Bridge Workshop - May 2025

NCDOT has partnered with UNC to evaluate the Corrosive Sites Policy for Concrete Bridges. This presentation will include an introduction from NCDOT on the corrosion prevention measures and discuss the outcome of the research performed by UNC and recommendations for future consideration.

Speakers:
Brett Tempest, UNCC
Tara Cavalline, UNCC
Trey Carroll, NCDOT

Bios:

Brett Tempest is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in UNC Charlotte's Lee College of Engineering.  His research has revolved around infrastructure materials, especially concrete for highway and structural applications.  He has particular interest in increasing the durability and sustainability of reinforced concrete by incorporating recycled materials and promoting enhanced design and testing methods.  Since the early 2000's Dr. Tempest has undertaken several NCDOT funded research projects within these topics. 

Tara Caval line, PhD, PE, is a Professor in the William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte.  Her research focus areas include concrete and cementitious materials to support durable, sustainable infrastructure, quality assurance in construction, use of recycled and byproduct materials, and asset management.  Dr. Cavalline has been at UNC Charlotte since 2006, and prior to that worked as a consulting engineer in Charlotte. 

Trey Carroll is the Assistant State Structures Engineer.  He oversees NCDOT – Structures Management Unit’s (SMU) Program Management and Field Operations. He is a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and has worked in the Structures Management Unit for 12 years.