Course description
Renovation and strengthening of buildings to fulfill new requirements could be achieved using new and advanced repair materials and techniques. This might be needed in case of architectural changes, increasing buildings heights, changing the function which differs than the original design concepts and for repair of defected works.
This course will include an extensive explanation for the steps needed to achieve integrated technical reports with special attention to the visual inspections, discussions, field and laboratory tests and structural safety analysis. Scientific, technical information and applications of the modern and advanced strengthening materials and techniques will be discussed among which are : concrete admixtures, polymer concrete family, fiber reinforced polymers, ferrocement, self-compacting concrete, Ultra high strength concrete, etc. Standard specifications and codes of practice concerned will be discussed. CD’s, transparencies, and video films will be extensively used
Upcoming start dates
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
- Civil and architectural engineers.
- Executive maintenance managers.
- Highly qualified technicians.
- Estate-agents
- Contractors specialized in Enovation works.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Discuss the difference between structural strengthening and stabilization
- Contrast flexural strengthening to shear strengthening
- Describe the failure modes of walls and the various methods to strengthen them
- Distinguish between joints and connections
- Explain cathodic protection in concrete structures
- Relate laboratory studies to field studies in the domain cathodic protection
- Contrast service life modelling to residual service life estimation
- Discuss Cathodic Protection and Service Life Estimation
- Distinguish the different variables that influence the service life of concrete structure
Training Course Content
Day 1
Introduction
- New requirements for buildings (case studies).
- Natural and unexpected hazards.
- Discussions.
Day 2
Contents of integrated technical reports
- Complete illustrative guide for ideal technical reports.
- Case study for the application of building inspection.
- Discussions.
Day 3
Non-destructive field tests
- Factors affecting the durability of buildings (corrosion and protection).
- Maintenance systems.
- Discussions
Day 4
Advanced repair and strengthening materials:
- Cementituous materials and admixtures.
- Polymer concrete family.
- Fiber reinforced polymers (FRP).
- Ferrocement.
- Self-compacting concrete.
- Ultra high strength concrete.
- Specifications and codes of practice
- Discussions.
Day 5
Strengthening techniques:
- Foundations.
- Columns.
- Slabs and cantilever slabs.
- Beams.
- Walls.
- Close remarks and discussions.
Request info
London Premier Centre
London Premier Centre is a UK leading training provider based in London and specialises in international short courses. Our inspiring, comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 professional development courses and seminars covers a wide range of professions from Administration, Leadership,...