B. Facility Operation and Maintenance - Repair of Concrete

Objectives

This intensive course will bring you up to date on cost-effective methods of concrete repair. You will return to your job, knowing

• What causes concrete to fail and how to ensure good concrete construction from the beginning
• How to assess the extent of concrete damage or deterioration on your project
• What repair materials and methods to use for specific concrete failures
• What methods to use for effective structural repairs
• How to employ polymer materials for concrete repairs
• How to select cost-effective concrete repair procedures

Target Audience

• Contractors
• Engineers and architects
• Facility managers
• Other decision-makers who deal with concrete repairs

Civil Engineering Outline

• Achieving Durable Concrete; Causes and Types of Common Deterioration
• Evaluating Concrete Condition
• Concrete Repair Materials and Their Properties, and Fundamentals of Concrete Repair
• Concrete Removal and Surface Preparation
• Structural Repairs
• Concrete Repair Specifications
• Protection Methods for Concrete Structures
• Repair Methods for Concrete
• Repair Methods for Slabs on Grade
• Polymer Materials and Their Use in Concrete Repair