WEBINAR

The Silent Destroyer: Strategies to Combat Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete

Corrosion silently weakens concrete structures—don’t let it win. Join our webinar to discover proven strategies that extend lifespan, boost safety, and protect your infrastructure from the “Silent Destroyer.”
November 13, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
1 hour

November 13, 2025
2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
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Summary

Corrosion, often referred to as the "Silent Destroyer," is a force that has been responsible for catastrophic failures across various industries, contributing to the degradation of planes, ships, vehicles, and even historical artifacts. Its impact on reinforced concrete structures is particularly insidious, silently compromising their strength, durability, and safety.

In this webinar, we will explore advanced and effective strategies to address corrosion in concrete structures. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the latest techniques for corrosion prevention, including the application of corrosion inhibitors, rebar coatings, cathodic protection, optimized concrete mix designs, and protective sealers. By implementing these solutions, engineers, contractors, and infrastructure managers can significantly extend the lifespan of reinforced concrete structures, ensuring long-term reliability and safety. Join us to learn how to protect your structures from the destructive effects of corrosion through innovative, proven methods. There are no continuing education credits offered for this presentation.

Speaker:

Rick Ellingson, PE

Rick Ellingson, PE

Business Development Leader

MAPEI

Rick Ellingson is MAPEI’s Structural Strengthening Business Development Leader. He has over ten years of experience working for manufacturers of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) systems, structural pile jacketing systems and corrosion mitigation technologies for concrete structures. Rick is a licensed professional engineer and a NACE-certified Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2). Rick is also an active member of the ACI and ICRI Committees.