Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete Structures

Course Description

This training course introduces the theory and practice of conducting a non-destructive evaluation of concrete structures. The non-destructive tests include visual inspection, ultrasonic pulse velocity, rebound hammer, penetration resistance, maturity method, rebar detection and mapping, impact-echo, and surface penetrating radar.

The investigation approach and analysis used for different cases are discussed. Test influencing factors are also mentioned. The codes regulating the non-destructive tests are discussed. To ensure a thorough understanding, the course concludes with examples showing how to plan investigations and interpret results.

What Do Participants Learn?

• Understand the theory of different techniques used in the non-destructive tests
• Apply the knowledge gained at the seminar to plan for the appropriate non-destructive tests
• Develop the testing program to evaluate the existing condition of the structure
• Analyze the result of the tests with understanding the test their elucidation results
• Use the relevant codes related to the tests in the final report

Who Should Attend?

• Civil Engineers
• Structural Engineers
• Designers
• Consulting Architects
• Consulting Engineers
• Construction Engineers
• Fabricators and Manufacturers of Structural Systems, Municipal Building Officials, and Field Reviewers

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