CONCORR Inc. specializes
in the diagnostic evaluation, repair and protection of deteriorated
reinforced concrete structures. This requires a background and
training in several fields of engineering and science including
concrete materials, corrosion science, and chemistry. The unique
combination of the qualifications found in CONCORR’s staff
provides this diversity in background and experience.
CONCORR Inc. also conducts research in the areas of reinforcing
steel corrosion and corrosion protection technology. Senior
staff members have worked in research institutes around the
world and are internationally recognized in their area of
expertise. They are recipients of research awards and have
authored numerous technical publications.
Our staff members actively participate in technical committees
of professional organizations including the International
Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), American Concrete Institute
(ACI), Transportation Research Board (TRB), National Association
of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), and American Society for Testing
and Materials (ASTM). CONCORR’s committee work focuses
on the development of standards and specifications for the
protection, repair and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete
structures.
CONCORR’s principal, Ali Akbar Sohanghpurwala, is a
recognized expert in the field of corrosion of metals in concrete.
He chairs technical committees for several professional organizations
and is often a guest speaker at technical meetings. He conducts
research and developmental work on all corrosion protection
systems and on many specialty concretes in use today. He received
a masters degree in engineering from Florida Atlantic University,
and has authored numerous technical publications on corrosion
of metals in concrete, corrosion protection technology, including
cathodic protection, and structure evaluations. He is a NACE
certified corrosion specialist, a cathodic protection specialist,
and an NRMCA certified concrete technologist. His extensive resume
can be found here.
