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Course Description

Since the introduction of modern design-oriented computer software, the concrete industry has tended to concentrate on the structural design aspects of reinforced concrete and, as a result, the importance of durability has often been over-looked or neglected. Over the last decade, concrete rehabilitation has become recognized to be a "stand alone" discipline requiring very specialist knowledge and expertise.

The latest advances in materials and techniques and the current state-of-the-art for concrete will be presented, together with concerns that require consideration when modern materials are used, particularly for the first time, or when they are used in combination.

In addition, the latest advances in materials and techniques and the current state-of-the-art will be presented for the rehabilitation of concrete structures. Case studies will be used to highlight failures, defects or deterioration that can often be caused by the selection of incorrect materials and rehabilitation techniques.

The many advances in rehabilitation technology that have occurred over recent years will be examined, together with how they can provide considerable benefit to the concrete rehabilitation industry - and ensure that we get it right the second time! The major objective of the course is to present a thorough review and a comprehensive update of the practical and technological state-of-the-art for concrete, including mix design, materials technology, specification, construction, testing and inspection The course has been developed to cover all aspects of designing, specifying and constructing concrete structures for improved durability

The course will be of special interest to facility and asset owners and their representatives, together with every one who is involved in the design, specification, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of concrete structures and buildings, including Government Agencies, Specifies, Architects, Engineers and Consultants, Inspectors and Technicians, as well as the Contracting, Engineering and Maintenance teams.

Course Objective

This course will provide the delegates with the latest information and knowledge of modern materials, techniques and practices for designing, constructing, investigating, rehabilitating, maintaining and monitoring concrete structures and buildings Delegates will have the opportunity to learn proven methods for success in identifying and avoiding costly problems that could lead to failures.

Who Should attend?

Any civil engineer with interest in learning about the modern methodology for control the construction quality and managing the construction execution on site with an advanced technique. It is foreseen that individuals from the following backgrounds may attend:

Construction engineers
Maintenance Engineers
Design structural engineers
Supervision engineer
Planners

Course Outline

Understanding Concrete & Why it is Vulnerable to Attack

What are the problems?

Climate
Quality of materials & workmanship
Corrosion
Chlorides & sulfates

What makes concrete durable?

Influence of porosity
Influence of cracks

Designing concrete for durability

Key considerations
Material proportions and their influence

Constructing, Inspecting & Testing Durable Concrete

Dealing with temperature
Handling & Placement
Consolidation
Finishing & Curing
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Inspection
Sampling & Field Testing
Tests on Hardened Concrete

The Investigation Process & Rehabilitation Strategy Development

Preliminary Studies
Condition Surveys

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Impact-Echo
Ultrasonic
Ground Penetrating Radar
Impact-Echo
Cause Analysis
Repair Failure Case Studies

Rehabilitation Strategy Option

Removal, replacement and reconstruction
Reconstruction
Chloride Removal
Cathodic Protection (Impressed & Passive)
Corrosion Inhibition
Crack Repair Materials & Practices
Joints, Joints and Jointing Systems
Rehabilitation Strategy Options

Implementing a Rehabilitation Strategy

Concrete Repair Materials

Material Types
Desired Properties
Chloride Removal
Spraying, Toweling and Forming Repairs
Rehabilitation Case Studies

Building Envelope Repair & Maintenance

Defining the Building Envelope
Mechanisms of Deterioration
Building Envelope Inspection Procedures
Building Investigation Case Studies

Building Envelope Repair & Maintenance

Building Envelope Repair and Maintenance
Building Envelope Repair Case Studies
Preventative Maintenance Techniques
Inspection & Testing

Building Envelope Construction Mistakes & Failures

The Construction Process
Causes of Failure
Top 10 Construction Mistakes
Forensic Investigations
Construction Mistake Case Studies
Building Failure Case Studies

Building Design Errors & Omissions

The Design and Construction Issues
Forensic Investigations
Design Error Case Studies
Current Trends
North American Construction Claims
The Real Cost of Poor Design
Avoiding Common Design Errors - 10 Essential Steps

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