is essential in preserving concrete structures from the destructive weathering elements of natural forces.
Recognize how crystalline waterproofing can be used to prevent the movement of water through a concrete system.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Alireza Biparva on behalf of Kryton International Inc.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Alireza Biparva
Title: Cementitious Materials Specialist , Kryton International Inc.
Background: Alireza Biparva currently holds the position of Cementitious Materials Specialist in the Research & Development Department of Kryton International Inc. in Vancouver Canada. His areas of responsibility include project planning and management, leading a staff of engineers and technicians, and liaising on a global level with universities, testing facilities, and engineering firms.
Ali oversees several leading-edge research projects in the Kryton laboratory, focusing primarily on concrete permeability studies and the development of innovative products for the concrete waterproofing and construction industries. Ali is also an active member in the ACI (American Concrete Institute).
Prior to his employment at Kryton Imitational Inc., Ali worked at Metro testing company. In this position, he worked at concrete testing and mix design modification. Since 2003, Ali worked at University of British Columbia as a teaching and research assistant. He researched at the permeability of stressed concrete and High Volume Fly Ash (HVFA) concrete and he designed the UBC Permeability Cells apparatus (UPC) for this project. In 2004, he received the best project scholarship from Canadian Cement Association. Ali also has about eight years strong overseas experience as a project engineer.
In 2005, Ali received his M.A.Sc. in civil engineering from UBC (University of British Columbia), specializing in cement-based materials, Bachelor Degrees of Engineering from Shiraz University of Iran. He published over three research papers in international journals and conferences.
