Damage Assessment And Rehabilitation Of Concrete Structures

Course Description

Over the past 60 years, it is remarkable how much has been learned, and how much knowledge has been applied-about the physical properties of concrete, and the impact of the environment, fire, wind, earthquake, etc. Nevertheless, many patterns continue to be repeated. Structures still fall prey to natural and man-made disasters. Partly this is due to unforeseen problems that have arisen as we have stretched our technology to higher levels, built on marginal sites, or attempted to cut costs by cutting corners.

In short, a structural malfunction may be characterized as the unacceptable difference between the intended and actual structural performance. We must conclude that in the field of structures, as in any other field of human endeavor, only better knowledge and a deeper consciousness of our professional, human and social responsibilities can lead to the construction of safer and better-performing buildings.

What Do Participants Learn?

• To understand the critical characteristics of a given structure
• To understand the types and causes of common deficiencies (even failures) of structures
• To explain methods of observation, instrumentation, and testing
• To workout preventive measures to counteract the deterioration of structures
• To comprehend workable temporary and permanent repairs for any particular structure
• To provide 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 other structures
• To understand the nature of innovative technology
• To provide an overview of the role of effective management 
• To comprehend the role of the designer, the contractor and the supervision in producing sound structures

Who Should Attend?

• Construction engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Design structural engineers
• Supervision engineer
• Planners

What Will the Learning Experience Include?

Phase: 1

Introduce

• Comprehensive pre-program activities include:
• Web-based information forms & surveys completed by attendee.
• Direct consultation with the attendee about the expectations.

• During the training, participants engage in data, activities, and conversations that lead to insight and knowledge.
• Participants learn from expert trainers who have both academic and business experiences.
• Highly applicable training content & instructive activities for adding depth to training topics.
• **A half-day site visit for integrating the experience & plan next steps. Opportunities to provide connections, ideas & support.

Phase: 2

Explore & Practice

Phase: 3

Apply

• Apply & sustain the learning experience by using this ongoing support:
• To ensure participant has new skills or behavior progress.
• Optional, fee-based mentoring & coaching with the trainer.
• Training materials & additional documents (e-books, pdf files, presentations and articles)

• Evaluate your training experience by giving us feedbacks and help us to reach our organizational goals.
• Participant's Evaluation
• Trainer's Evaluation

Phase: 4

EVALUATE