Javier Balma

PhD, PE, SE

Javier Balma

Principal/Diagnostics

407-756-0975

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Services

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Areas of Expertise

  • Sports Venues Assessment and Restoration
  • Parking Structure Assessment and Restoration
  • Corrosion Evaluations and Repairs
  • Concrete Restoration

Practice Areas

Javier is a Principal and Senior Project Manager in Orlando’s Diagnostics group.  His practice areas include the evaluation and restoration of a wide variety of structures. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Puerto Rico, and is also an AMPP Certified Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP3).

Experience

Javier has over 20 years of experience in the assessment and restoration of existing structures.  He has extensive experience in corrosion evaluation and non-destructive testing.  His experience includes sports venues, parking garages, themed entertainment, healthcare, and commercial projects.

Engagements

AMPP Central Florida Chapter (AMPP), Board of Directors

Education

Lic., Civil Engineering, University of Costa Rica
M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Kansas
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, The University of Kansas

Publications

  • "Pruebas no destructivas para la evaluación de estructuras de concreto," Asociación Costarricense de Ingeniería Estructural y Sísmica, August 2015

  • "Restoration of Concrete Cooling Towers Damaged by Reinforcing Steel Corrosion," Cooling Technology Institute, January 2014

  • "Assessment of Existing Galvanic Protection System," Cooling Technology Institute, January 2011

  • "Corrosion Protection of Concrete Cooling Towers," Cooling Technology Institute, February 2010

  • "Evaluation of Corrosion Protection Systems and Corrosion Testing Methods for Reinforcing Steel in Concrete," The University of Kansas Center for Research, January 2005