Hot Weather

Event Summary

Our next technical seminar is a hot topic and not just because of the weather!
Hot weather concreting presents unique challenges that can affect everything from setting time and workability to long-term durability.
Understanding how high temperatures, low humidity, and wind can impact concrete is essential for anyone involved in design, production, or construction.
Join us for this Face-to-Face seminar and hear from a fantastic line-up of experts, including admixture specialists, concrete manufacturers, and construction professionals.
They’ll share their knowledge on the causes of hot weather issues, practical prevention strategies, and real-world solutions that keep projects on track, even in the toughest conditions.
This seminar is packed with technical insights, case studies, and tips you can apply on your next project.
Plus, it’s a great opportunity to network with peers, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas with leaders in the field.
Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of hot weather concreting and ensure your next project stands the test of heat!

Presentations 

David McDonald BE, Ph.D. (Civil), FACI, FIEAust, CPEng, NER, RPEQ Principal Civil Engineer - Vinsi Partners

Practical methods and durability advice for hot weather concrete

Hot weather concreting can significantly increase the risk of early-age distress and long-term durability problems, especially when concrete temperatures approach or exceed specified maximum limits. This presentation reviews the main mechanisms of concern, including rapid moisture loss, poor surface hydration, plastic shrinkage cracking, excessive internal heat, delayed ettringite formation (DEF), and associated cracking risks. It then sets out practical measures for reducing these risks through appropriate design, specification, mix selection, and site construction practices.

Program

5.00pm     Entry & Name Tag Collection
5.30pm     Welcome & Introduction
7.00pm     Networking
8.00pm     Close

Speakers

David McDonald BE, Ph.D. (Civil), FACI, FIEAust, CPEng, NER, RPEQ Principal Civil Engineer - Vinsi Partners

Since 1990, Dr David McDonald has developed specialised expertise in concrete, corrosion, cracking, durability, and performance.  He has researched and published on topics including shrinkage and creep of concrete, corrosion of steel, cracking of bridge decks and other structures and deterioration mechanisms for construction materials.  His experience includes 27 years in the USA where has worked in Engineering consulting, construction product development and as the CEO of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, and for the past 8 years has worked on the largest projects in Australia providing expertise to Engineering organizations and construction companies on concrete materials, cracking, durability, sustainability and performance.  David is a Fellow of the ACI, and Engineers Australia and holds a PhD from the University of Sydney.