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Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Assessment, Repairs & Risk-Based Inspection

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Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to enhance the longevity and performance of concrete structures. While buildings are typically designed to stand the test of time, they can be impacted by several factors such as corrosion, material brittleness, and environmental conditions. These issues can lead to varying levels of structural deterioration. The course covers critical factors influencing reinforced concrete durability, including the interaction between the superstructure, substructure, and soil foundation. Structural engineers play a vital role in assessing and addressing these challenges. By attending this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to evaluate and repair reinforced concrete structures, ensuring they remain safe and functional for years.

This Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures Training Course also dives into the processes of structural assessment, repair strategies, and risk-based inspections. Participants will explore practical solutions to avoid deterioration, enhance structural life, and improve the overall safety and efficiency of buildings. You'll also gain proficiency in the use of non-destructive testing methods and traditional repair techniques.

Why Choose Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures Training Course, participants will:

  • Understand the different reasons for evaluating the condition of existing concrete structures.
  • Learn how to assess the impact of new live loads, such as converting residential buildings into offices.
  • Gain knowledge of seismic activities and how to evaluate the resistance of older structures to such events.
  • Learn how to assess and retrofit fragile systems to enhance their durability.
  • Understand repair procedures and how to manufacture robust concrete structures for long-term performance.
  • Study traditional materials like steel and concrete, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses in modern construction.

Who is this Training Course for?

The Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures Training Course is tailored for professionals in the construction and engineering sectors, including:

  • Construction Engineers: Gain essential insights into structural assessments and repairs.
  • Design Structural Engineers: Enhance your skills in evaluating and retrofitting concrete structures.
  • Supervisors: Learn how to monitor and manage concrete structure maintenance effectively.

Maintenance Engineers and Planners: Understand the long-term durability of reinforced concrete and how to plan for its care.

Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures Training Course employs a dynamic blend of learning methods designed for maximum engagement and retention, including:

  • Case studies to contextualize theoretical knowledge.
  • Lectures from experienced industry professionals.
  • Group work and discussions for hands-on problem solving.
  • Presentations that allow for practical demonstrations of key concepts and techniques.

By incorporating these proven adult learning techniques, this course ensures that participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of reinforced concrete durability and repair methods.

The Course Content

Introduction to Types of Cracks

  • Overview of planned maintenance principals and characteristics of world-class planned maintenance
  • Reliability and maintenance issues in each design phase and cracks in building
  • Repair of cracks, material and system and monitoring of cracks
  • Testing of concrete in the structure
  • Destructive tests: cores and pull outs
  • Nondestructive tests: Rebound hammer, penetration resistance and UPV

Loads and Reasons of Failure

  • Failure mode of concrete structure
  • Corrosion effect on structure risk
  • Seismic rehabilitation of existing buildings
  • Cost, functional and aesthetic considerations
  • Retrofitting of structural system by enhancing strength and continuity
  • Rehabilitation of non-structural elements

Types of Tests

  • Assessment concrete structure and fresh and hardening concrete test
  • Use of plates with bolts and/or epoxy fixing
  • Jacketing of columns
  • Use of new technologies such as carbon fibres and resin
  • Application to enhance flexure and shear and use as column confinement
  • ACI requirements for the evaluation of existing structures

Soil Problems

  • Soil classification and Shear strength in soil
  • Problematic soil
  • Foundation movement inspection and interpretation and tests for evaluating the soil below the foundation
  • Underpinning of building structures
  • Chemical attacks marine environment
  • Durability of concrete as influenced by the used material and systems

Types of Repair

  • Repair of historic and heritage buildings
  • High level of uncertainty
  • Constraints on available retrofitting systems: reversibility is a must
  • Changed use of a building
  • Types of repair the RC structures
  • Post test
Recognition

Certificate

  • • Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.
Collaborations

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