Applied Engineering Expertise
Partnering with Durability Engineers to Extend Our Insight
We work closely with Durability Engineers, LLC, to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and real-world engineering decisions. Together, we offer:
- Condition assessments for aging infrastructure.
- Materials performance evaluation and risk forecasting
- Specification support and mix design review
- Expert witness and litigation consulting
Technical Leadership Across a Range of Projects
Our team is routinely called upon to support high-stakes evaluations involving:
- Bridge and transportation infrastructure durability
- Concrete damage assessments for legal claims
- Historic preservation of masonry and cement-based materials
- Swimming pools, industrial slabs, and public sidewalks
- Investigations into poor performance, unexpected deterioration, or construction issues
Why Our Expertise Matters
Bringing Scientific Rigor to Concrete Performance
- Decades of combined experience in concrete petrography and material science
- Advanced instrumentation to characterize materials at the micro- and nano-scales
- Proven collaboration with engineers, contractors, and legal teams
- Clear reporting, actionable insights, and defensible conclusions
Expert Spotlight
Michael Baker
Construction Materials Laboratory Manager
Michael Baker serves as the Department Manager of the Concrete Materials Laboratory and has nearly a decade of experience in concrete petrographic studies at RJ Lee Group. In addition to managing the concrete materials laboratory operations, he directs and conducts petrographic evaluations, in combination with chemical and physical testing, to identify failure and distress mechanisms in concrete and cementitious materials.
Case study
How AeroTech Secured Its Future
When AeroTech Industries faced recurring defects in a crucial aircraft component, they were at risk of losing multi-million dollar contracts and jeopardizing the jobs of hundreds of employees. They enlisted the help of RJ Lee Group, who quickly deployed a team of technical experts. Through state-of-the-art forensic analysis, RJ Lee Group identified and rectified the root cause—a flaw in the casting process—eliminating the defect and preserving AeroTech's contracts.