About the Author
Francisco De Caso y Basalo is a principal scientist in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. His research focuses on resilient material systems applied to the built environment and encompasses a broad spectrum of challenges related to mechanical behavior, durability and design. He is a member of ACI Committee 364, Rehabilitation, and Committee 440, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement. He received his master’s degree in engineering from the University of Bath, UK, and his PhD from the University of Miami.