Structural Assessment of concrete
Structural Assessment of concrete
Duration
6 Hours
Accredidations
6 PDU/ 6 CET/ 6 STU
Course Type
Structural Courses
Description
This course provides a practical understanding of structural assessment of concrete structures, covering inspection techniques, condition evaluation, defect identification, testing methods, structural analysis, and rehabilitation recommendations. Participants will learn how to assess the safety, serviceability, and remaining service life of reinforced concrete structures using both visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.
Course Coverage
- Fundamentals of Structural Assessment
- Causes of Concrete Deterioration and Structural Distress
- Visual Inspection and Condition Survey Techniques
- Identification of Structural and Non-Structural Defects
- Crack Assessment and Monitoring
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods
- Rebound Hammer
- Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV)
- Cover Meter Survey
- Half-Cell Potential Test
- Core Sampling and Interpretation
- Structural Evaluation and Load Capacity Assessment
- Durability Assessment and Service Life Prediction
- Repair, Strengthening, and Rehabilitation Strategies
- Case Studies on Existing Concrete Structures
- Preparation of Structural Assessment Reports
Target Audience
- Professional Engineers (PE)
- Structural Engineers and Design Engineers
- Resident Engineers (RE)
- Resident Technical Officers (RTO)
- Project Managers
- Site Engineers and Supervisors
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) Engineers
- Consultants and Building Inspectors
- Facility and Asset Management Engineers
- Government and Infrastructure Agency Engineers
