Historic Preservation: Concrete and Terra-Cotta

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Terra-cotta and concrete construction have created some of the world’s most distinctive and historically significant structures. Unfortunately, many early concrete and terra-cotta buildings are threatened by deterioration. Effective protection and maintenance are the keys to the durability of these materials-many can be saved through preservation projects involving sensitive repair and replacement.

This 1-hour interactive online course outlines the historic background of concrete and terra-cotta, the causes of their deterioration, methods to effectively inspect and analyze their current state as well as techniques of maintenance, repair and replacement.

ATTN: This educational offering is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as satisfying 1 hour of credit toward the required continuing education.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to:

Discuss the development and historical uses of concrete glazed architectural terra-cotta.
Appraise the significance of terra cotta to the Chicago School and the High Rise and Historic or Beaux art styles.
Recall the types of concrete and terra cotta, including reinforced and un-reinforced concrete, cast-in-place concrete, brownstone, fireproof construction, ceramic veneer, and glazed architectural terra-cotta.
Illustrate how the complexity of glazed architectural terra-cotta can create a domino-like breakdown of the system.
Recognize the causes of deterioration, including water, stress, alteration damage and improper maintenance or repair.
Identify deterioration of metal anchoring, mortar and other adjacent material.
Memorize how to find and repair cracking, spalling, deflection, stains, erosion and corrosion.
Utilize tools such as tapping, infrared scanning, sonic testing, metal detection, laboratory analysis in the course of the restoration process.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester

David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978.

David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.

David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.

State Licenses

Louisiana

LA - Contractor, Residential (General)

Nebraska

NE - Engineer (General)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program

New Jersey

NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)

New York

NY - Engineer (General)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.

Professional Organizations

Canada - British Columbia - Residential Builder (General)