Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand the types of defects that can occur in concrete structures.
• Learn how to assess the severity and cause of defects in concrete.
• Gain knowledge on techniques for evaluating the safety of concrete infrastructure.
• Understand repair and rehabilitation methods for damaged concrete.
• Learn how to perform regular safety assessments to prolong the lifespan of concrete structures.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Concrete Defects

• Overview of common defects in concrete structures
• Causes of concrete defects: Material, environmental, and structural factors
• Types of defects: Cracks, spalling, corrosion, and others
• Impact of defects on the safety and performance of concrete structures

Day 2: Methods of Concrete Inspection

• Visual inspection techniques
• Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods: Ultrasonic, radar, and acoustic emissions
• Destructive testing methods and when to apply them
• Tools and equipment used for concrete assessment

Day 3: Concrete Defect Diagnosis

• Identifying the root causes of defects (e.g., design issues, poor materials, environmental factors)
• Diagnosing types of cracks and their significance
• Evaluating the effects of moisture, temperature, and chemical exposure on concrete
• Case studies of common defects and their causes

Day 4: Evaluating Safety and Structural Integrity

• Assessing the structural safety of concrete infrastructure
• Load-bearing capacity analysis
• Methods for determining the remaining life of concrete structures
• Evaluating the impact of defects on the overall safety of a structure

Day 5: Repair, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance

• Methods for repairing common concrete defects
• Techniques for strengthening and retrofitting concrete structures
• Maintenance strategies to prevent further damage and extend the lifespan of concrete infrastructure
• Best practices for documenting inspections, repairs, and safety assessments

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions