• 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

• Civil and architectural engineers.
• Executive maintenance managers.
• Highly qualified technicians.
• Estate-agents
• Contractors specialized in Enovation works.

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:

• Foundation
• Columns.
• Slabs and cantilever slabs.
• Beams.
• Walls.
• Close remarks and discussions.

RECTUS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration