THURSDAY, March 19, 2026
11:30 AM : Social
11:45 AM : Lunch
12:00 PM : Presentation Program
1:00 PM : Event Ends
Amenities Hall, 3700 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77042
Tel: +1 713 266 6900
Topic: Geoforensic Study for an Industrial Buildings in Texas (1.0 PDH)
Presenter: David A. Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, BC.GE, C.A.P.M., F.PTI, F.FPA, F.ASCE
Abstract:
An Industrial Building, located in Houston, experienced extensive cracks and separations in the floor slabs. The building consists of a 200,000 sq, ft, one-story metal building. It was completed in/around August 2023. The building is supported by drilled shafts. There is a vibrating machine within the building.
The purpose of this study was to (a) identify the cause(s) of distress at the floor slab and (b) recommend repair techniques that would reduce future distress and cracking of the floor slab. These objectives were met by (1) conducting site visits, (2) performing a geotechnical study, (3) conducting laboratory testing, (4) reviewing existing data and reports by others, and (5) analyzing the data to develop engineering recommendations. This report presents our site visits and field exploration together with our laboratory test results and recommendations.
The causes of the distress at the floor slab for the subject building could be attributed to (a) inappropriate depth of rebar placement in the concrete slab, (b) inappropriate spacing and depth of control joints in the slab, (c) inadequate compressive strength of concrete, and (d) poor quality concrete. We anticipate further distress at the floor slab due to the deficiencies stated above with time.
Bio:
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David A. Eastwood, PE., D.GE, DFE, BC.GE, C.A.P.M., F.PTI, F.FPA, F.ASCE, has practiced consulting engineering for about 48 years, serving in key technical project management and administrative roles. His specialties are in geotechnical, environmental, materials and geoforensic engineering. Mr. Eastwood's experience in these functions include a wide range of project types, ranging from public infrastructure, public works, municipal work, industrial facilities, commercial developments to waste disposal facilities, power plants, dams, marine terminals, and underground storage tank contamination studies.
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