Luncheons
Durability—How do we Measure it?
Amy Dowell, PE
American Concrete Institute
Amy Dowell, PE, is an Engineer at the American Concrete Institute. She received a BS in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and a MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to joining ACI, she was the Certification Director at the PostTensioning Institute in Farmington Hills, MI, Construction Director at Habitat for Humanity in Jackson, MS and an Engineer at CTLGroup in Skokie, IL. There, she gained experience in certification program administration, instruction of certification programs, residential construction of energy efficient homes, and concrete structural evaluation and rehabilitation.
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Karen Gail Miller Conference Center
Miller Free Enterprise Center
9750 South 300 West
Sandy, UT 84070
| 11:30 | Check-in/Lunch Served |
| 12:00–1:00 | Presentation |
Concrete durability is key to achieving long-term performance and sustainability. This session explores how durability is defined, where to find applicable requirements and guidance in ACI documents, and which tests are most commonly used to evaluate performance under exposure conditions such as freeze-thaw cycles and alkali-aggregate reactivity. Attendees will learn how durability considerations influence material selection, mix design, and field performance, and how test results can help prevent premature distress and extend service life.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what durability means in concrete applications.
- Locate durability requirements and guidance in ACI resources.
- Recognize key test methods for freeze-thaw and AAR evaluation.