Author Archives : Tarek Alkhrdaji, Ph.D., P.E.
Tarek Alkhrdaji, Ph.D., P.E., is Vice President of Engineering with Structural Technologies. Dr. Alkhrdaji is an active member of ACI Committee 437 (Strengthening Evaluation) and ACI 562 (Repair Code); and he is the past Chair ACI 440F (FRP Strengthening). He is also a member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI). He can be reached at talkhrdaji@structuraltec.com.
The Courthouse Square complex, located in the heart of Salem, Oregon, is owned by Salem-Keizer Transit and Marion County. The complex occupies an entire city block and consists of three structurally independent, architecturally contiguous structures; a five-story office building, a transit mall, and a future development site (North Block). An existing belowground parking facility extends under the three structures and occupies the entire block. The complex was first opened to the public in September 2000. …
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Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been used for structural strengthening in the United States for almost 25 years. During this period, acceptance of FRP composites as a mainstream construction material has grown, and so has the number of completed FRP strengthening projects. As a result, the use of FRP for strengthening and retrofit is gaining more popularity among design professionals over conventional strengthening techniques, such as installation of supplemental structural steel frames and elements. …
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