Course description
This course is intended for architects, surveyors, engineers, contractors and conservators responsible for, or otherwise involved in, the repair, conservation and maintenance of structural and decorative concrete. The course has been prepared in response to the increasing number of concrete buildings and artefacts, both pre-cast and in-situ structures, which are beginning to be recognised as being historically significant and are showing signs of deterioration. Concrete conservation is a relatively new and developing area of expertise.
Scope of Training
Development and implementation of a philosophy; manufacture and construction processes; constituent materials and their characteristics; weathering and decay processes related to detailed design and environment; corrosion of reinforcement.
Surveying, recording and assessment of condition; suitability of proprietary repair systems; applying traditional repair approaches; assessing cracks, corroding reinforcement and surface spoiling; patch repairs; casting techniques; matching surface finishes; cleaning and other surface treatments; maintenance programmes; the importance of patina.
Duration
The course extends over three-and-a-half days and includes illustrated lectures, demonstrations, workshop practicals and a site visit.
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