Airey Taylor Consulting were represented at the biennial Concrete2025 conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia in Adelaide by Managing Director Peter Airey AM and Associate Director Dr Anthea Airey, who travelled for the full conference between Sunday 7 September and Thursday 11 September.
Dr Airey presented a key paper on plantroom durability solutions presented during the “Durability” stream on the first day of sessions (8 September) titled “GFRP + ICCP Cooling Tower Plant Room Slab Remediation” which was well received. Having co-authored the paper with John Grapiglia, it examined the deployment of cutting-edge glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcement in concrete alongside conventional Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) remediation to remediate a heavily corroded plant room in a skyscraper tower. The paper sets a benchmark for efficient and effect remediation of plant room facilities in the Australian marketplace.
Peter Airey AM presented a paper he authored in conjunction with ATC Structural Engineer Robert Lilly and Dr Airey titled “Concrete Buildings and Global Shrinkage” on Thursday 11 September. This paper provides vital guidance to Structural Engineers for the design of concrete structures – particularly accommodating shrinkage around cores, the importance of correct movement control joint accommodation, and case study examples of both efficient and ineffective designs.
Both Peter and Anthea truly enjoyed their time in Adelaide and the lively and informative conference program.
In addition, Dr Anthea Airey recently received notification of her election as a National Councillor of the Concrete Institute of Australia; a recognition by her national peers of her expertise and hardworking dedication to the Institute’s activities both in Western Australia and around the country. Airey Taylor Consulting is a sponsor of the Concrete Institute and we are delighted to see her longstanding passion for concrete and involvement with the Concrete Institute at both State and National levels recognised.