Ron Latanision rev

Ron Latanision, Ph.D., P.E.

Corporate Vice President and Director of Mechanics and Materials Practice,

Exponent , Boston, MA

Presentation: Corrosion Engineering of Structural and Architectural Materials
Whether it's structural frame, curtain wall enclosure, or interface between the two, how these elements are engineered and detailed can have a significant impact on longevity. Corrosion is a threat to contend with, and presenters for this session will discuss why metals corrode and at what rates, how corrosion can affect the safety and security of structural frame and curtain wall attachments, and, using practical examples, where the use of sustainable materials, coatings, chemical controls and cathodic protection can help bring about a corrosion resistant building.

Brief Bio
Ron Latanision, Ph.D., P.E., is a Corporate Vice President and Director of Exponent’s Mechanics and Materials Practice. Prior to joining Exponent in 2002, Dr. Latanision taught at MIT in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering where he led The H.H. Uhlig Corrosion Laboratory for 28 years. His specialty is in the corrosion of materials in service environments and has included both research at the university level and consultation on materials of construction for engineering systems, including bridges, highways and both commercial and residential buildings. Dr. Latanision has served as an advisor to the US House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology.