Overview:

This course is intended for civil engineers who are interested in the area of inspection, assessment and repair of concrete structures. This course enables delegates already familiar with what concrete is, to develop skills in effective specification, production and end users of concrete. The course also covers basics as well as advanced concepts up-to-date technology.

objective:

The participants will be provided with detailed course material and will be familiarized with various features on concrete construction.

Who Should attend:

This course is designed for construction supervisors, civil engineers, and inspectors.

Out Lines:

• The nature of concrete
• Portland concrete, slag and fly ash properties
• Properties of admixtures and concrete mixes
• Inspection and quality control of concrete
• Sampling and testing concrete on site
• Concrete faults
• Effective supervision of repairs
• Health and safety practices
• Reinforced concrete site practice
• Selection of materials ??? cements, aggregates, additions and reinforcement
• Concrete mixes and specifications
• Concrete production and quality assurance
• Principles of concrete mix design
• Inspection, sampling and compliance testing