Dean Deschenes

Austin Region Co-Director, Since joining WJE in 2016, Dean Deschenes has been involved in various assessments of new and existing structures. His project work experience includes the evaluation, design and rehabilitation of a wide range of materials and structures. Prior to joining WJE, Mr. Deschenes worked as a research associate and manager at both commercial and university laboratories. His research focused on the behavior, strength and aging management of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. His research was geared toward improving code predictions of prestress loss and shear strength. Mr. Deschenes also extensively studied the structural implications of alkali-silica reaction and delayed ettringite formation, both concrete internal distress mechanisms.