This course will provide tools to assess the serviceability and the life span of concrete structures, to evaluate the actual capacity of the structure versus life span and life cost, and define the best strategy for assessment and rehabilitation of concrete structures as well as the maintenance or repair through practical applications. The structural dysfunction and failure is the result of human error originating from oversight, negligence, ignorance or the lack of knowledge.

Structural malfunction may be characterized as the unacceptable difference between intended and actual structural performance. A better knowledge and a deeper consciousness of our professional, human and social responsibilities can lead to the construction of safer and better performance buildings.

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

• Identify the critical characteristics of a given structure, types  and  causes  of  common  deficiencies  (even  failures)  of structures
• Explain the methods of observation, instrumentation and testing
• Apply preventive measures to counteract deterioration of structures
• Comprehend  workable  temporary  and  permanent  repairs  for  any  particular structure
• Use a comprehensive practical guide on the practice and business of assessment of site conditions and evaluation and repair strategies and techniques of concrete structures, or others structures
• Understand the nature of innovative technology and provide an overview for the role of effective management
• Recognize  the important  role  of  the  designer,  the  contractor  and  the  supervision  in producing sound structures

This course is intended for design structural engineers, supervision engineers, construction engineers, material engineers, maintenance engineers and technicians and inspectors responsible for the integrity of reinforced concrete structures.

Day 1:

·         Types of Damage Affecting Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Structures Systematic Material Take-Off and Measurement

·         Effects in the Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Structures

·         Codes and Standards used in the Assessment and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures

·         Precautions for Carbonation and Chloride Ingress

Day 2:

·         Method of Damage Assessment

·         Identification of Service and Exposure Conditions of Concrete Structures

·         Visual and Exploratory Investigation of Damaged Concrete Structures

·         Delaminated Concrete, Voids, Cracks, Honeycombs, etc.

Day 3:

·         Principles of Rehabilitation

·         Methods to Prevent Defects in Concrete, Rehabilitation Methods against Corrosion and Damage

·         Properties of Repair Materials and Systems in Concrete Structure

·         Surface Repair of Concrete Structures, Material Requirements, Reinforcing Steel Cleaning, Repair & Protection

Day 4:

·         Placement Methods applied to the Concrete Structures

·         Procedure for Strengthening and Stabilization of Concrete Structures:

o   Techniques/Design Considerations

o   Shear Transfer Strengthening between Members

o   Stress Reduction Techniques

o   Crack Stabilization

·         Strategies of Protection of Concrete Structures

Day 5:

·         Risk-based Maintenance Strategy

·         Repair time, Start of Corrosion, Start of Deterioration

·         Cost Analysis for different Protection Methods

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

·         (30%) Based on Case Studies

·         (30%) Techniques 

·         (30%) Role Play

·         (10%) Concepts

·         Pre-test and Post-test

·         Variety of Learning Methods

·         Lectures

·         Case Studies and Self Questionaires

·         Group Work

·         Discussion

·         Presentation

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session