Frank Papworth Email & Phone Number

Mr Papworth is a concrete Durability Consultant. #Durability PlanningMr Papworth has prepared durability plans based on design life, reliability, planned maintenance, exposure, materials available and construction methods for the following:- general review of all existing structures and the new Port Botany structures for Sydney Ports- segmental linings using conventional and fibre reinforcement- many major road projects including major bridges and tunnels- major tanks, reservoirs and desalination plantsEarly Age #Cracking AnalysisMr Papworth assessed the concrete's heat generating capacity, determined the likely insitu temperatures and restraints, calculated likely crack widths and provided construction solutions on:- large precast blocks for the KAP project in Saudi Arabia- advice for three LNG plants in WA - advice for three major train unloaders including maturity method for early age stripping - insulation, cooling pipe and stripping advice for 1.5m, 2m and 3m thick wharves - road and rail bridge piers and footings on many projects#InspectionMr Papworth's equipment includes pull off tester, moisture sensors, electrical potentials, concrete resistivity, polarization resistance, ground penetrating radar (GPR), impact echo, ultrasonics, pulsed eddy current, rebound, thermal and strain gauge monitoring. Mr Papworth has 30 years experience of inspecting hundreds of structures in UK, Middle East, Asia and Australia.Concrete #RepairMr Papworth has 30 years experience of designing concrete repairs for building and civil structures including- various mines for mine owners- high and low rise buildings for strata managers and commercial owners- floor slabs for warehouses and retail precincts- galvanic and impressed current cathodic protections systems on mines, wharves and buildings- historic structures #Expert Witness & #Forensic EngineeringAs a leading expert in concrete testing and assessment Mr Papworth has undertaken many Forensic Engineering briefs related to concrete durability and performance. He has acted as expert witness on various mediations/litigations related to concrete supply and construction.

Listed skills include Expert Witness, Durability Consulting, Building Materials, Corrosion Engineering, and 22 others.

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  University Of Portsmouth

  Civil Engioneering