Publications & Articles
We’ve published dozens of articles and reports over the years. Here’s a collection of select few that we are particularly excited about!
Can fire-damaged concrete be saved or is total replacement the only option?
In this on-site video, Concrete Science investigates three dramatically different structures affected by fire—a basement with exposed rebar, a slab under collapsed apartments, and a shallow residential foundation. Learn how forensic testing, petrography, and expert judgment guide decisions on what can be repaired and what must be rebuilt.
Condition Evaluation of Fire Exposed Concrete Foundation
Concrete structures often survive fires better than steel or timber but can still suffer spalling, cracking, and strength loss from prolonged heat exposure. This paper examines fire-induced concrete damage and highlights assessment methods like pulse velocity testing, rebound hammer tests, and petrographic analysis. A case study of a fire-exposed residential foundation demonstrates that with proper evaluation, targeted repairs can restore structural integrity without full demolition, offering a cost-effective rehabilitation approach.