Concrete Materials & Specification Review
Independent evaluation of mix designs, material submittals, and specification compliance for transportation projects.
Assess suitability of PLC, OPC, SCMs (fly ash, slag, silica fume), admixtures, and macro-synthetic fibers.
Review for durability, shrinkage, and constructability.
Ideal for DOTs, contractors, and consultants managing complex pours.
Forensic Evaluation & Performance Investigation
Investigate concrete distress in bridges and pavements — from cracking to spalling to low strength.
Analyze construction records, test data, and field conditions.
Detect specification deviations or questionable testing practices.
Provide technical findings and practical recommendations.
Used by agencies to support acceptance or rejection decisions on critical elements.
Construction Oversight & QA Support
Advisory support during placement, finishing, and curing.
Observe practices and recommend improvements.
Help ensure compliance with approved mixture designs and specs.
Note: This is an advisory role — not a substitute for certified QC inspection.
Technical Training & Industry Collaboration
Custom workshops for engineers, inspectors, and contractors.
Topics include:
- Minimizing cracking in bridge decks
- Understanding ASR and sulfate attack
- Best practices for SCC, overlays, and UHPC
- Interpreting concrete test reports
Presented at local chapters for ACI, ASCE, and ACPA, and MDOT events.
Specification & Technical Document Authorship
Assistance drafting or reviewing construction specifications, SOPs, and manuals.
Based on proven MDOT standards (e.g., low-shrinkage concrete, latex-modified overlays, SCC).
Clear, enforceable language focused on performance and compliance.
Primary author of the MDOT Concrete Field Manual and multiple material/construction specs.
All services offered by Browne Enterprises, LLC are expert-opinion and advisory only. No engineering design, structural analysis, or sealed deliverables are provided.